Yes. Sinar Treatments at 389 Fifth Avenue, Suite 302, near Bryant Park, treats lifters as part of its sports rehab care. Dr. Ashley Narain, DC, a double board certified sports orthopedic chiropractor, evaluates how the injury happened and builds a plan that often keeps you training with modified loads while the tissue recovers. You can schedule online or call (212) 417-0199.
Lifting injuries tend to show up at the worst time: halfway through a strength block, the week before a meet, or on a heavy deadlift day you were looking forward to. The first instinct is to stop everything or to push through. Neither is usually the best answer. This guide covers the common lifting injuries Dr. Ashley sees, how a sports chiropractor approaches them, and what a visit at Sinar looks like.
Common Lifting Injuries in Midtown Gyms
Most lifting injuries are not dramatic. They are usually a tissue that was asked to do more than it was ready for, often on a day when sleep, stress or form were a little off. Patterns that often bring lifters in include:
- Low back strain after a deadlift, squat or a careless pick-up between sets
- Shoulder pain with pressing or overhead work, often linked to rotator cuff irritation
- Hip pain or tightness that limits squat depth
- Elbow and wrist pain from high-volume pulling, curls or front rack positions
- Neck pain that makes pressing or carrying feel off
- Radiating leg symptoms that may point to irritation around the low back or hip
Desk work plays a part too. Many Sinar patients sit for long hours, walk long commutes and then train hard in a short evening window. Sinar's sports rehab page describes care for exactly that mix: runners, lifters, tennis players, dancers and active New Yorkers.
Why Rest Alone Often Is Not Enough
Taking a few days off can calm an angry back or shoulder. The problem is what happens after. Complete rest tends to decondition the area and the tissue around it, so the first heavy session back can bring the same pain right back.
Sinar's approach starts from a different question. Instead of asking whether you should train, it asks which loads to keep, which to reduce and which to postpone. That decision comes from the exam, not from a generic rule. A lifter with a cranky shoulder might keep squatting and pulling while overhead pressing is paused and replaced with movements that do not provoke symptoms.
This approach also protects the habit. Lifters who stop completely for weeks often lose more than strength. They lose the routine that keeps them consistent. Keeping some training in place, with the right changes, can make the eventual return smoother and less intimidating.
Return to full training is based on what the tissue can tolerate and how well you control the movement. Pain settling is an early milestone, not the finish line, because capacity often lags behind comfort. That gap is a common reason lifters get hurt a second time.
How Dr. Ashley Evaluates a Lifting Injury
A first sports rehab visit at Sinar begins with your history and goals. Dr. Ashley then examines joint motion, soft tissue, posture and how you actually move. Orthopedic and neurologic testing and functional movement patterns are part of that evaluation. She explains what she finds and the proposed plan before any care begins.
It helps to bring specific details:
- The lift, the load and the rep where you felt it
- Whether the pain was sudden or built over several sessions
- What your training week looks like, including volume and frequency
- Any numbness, tingling or weakness
- Your next meet, event or training goal, if you have one
Dr. Ashley has treated elite athletes, including NFL players, and brings the same sports medicine grade protocol to every patient. You can read more about her background on her profile page.
Treatment Options in a Lifting Rehab Plan
Treatment at Sinar is selected for the person in front of Dr. Ashley, not taken from a generic protocol. Depending on the evaluation, a plan may include:
- Chiropractic mobilization or adjustment to improve joint motion
- Active Release Technique, a hands-on method where a precise contact is applied to muscle, tendon, fascia or nerve while you move the area through range
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (Graston) for dense or restricted tissue
- Kinesio taping for support and feedback between visits
- Corrective movement recommendations for training and daily load
The goals are plain: decrease pain, increase mobility, improve the strength of irritated tissue and restore physical function on a schedule that fits a New York workweek.
From Rehab Back to the Barbell
Once symptoms settle, Sinar's athletic training service can bridge the gap between treatment and full performance. It is built for runners, lifters and tennis players, and for anyone returning to sport after an injury. The process includes a movement and goal review, programming built around your sport and schedule, load management guidance so you build strength without overtraining, and a clear pathway to keep training once you are moving well.
The training plan stays coordinated with your Sinar provider, so treatment and programming move in the same direction. For lifters, that usually means a planned ramp back to working weights rather than jumping straight to your old numbers.
Getting to Sinar From Bryant Park and Midtown
Sinar Treatments sits at 389 Fifth Avenue, Suite 302, close to Bryant Park, Grand Central and Herald Square. Patients come from NoMad, Murray Hill, Flatiron, Chelsea and the Midtown office corridor. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, which makes a visit before or after work realistic. Workers comp is accepted, and the office can answer timing and insurance questions by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep lifting while I rehab an injury?
Usually yes, with modification. Sinar Treatments notes that complete rest tends to decondition the area, so the plan decides which loads to keep, which to reduce and which to postpone based on your exam.
What does a first sports rehab visit at Sinar include?
Dr. Ashley Narain reviews your history and goals, then examines joint motion, soft tissue, posture and how you move. She explains the findings and the proposed plan before any care begins.
Where is Sinar Treatments located?
Sinar Treatments is at 389 Fifth Avenue, Suite 302, New York, NY 10016, near Bryant Park, Grand Central and Herald Square.
When can I return to heavy lifting after an injury?
Return is based on what the tissue can tolerate and how well you control the movement, not a fixed number of weeks. Pain settling is an early milestone, and capacity often lags behind comfort.
Sinar Treatments is at 389 Fifth Avenue, Suite 302, New York, NY 10016. Call (212) 417-0199 with questions, or schedule a private consultation online to get your lifting injury evaluated by Dr. Ashley Narain.