Welcome to Power Performance Chiropractic
Your Home for Sports Chiropractic Care in Bend, Oregon
If you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or active adventurer in Bend, Oregon, this space is for you.
Welcome to the blog of Power Performance Chiropractic (PPC), your new go-to source for advice on movement, recovery, and athletic performance. Whether you’re tearing it up on Bend’s mountain bike trails, logging early-morning miles on foot, or swinging for a new golf PR, our goal is to keep you doing what you love: stronger, faster, and pain-free.
At PPC, we specialize in sports chiropractic care tailored for active individuals. We combine advanced chiropractic techniques, soft tissue therapy, and functional rehab to help you move better and prevent injuries before they happen.
Through this blog, we’ll be sharing movement tips, sport-specific injury insights, and recovery strategies built for the way Bend moves. You’ll also get an inside look at our services and the latest innovations we’re using to optimize performance.
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What Is Sports Chiropractic? How Is It Different?
When most people think of chiropractic care, they think of spinal adjustments for neck or back pain. And that’s part of what we do, but sports chiropractic goes far beyond the spine.
Sports chiropractic focuses on the entire musculoskeletal system—how your body moves, functions, and performs. It combines traditional chiropractic adjustments with movement assessment, soft tissue therapy, and functional rehabilitation.
The goal?
Not just pain relief, but better movement, injury prevention, and performance optimization.
Unlike general chiropractic care, which often focuses on isolated pain relief, sports chiropractic addresses how joints, muscles, and nerves all work together during activity. At Power Performance Chiropractic, we treat everything from shoulder strains to plantar fasciitis, helping patients recover from injuries and perform at their peak.
This type of care isn’t just for elite athletes. If you hike, bike, lift, ski, or chase your kids around the yard, you’re an athlete in our book. Whether you’re training for a race or simply want to move without pain, sports chiropractic is built for active people like you.
Meet Power Performance Chiropractic
Power Performance Chiropractic was founded by Dr. Chandler Obermire with a clear vision: to bring high-level, movement-based chiropractic care to Bend’s active community. As a former athlete and Eugene native, Dr. Chandler’s passion for sports chiropractic began in high school when he experienced firsthand how chiropractic care improved his recovery and performance on the football field.
After earning his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Oregon State University, he went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer West College of Chiropractic. With extensive training in diversified and extremity adjustments, Dr. Chandler is certified in Active Release Technique (ART) and the FAKTR protocol and is currently pursuing advanced medical certification through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI).
At PPC, Dr. Chandler delivers one-on-one care with a personalized, comprehensive approach. Treatments often include a combination of chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and movement-based rehabilitation tailored to each patient’s sport, goals, and lifestyle. Whether you’re swinging a golf club, lifting weights, logging trail miles, or chasing your next pickleball win, he’s here to help you move better, feel better, and perform at your best.
Dr. Chandler founded PPC with one goal: to be the trusted sports chiropractor in Bend who helps athletes of all levels reach their full potential.
Our Signature Services
At Power Performance Chiropractic, we go beyond standard chiropractic care. Every treatment plan is built around movement, function, and your personal performance goals. Here's a look at the core services that set us apart, and how we help Bend’s athletes and active individuals recover, perform, and thrive.
Chiropractic Adjustments
We use a variety of techniques—including drop table, manual, and instrument-assisted adjustments—to restore joint motion and reduce nervous system interference. Whether you’re dealing with spinal stiffness, joint restriction, or chronic tension, our adjustments are precise, effective, and tailored to your needs.
Active Release Technique (ART)
ART is a leading soft tissue therapy designed to identify and break down muscle adhesions that restrict motion and cause pain. Dr. Chandler is certified in ART, allowing us to target problem areas in real-time and restore full range of motion—especially helpful for repetitive strain injuries in runners, cyclists, and lifters.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Our soft tissue treatments combine manual therapy and instrument-assisted techniques (like FAKTR) to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote healing. These methods are ideal for addressing chronic tightness, nerve entrapments, and muscular overuse—especially in high-demand areas like the shoulders, hips, and forearms.
Functional Rehabilitation
Movement is medicine—and rehab is a vital part of our process. We guide patients through customized exercise programs to improve strength, mobility, and joint control. Functional rehab not only supports recovery but also helps prevent future injuries by correcting imbalances and improving performance mechanics.
