Sprains and strains are the most common types of sports injuries, although overuse and trauma account for a large portion of injuries in athletes of all ages.

Chiropractic is becoming popular in the sporting community as well. Currently, all but one of the 32 teams in the National Football League utilize the services of a chiropractor as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries. The NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA Tour are also incorporating chiropractic into their treatment. The Olympic medical staff for Team USA consists of not only medical doctors but a chiropractor as well. Athletes such as Jerry Rice, Michael Jordan, Emmit Smith, Joe Montana, Derrick Rose, and Tiger Woods have all credited chiropractic to keeping them healthy.