Who We Treat
At Fenton Spine & Sport, care starts with understanding how you move, train, work, and live.
Some people come in because they want to stay active without recurring back or knee pain. Others are pushing performance in CrossFit, weightlifting, running, or recreational sports. Some are recovering after surgery. Others are trying to reclaim movement after months or years of frustration.
Sometimes it's the weekend golfer whose back locks up every round, the gym regular whose shoulder won't tolerate overhead pressing, or the parent who can't keep up with their kids without pain slowing them down. You may not have all the answers — you just know your body doesn't feel right.
Our role is to evaluate the full picture, uncover what's limiting you, and guide you forward with clarity.
Below are the people we work with most often.
Active Adults 40+
Many of the people we work with are active adults who refuse to slow down simply because pain has shown up.
They stay active through golf, gym workouts, pickleball, hiking, recreational cycling, long walks, or strength training — all while balancing work, family life, and personal wellness. But nagging hip pain, recurring back pain, or stiff knees begin to interfere with how freely they move.
Common Goals
- Stay active without recurring pain
- Maintain mobility and strength as you age
- Continue workouts safely
- Enjoy travel, hobbies, and family life without limitation
Common Pain Areas
- Low back pain
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Shoulder stiffness
Whether the goal is walking 18 holes comfortably, finishing workouts without hesitation, or simply keeping up with everyday life, care is guided by where you want your body to go next.
CrossFit & High-Performance Athletes
This group trains hard and consistently. They care about performance, longevity, and moving well under load.
Many train in CrossFit gyms, pursue Olympic lifting or powerlifting, compete in hybrid fitness events, or follow structured strength and conditioning programs. The demands of these sports can expose issues like shoulder irritation during overhead lifts, low back fatigue during heavy deadlifts, or hip limitations that affect squat depth and barbell mechanics.
When pain appears, the question is rarely whether to stop. It's how to keep training intelligently.
Common Goals
- Return to full training intensity
- Improve efficiency under load
- Avoid repeat injuries
- Stay durable during high-volume training cycles
Common Pain Areas
- Shoulder pain during overhead work
- Low back pain with lifting
- Hip irritation under load
- Elbow or wrist discomfort
From functional fitness to strength training, the focus isn't just on resolving discomfort — it's on protecting long-term performance.
Youth & Adolescent Athletes
Young athletes are still developing. Their bodies are adapting to growth, training volume, and competitive demands all at once.
Parents often start noticing recurring knee pain during basketball season, heel pain in young soccer players, or shoulder soreness in baseball and softball athletes as practices and games pile up.
Common Goals
- Stay healthy throughout the season
- Build confidence in movement
- Support safe growth and development
- Return to sport after injury
Common Pain Areas
- Knee pain
- Heel or ankle pain
- Shoulder discomfort
- Growth-related overuse injuries
Youth athletes benefit from guidance that respects both performance and long-term development — helping them stay healthy throughout their sport, not just during one season.
Former or Returning Athletes
Some people once trained consistently but stepped away due to life, work, or injury.
When they return to lifting, running, or recreational sports, old injuries often resurface. A former basketball or soccer player may still feel the effects of an ACL injury, while someone who once played tennis or swam competitively may notice lingering shoulder stiffness during workouts.
Common Goals
- Return to training safely
- Address lingering injuries
- Build confidence under load again
- Avoid repeating past setbacks
Common Pain Areas
- Chronic shoulder pain
- Recurring low back pain
- Hip tightness or irritation
- Previous knee injuries
Returning to movement isn't about starting over. It's about rebuilding with intention.
Post-Surgical & Complex Pain Cases
Some patients arrive after surgery. Others have seen multiple providers without lasting improvement.
They're often managing persistent symptoms, unresolved instability, or ongoing back, hip, or knee pain following procedures such as ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, spinal surgery, or joint replacement.
Common Goals
- Restore confidence after surgery
- Improve movement quality
- Reduce recurring symptoms
- Understand why pain keeps returning
Common Pain Areas
- Post-ACL knee pain
- Ongoing shoulder limitations
- Chronic back pain
- Hip or pelvic instability
In complex cases, clarity matters most. Progress begins with understanding what's truly driving the issue — not just treating the symptoms everyone else has been chasing.
Movement Is the Common Thread
No matter your background — competitive athlete, active adult, returning to training, or rebuilding after injury — the goal is rarely just to feel better.
It is to move with confidence. To train without hesitation. To stay active as you age. To trust your body again.
At Fenton Spine & Sport, care is guided by how you want to live and move — not just by where something hurts. Every plan begins with understanding the demands you place on your body and what you expect it to handle.
This is not passive care. It is not rushed. And it is not one-size-fits-all.
The mission stays consistent:
Help you move better, so your body keeps up with the life you want to live.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
Whether you're dealing with a nagging injury, coming back from surgery, or simply want to move and perform at your best — Dr. Ian is here to help you build a clear path forward.
Clarity starts with understanding how your body works.