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
Using SAGA fitness cuffs, we apply BFR training protocols that allow you to build muscle and strength with low-impact, low-load exercises. This is a game-changer for injury recovery, post-surgical rehab, or any athlete needing to build strength without overloading joints and tissues.
WinBack Tecar Therapy (Exclusive in Bend)
Power Performance Chiropractic is proud to be the only clinic in Bend offering WinBack Tecar Therapy—an advanced European technology that accelerates recovery at the cellular level. This therapy delivers high-frequency current to injured tissues, helping treat tendinopathies, neuropathies, fractures, and other conditions that don’t respond well to traditional chiropractic care.
Who We Help
At Power Performance Chiropractic, we work with a wide range of active individuals across Bend and Central Oregon. Whether you're training, competing, or simply trying to stay pain-free, our athlete-focused care is built for you.
Runners: From plantar fasciitis to IT band issues, we help runners recover faster, improve gait mechanics, and stay consistent through the miles.
Mountain Bikers: We address low back tension, wrist strain, and shoulder fatigue from long rides and tough trails, keeping you strong and stable on the bike.
Golfers & Tennis Players: Swinging sports demand a lot from your shoulders, elbows, and spine. We enhance mobility and power while preventing overuse injuries like tennis elbow or low back strain.
Skiers & Snowboarders: Winter sports athletes rely on balance, core strength, and joint integrity. We can help you prep in the offseason and recover faster during ski season.
CrossFit & Strength Athletes: Whether it’s shoulder impingement or hip mobility, we optimize movement patterns and prevent breakdowns from high-volume lifting or dynamic training.
Youth Athletes: We help young athletes recover safely, correct movement dysfunctions early, and build a strong foundation for long-term performance.
Active Adults & Weekend Warriors: You don’t need to be a pro to benefit from sports chiropractic. If you love to hike, paddle, or just move pain-free, we’re here for you.
Why Bend Athletes Choose Us
Bend isn’t just an active community—it’s relentlessly active. From high-mileage runners to weekend skiers and hardcore mountain bikers, this town moves year-round. That’s why Bend athletes choose Power Performance Chiropractic: we understand the local sports scene, the demands it places on your body, and how to keep you moving through it all.
Dr. Chandler’s background in athletics, combined with his advanced training in sports chiropractic and rehab, allows us to offer personalized care plans for every level of activity. We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all.” Each visit is one-on-one and tailored to your specific sport, goals, and injury history.
What sets us apart?
It’s our commitment to blending hands-on care with performance-driven tools like BFR training, WinBack Tecar Therapy, and individualized rehab protocols that actually make you stronger, not just pain-free.
“Every visit, I feel heard, supported, and, most importantly, significantly better afterward. His expertise and approach make me feel beyond comfortable, and it’s no surprise that my whole family trusts him with their care too.” – P.S.
“I went into Power Performance Chiropractic with mid-low back pain, after one session of adjustment I felt 100% better. Chandler is professional, very knowledgeable, and willing to work with his patients to their level of comfort.” – C.H.
At Power Performance Chiropractic, we’re not here just to treat pain.
We’re here to help you move better, recover smarter, and perform stronger.
What to Expect On Your First Visit
Your first visit to Power Performance Chiropractic won’t be just about treating symptoms, it’s about understanding how your body moves and functions as a whole.
We start with a detailed movement screening and posture assessment to identify dysfunctions that may be contributing to your pain or performance limitations. Dr. Chandler will then perform a hands-on orthopedic and soft tissue evaluation to pinpoint problem areas and understand how they’re impacting your mobility and strength.
Based on your goals and findings, we’ll build a customized care plan that may include chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy (like ART), and movement-based rehabilitation. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s going on, how we’re going to fix it, and what to expect along the way.
We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, supportive, and performance-focused environment. This isn’t a “crack-and-go” style clinic. We take our time, work one-on-one, and treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Whether you’re dealing with an injury or just want to move and feel better, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to Feel & Perform Better?
You don’t have to wait for pain to slow you down. At Power Performance Chiropractic, we believe in being proactive and addressing issues before they become injuries to help you move with purpose, strength, and confidence.
Whether you're chasing a PR, recovering from a nagging injury, or just want to move better in your day-to-day life, we’re here to support your journey with expert, athlete-focused care. From your first visit to your final rehab session, you’ll receive the focused attention and advanced tools you need to stay strong and injury-free.
