Dr. Shane Conrad
Clinical Director and Sports Chiropractor
Dr. Shane Conrad is the Clinical Director of Chiropractic at the Colorado Springs location of the Spine and Sport Center. Dr. Shane has turned a life-long passion for sports and healthy living into the focus of our Chiropractic clinic
Dr. Shane has advanced study in soft-tissue therapies (massage), biomedical acupuncture, dry needling, and exercise rehabilitation. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians has granted Dr. Shane the status of Diplomate in Sports Chiropractic. He is currently the only Sports Chiropractic diplomate in private practice serving Colorado Springs.
Dr. Shane graduated with a double specialty in Exercise Physiology and Athletic Therapy from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. He furthered his education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College graduating in 2003.
Dr. Shane has been expanding and refining his treatment skills, offering his patient’s an ever-improving quality of care. With 30 years of experience in health and fitness and 20 years in Chiropractic and Sports Injuries, Dr. Shane is our most skilled Chiropractor.
Dr. Shane runs a very successful Sports Chiropractic practice at our Colorado Springs location. His passion lies in the treatment of conditions like Plantar Fasciitis, Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff disorders, Knee Pain, Ankle Sprains, and Muscle Strains. In his family practice, Dr. Shane has a keen interest and expertise in the treatment of Sciatica, Neck pain, Headaches, Migraines, and Low Back pain. Dr. Shane is also certified in acupuncture and dry needling which provide him the unique ability to treat a variety of conditions including nerve pain, neuropathy, and cervical radiculopathy or lumbar radiculopathy.
Dr. Shane’s unique skill is his integrated approach and his ability to actually listen to his patients. Once Dr. Shane properly diagnoses your condition, he can provide a wide-array of treatment options that improve pain and restore function. When appropriate, Dr. Shane is our expert in “return to play”. He works with athletes and non-athletes alike, transitioning them to an exercise-based rehabilitation plan meant for long-term success.
Dr. Shane’s Approach
An Integrated Approach to Injury Care
- New patients are scheduled with Dr. Shane for a 30-60 minute evaluation, dependent upon the extent of the injury. A full health history and detailed physical exam are performed on every patient. If appropriate, your treatment plan is typically initiated on the initial visit.
- Dr. Shane is our most experienced Chiropractor and capable of providing Chiropractic Adjustments that vary from gentle to aggressive. Dr. Shane is the Chiropractor we recommend when your case is complex, or when you require a more experienced Chiropractor to coordinate your recovery.
- Dr. Shane skillfully combines Chiropractic Adjustments with muscle work (massage), physical rehabilitation, and dry needling acupuncture to help each patient meet their recovery goals. Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or “soccer mom”, Dr. Shane’s approach will provide you with the options you need to get back on track.