Prepping for Austin FC Season with Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Spring soccer season at Mueller Athletic Field has its own soundtrack: whistles, cleats on pavement, and kids in Austin FC jerseys practicing celebrations before they’ve even touched the ball. It’s fun, fast, and it can be a lot on a growing body. If your child is gearing up for tryouts or weekend league play in Mueller, this is a good time to consider how they move, recover, and handle the sport’s repetitive stress.

How Soccer Loads a Growing Body

Soccer involves quick cuts, sudden stops, repeated kicking, and plenty of one-leg balance. Add a few slips, collisions, and hard landings, and you’ve got a recipe for sore hips, tight hamstrings, cranky knees, or a low back that feels “stuck.” Kids often play through it because they’re tough, or because they can’t describe what they feel. They may just say, “My leg is weird,” and keep going.

Common Pain Patterns Parents See During Season

• Ankle sprains that seem to happen again and again
• Knee pain after practice, especially with running and stairs
• Hip tightness or limping that shows up after games
• Shoulder or neck tension from falls and awkward contact
• Low back soreness after long practices or tournaments

What Pediatric Chiropractic Looks Like

Pediatric adjustments are gentle and specific, often using light fingertip pressure and careful positioning rather than the type of force used for adults. Our chiropractors, Dr. Fisher and Dr. Weikel, and our team focus on how your child’s joints move, how their posture changes with growth, and where the body is compensating.

The goal is improved mobility and reduced strain, so their body can handle practices and games with fewer flare-ups. “We’re not trying to make kids tougher; we’re helping them move more efficiently,” says Dr. Fisher.