# SC Sports Therapy > Sports injury and performance chiropractic clinic in Danville, CA, founded by Dr. Steven Adams, DC. Serves active adults and athletes across Danville, San Ramon, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Blackhawk, Diablo, and the wider East Bay. Patients work directly with Dr. Adams from first evaluation through recovery — a structured movement assessment, a written plan tied to a specific outcome, and progress tracked against real benchmarks. Rated 5 stars on Google. ## Key facts - Address: 545 Sycamore Valley Rd, Danville, CA 94526 - Phone / Text: (925) 510-6139 - Hours: Mon–Thu 6:30 AM–1:00 PM & 2:00–6:00 PM, Fri 6:30 AM–1:00 PM, Sat by appointment (1st Saturday of the month), Sun closed - Founder: Dr. Steven Adams, DC, BA — BA from Hiram College, Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West (1999), former college athlete and personal trainer, 40+ years in health and fitness - Insurance: We accept most major medical insurance plans. - Access: concierge-style — Dr. Adams is in the office 5+ days a week, often 12-hour days, and patients can call or text him directly, including most weekends - Full site content for AI ingestion: https://www.scsportstherapy.com/llms-full.txt ## Programs - [Golf Performance Program](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/programs/golf-performance): Swing-specific movement assessment and treatment for golfers with low back, hip, or rotational pain. - [Runner Recovery Program](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/programs/runner-recovery): Graded return-to-run plans for shin splints, IT band pain, Achilles issues, and other running injuries. - [Youth Athlete Strength and Mobility Program](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/programs/youth-athlete-mobility): Movement and mobility care for middle school, high school, and college-break youth athletes. - [Post-Surgical Rehab Program](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/programs/post-surgical-rehab): Structured recovery coordinated with a surgeon's protocol, from first cleared movement to return to sport. - [Sciatica Relief Program](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/programs/sciatica-relief): Targeted care for radiating leg pain, built around the specific root cause. - [Small Group Personal Training & Rehabilitation Membership](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/programs/sports-recovery-membership): Ongoing small group training and treatment membership for active adults maintaining results and preventing injury. ## Conditions treated - [Sciatica](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/conditions/sciatica) - [Low Back Pain](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/conditions/low-back-pain) - [Golf Injuries](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/conditions/golf-injuries) - [Tennis Elbow](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/conditions/tennis-elbow) - [Running Injuries](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/conditions/running-injuries) - [Shoulder Pain](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/conditions/shoulder-pain) ## Areas served - [Danville](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/danville-sports-chiropractor): Our home clinic, located at 545 Sycamore Valley Rd. - [San Ramon](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/locations/san-ramon): Sports injury and performance care for San Ramon's active workforce and student athletes — a short drive from Bishop Ranch. - [Walnut Creek](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/locations/walnut-creek): Care for Walnut Creek's runners, cyclists, active downtown crowd, and student athletes — built around the Iron Horse Trail lifestyle. - [Alamo](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/locations/alamo): Golf and everyday-activity injury care for Alamo's active adults and student athletes, including many Round Hill Country Club members. - [Blackhawk](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/locations/blackhawk): Golf performance, active-lifestyle, and youth athlete injury care for Blackhawk, including many Blackhawk Country Club members. - [Diablo](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/locations/diablo): Golf, trail, and youth athlete injury care for Diablo — from Diablo Country Club golfers to Mount Diablo hikers, trail runners, and student athletes. ## Blog - [Pickleball Elbow vs. Tennis Elbow: Same Injury, Different Fix](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/pickleball-elbow-vs-tennis-elbow): Pickleball's explosive growth has brought a wave of elbow pain that looks like tennis elbow — and mostly is. But a few real differences change how it should be managed. - [Chiropractic Care for Teens: What's Safe, What's Not](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/chiropractic-care-for-teens): Youth athletes face growth-related pain that adults don't. Here's what safe, age-appropriate chiropractic care actually involves — and what to be cautious of. - [Return-to-Sport After Rotator Cuff Surgery: What a Good Rehab Plan Looks Like](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/rotator-cuff-surgery-return-to-sport): Getting cleared for surgery is the easy part. Here's what a structured, phase-based rehab plan looks like on the way back to overhead sport. - [Should Runners See a Chiropractor or a Physical Therapist?](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/runner-chiropractor-vs-physical-therapist): Both can help with running injuries, and the two approaches overlap more than people expect. Here's how to think about which to see first — or whether you need both. - [Golfer's Low Back Pain: 5 Mobility Drills That Actually Help](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/golfers-low-back-mobility-drills): Most golf-related low back pain traces back to a mobility restriction somewhere else in the chain. These five drills target the ones we see most often. - [How Long Does Sciatica Take to Heal? A Chiropractor's Timeline](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/sciatica-healing-timeline): Sciatica recovery isn't one-size-fits-all, but most cases follow a predictable pattern. Here's what that timeline actually looks like. - [Why Sitting All Day Is Making Your Back Pain Worse](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/sitting-all-day-back-pain): A desk job and a weekend workout don't cancel each other out. Here's what prolonged sitting actually does to your spine — and what to do about it. - [Should You Rest or Stay Active With an Injury?](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/rest-or-stay-active): Complete rest feels safe, but it's rarely the fastest way back. Here's how we actually think about activity modification after an injury. - [5 Warm-Up Mistakes Weekend Golfers Make](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/golf-warm-up-mistakes): A few practice swings on the first tee isn't a warm-up — it's a setup for the low back and elbow pain we see every Monday. - [A Runner's Guide to Returning After Shin Splints](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/returning-to-running-after-shin-splints): Coming back too fast is the single biggest reason shin splints turn into a recurring problem. Here's a smarter way to build mileage back up. - [What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Evaluation](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog/what-to-expect-first-visit): If you've never been to a sports chiropractor before, here's exactly what your first evaluation looks like — no surprises. - Full blog index: https://www.scsportstherapy.com/blog ## Patient reviews - "I highly recommend seeing Dr Adams if you are looking for a chiropractor... he will not only work on your problem area but will also give you homework to do at home to help with the recovery process." — Derek Suzuki, Google - "I suffered a horrible broken wrist/arm which required two surgeries to correct... Dr. Steve to the rescue. Finally I have some pain relief and can now turn my arm and hand in the correct position." — Sue Rainwater, Google - "Dr. Adams is the best chiropractor for athletes and weekend warriors... Really takes a holistic approach in assessing issues and putting you on a plan that helps correct and prevent future injuries." — Roberto G., Yelp ## Mentors - [Dr. Adams' Mentors](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/mentors): The teachers who shaped Dr. Adams' approach. - Dr. Stuart McGill (Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics, University of Waterloo) - Bonnie Prudden (Pioneer of Myotherapy and American Fitness (1914–2011)) ## More - [About Dr. Adams](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/about): Background, credentials, and treatment approach. - [Free Guide: 7 Ways Weekend Athletes Prevent Back & Joint Pain](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/guides/7-ways-weekend-athletes-back-joint-pain.pdf) - [Contact & Scheduling](https://www.scsportstherapy.com/contact): Hours, location, and how to book an evaluation. - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dr.steven.adamsdc/) - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/sc-sports-therapy-danville) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SCSportsTherapy/)