How We Help Crossfitters in Springfield

One of our main services is to help active sports people. That can be from a school child playing for school all the way up to a seasoned pro, whatever stage you’re at, we can help. I myself have been involved in helping the Men’s Winter Olympic Bobsleigh Team prepare for the last Winter Olympics. It took me over a decade of study, research and acquiring the necessary qualifications to be able to apply for volunteering at this high level.

Now that wasn’t the only reason I studied so hard, but I will say it was a huge honor to be involved in helping treat this level of athlete. The knowledge and experience I have gained in studying to that level has meant I am able to apply it all in every day life. To my patients and not necessarily just sports people. It can help any condition or injury.

My skills have been put to good use lately as well as our local Crossfit clubs all have members coming to see us here in Springfield for their injury treatments. Some come in just to get relevant physio, chiropractic or other therapies to help them remain fit and prevent injury.

We have a great team here, each of our team members are experts in their field, whether it be physical therapy, chiropractic, medical massage, acupuncture, laser therapy and more. We also employ many successful modalities such as the Graston technique to help all our patients.

Our gym also helps us help our patients to rehabilitate based on their condition and allows us to make adjustments, give advice and to tailor make treatments to allow them still to train even if they are injured.

So whatever your problem, if you’re into Crossfit, football, athletics or any other sport, or if you are merely injured and in pain, we have many solutions for you. We will examine you, establish the problem and source and then we will collaborate with each other to come up with the appropriate treatment plan for you.

Call us today or simply schedule an appointment and we will take care of you.

There’s no need to be in pain if you don’t have to be. We also accept insurance. You can Schedule an appointment here.

Dr David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP

Dr. David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP is the founder and practice overseer at Back and Body Pain Relief in Springfield, NJ. A graduate of Life University Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Perna holds certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, SFMA, Neuro-Diagnostics (NCV/EMG), and Manipulation Under Anesthesia, among others. He is a Board Certified Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Volunteer.

A competing athlete himself — a 2x Ironman 70.3 finisher with a background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and martial arts – Dr. Perna brings firsthand athletic experience to his patient care.

He has treated presidents, royalty, diplomats, and professional athletes across MMA, baseball, tennis, and football, and has appeared on Dr. Oz demonstrating chiropractic therapies. His approach is diagnostic-first, combining evidence-based chiropractic care with rehabilitation to help patients get out of pain and back to full function.