Clayton Burnett, DC - Lake Charles Chiropractor

11/19/2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A high school pitcher looking back at early baseball aces might wonder why the modern arm — their arms — are so prone to overuse injuries.…

10/03/2025

🏈 Sports are in full swing this fall, which means sports injuries are too. From sprains to shoulder pain, chiropractic care supports faster recovery and injury prevention.

Schedule a visit today and keep yourself in the game! Click the link below or give us a call at 337-502-5303 to book your appointment with our team.

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09/19/2025

🚨 Even MLB is stepping in! 🚨
They’ve banned scouts from watching amateur players over the winter because year-round play is putting young athletes at serious risk of injury.

If the pros are worried about overuse and burnout… shouldn’t we be taking a closer look at how much our kids are playing? ⚾🔥

👉 Protecting growing bodies now means healthier, stronger athletes later.
✅ Movement screenings
✅ Injury prevention
✅ Smarter training loads

Your child’s long-term health > short-term wins.

Major League Baseball is instituting a "down period" for teams scouting amateur players.

09/17/2025

Parents of ballplayers — here’s the truth most people miss: Throwing injuries rarely happen overnight. They build up silently through hidden weaknesses and tightness that go unchecked… until pain finally shows up.

In my latest article, I explain how identifying and addressing these issues before they turn into injuries is the key to keeping kids healthy, strong, and on the field.

👇 Click below to read it.
👉 Then schedule a movement & injury-prevention screening for your athlete — let’s catch the problems early, not after they’ve already caused a season-ending setback.

When most parents, coaches, and even athletes think about throwing injuries, the first culprit that comes to mind is overuse — too many pitches, too many innings, or too many games packed into a short season.

09/16/2025

⚾️ Parents: Did you know that the science shows many of the injuries young baseball players suffer are preventable? A recent review shows that overuse, improper mechanics, fatigue, and lack of strength and flexibility are big contributors — from youth leagues all the way up to pros.

That’s where our screenings & personalized exercise prescription come in:

✅ We assess what’s unique about your athlete — how they move & where they may lack strength or flexibility.
✅ We design specific exercises targeting those weaknesses (shoulder, elbow, core, hips, etc.), plus schedule rest & workload guidelines.
✅ We monitor progress and adjust, to help avoid overuse injuries before they happen.

Investing now in good screening and tailored exercise = fewer aches, less downtime, and a safer path toward playing strong all season long. Drop me a message if you want to learn how this works for your athlete! 💪

This review examines recent literature on injury epidemiology and prevention in the sport of baseball from youth to professional levels. Overuse is the predominant mechanism of injury in youth baseball players. Newer stretching and exercise ...

09/15/2025

What’s more important than your health?
It’s the thing that decides whether you show up strong for your team… or sit on the sidelines.
It’s what lets you chase your kids around the yard… or watch from the porch.
It’s what makes the difference between just getting by and truly living.

Your health isn’t a luxury—it’s your foundation. Protect it now, so you can keep doing the things (and being with the people) you love most. 💙

📅 DM me today and take the first step toward a stronger tomorrow.

09/14/2025

Strong, healthy hips are the foundation of pitching. Mobility and flexibility in the hips not only unlock velocity but also protect pitchers from overuse injuries. Every great delivery starts here. ⚾🔥

💬 Tag your travel ball team in the comments so they can see how important hip mobility is for pitching!

📅 Want to know how your athlete moves? Schedule an Athlete Movement Screening today and make sure they’re ready for the season.

08/27/2025

"We need to come up with more individualized throwing programs and better ways to detect which players are at risk for injury.” --> Movement Screening 👀

A study found arm pain is common among healthy young baseball players and nearly half have been encouraged to keep playing despite it.

08/19/2025

📢 Athletes & Parents of athletes — protect your/their future on and off the field.

Our Athlete Movement Screen helps your child:
✅ Stay healthy & reduce injury risk
✅ Improve strength, mobility & confidence
✅ Gain a competitive edge in their sport

📍 Serving athletes of all ages right here in Lake Charles.
⚡ Spots are limited as we slowly open this program — don’t wait!

📲 DM us today to reserve your athlete’s spot.

08/15/2025

🚀 Level Up Your Game! 🚀
This 10U baseball ⚾ / soccer ⚽ athlete is going through our Athlete Movement Screen — designed to identify strengths, spot weaknesses, and prevent injuries before they happen.

✅ Sport-specific testing
✅ Mobility & flexibility analysis
✅ Strength & stability checks

We’re now slowly accepting new patients for this exclusive program. 📈 Whether your athlete plays baseball, soccer, football, cheer, or dance — this is how they move better, play longer, and reduce injury risk.

📩 DM us with any questions or to reserve your spot!

08/14/2025

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