Summit Sports and Spine

Summit Sports and Spine Summit Sports and Spine is an integrated, functional health clinic with a focus on improving your overall physical performance and getting you out of pain.

Treatments are specific to the individual and focused on empowering the patient to improve quickly. Dr. Perkins has worked at some of the earliest pioneering health & wellness facilities in the PNW. He helped grow NW Sports Rehab & Elite Sports and Spine prior to starting his own clinics. Dr. Perkins opened Summit in 2015 and set out on his own with the goal of creating a facility where he could help people resolve their injuries and empower them along the way. We've now moved to UT to be closer to family after 14 amazing years in WA and can't wait to get to know and serve you here in Utah County.

Core strength isn't just about abs. It's the entire system of muscles stabilizing your spine, pelvis, and ribcage, allow...
03/26/2026

Core strength isn't just about abs. It's the entire system of muscles stabilizing your spine, pelvis, and ribcage, allowing you to generate force, transfer power, and move without breaking down.

When your core is weak or not engaging properly, everything suffers. Your lower back picks up slack during lifts, leading to pain and injury. Your posture breaks down at your desk. Your performance plateaus because you can't transfer power efficiently.

Dead bugs teach deep core to stabilize your spine while limbs move independently. Bird dogs build balance, coordination, and rotation resistance. Planks with reaches challenge core to maintain stability when your base of support changes. Farmer carries, teach balance and control through your breath. These aren't just exercises. They're movement education for your nervous system, calming things down and improving control.

If back pain, poor posture, or performance plateaus are holding you back, your core is probably the weak link. Let's fix it.

Green Light Therapy sounds simple, but the science is solid. Specific wavelengths of green light calm the nervous system...
03/19/2026

Green Light Therapy sounds simple, but the science is solid. Specific wavelengths of green light calm the nervous system, reduce migraine frequency and intensity, and help manage chronic pain involving nervous system sensitization.

Here's what makes it different: while most pain treatments focus on the injury site, green light works on your nervous system's pain processing. When your system is stuck in heightened alert, sending pain signals even without active tissue damage, green light helps reset that response. It promotes relaxation, reduces tension, and significantly decreases headache and migraine intensity.

Treatment is non-invasive, has no side effects, and patients find it deeply relaxing. You sit in calming green light while your nervous system recalibrates. Athletes with tension headaches, people managing migraines, or anyone whose pain has a strong nervous system component can benefit.

Tried everything for headaches or chronic pain? This might be the missing piece. Sometimes the simplest interventions are the most powerful.

Mobility isn't just for athletes chasing PRs. It's for anyone who wants to move through life without limitation or fear....
03/12/2026

Mobility isn't just for athletes chasing PRs. It's for anyone who wants to move through life without limitation or fear. The weekend warrior wanting to hike without knee pain. The parent who wants to play with kids without their back locking up. The desk worker tired of stiffness running their day.

Good mobility changes everything. You bend down without bracing yourself. You reach overhead without shoulder pain. You wake up feeling capable instead of restricted. That freedom to move without thinking about it, without worrying what's going to hurt, that's what we're building.

Mobility combines flexibility, strength, and control. It's having the range you need for activities you actually want to do, with the stability to move through that range safely.

Whether you're training for competition or just want to feel strong in everyday life, mobility is the foundation.

Shoulder injuries don't just happen. They're usually the result of accumulated stress, poor patterns, muscle imbalances,...
03/05/2026

Shoulder injuries don't just happen. They're usually the result of accumulated stress, poor patterns, muscle imbalances, or training without prep. Most are preventable if you're intentional about how you train.

Your shoulders are incredibly mobile, which makes them vulnerable without proper stability. If your scapula isn't controlling movement, if your rotator cuff is weak, or if you're pushing through pain, you're setting yourself up for problems.

Three non-negotiables: Scapular control drills like wall slides teach your shoulder blade to move correctly and stabilize during overhead work. External rotation strengthens your rotator cuff, the small but critical muscles protecting your shoulder joint. And most important: don't train through pain. Pain is your body's signal. Ignoring it doesn't make you tougher. It makes you injured.

Another key point that most providers or offices miss is treating the joint capsule. We focus on that "white matter - Connective tissue," as well as training the muscles as mentioned above.

If your shoulders are beat up or you want to prevent problems before they start, these movements need to be in your routine.

Class IV Laser doesn't just mask pain. It accelerates healing at the cellular level. When you're dealing with stubborn i...
02/26/2026

Class IV Laser doesn't just mask pain. It accelerates healing at the cellular level. When you're dealing with stubborn injuries, chronic inflammation, or tissue damage that won't resolve, laser therapy gives your cells the energy boost they need to repair faster.

The laser delivers specific wavelengths of light deep into tissues, stimulating cellular metabolism and ATP production. This reduces inflammation, improves circulation, accelerates tissue repair, and provides real pain relief without drugs or invasive procedures. Whether it's sprains, tendonitis, or muscle strains that won't heal, this targets the source.

Sessions are quick, painless, and effective. Most patients notice reduced pain and better mobility after just a few treatments. Athletes love it because they get back to training faster without compromising recovery. The warmth of the laser is soothing and feels great.

Stuck in chronic pain or slow healing? Laser therapy might break through that plateau.

Many of you have asked and it’s been a moment in coming but we’re excited Nick has made his move from CA to UT! Time to ...
02/19/2026

Many of you have asked and it’s been a moment in coming but we’re excited Nick has made his move from CA to UT! Time to get to work. 💯💪🏻

He’s available for manual therapy (soft tissue work), rehab sessions, and will be helping with laser, shockwave and HBOT sessions/services. 🙌

Text or call and let’s continue your recovery and rehab to reach your goals! Let’s go!!

Every setback has a story. But your recovery? That gets to write the next chapter. Whether you're working back to the fi...
02/19/2026

Every setback has a story. But your recovery? That gets to write the next chapter. Whether you're working back to the field after injury, rebuilding post-surgery, or just done with pain holding you back, the path forward is the same: intentional movement, evidence-based treatment, and showing up for yourself.

Recovery isn't linear. Some days feel slow. Some days your body won't cooperate. But every rep, every session, every small win builds toward something bigger. You're not just fixing what's broken. You're building resilience and proving you're capable of more than you thought.

At Summit, we guide that journey with cutting-edge tools and individualized care. From acute injury rehab to performance optimization, we help you move better, feel better, and get back to what matters.

Ready to turn your setback into a comeback? Let's make movement feel amazing again.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!As the year comes to a close, I want to sincerely thank you for your...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!

As the year comes to a close, I want to sincerely thank you for your business, your trust, and the opportunity to work with you. I am truly grateful for the relationships we’ve built and the confidence you’ve placed in us.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and continued success. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead.

HOME for the next few days for work. Great group of kids from around the world!!! Humbled to be around such awesome peop...
09/05/2025

HOME for the next few days for work. Great group of kids from around the world!!! Humbled to be around such awesome people and organizations.

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🤕 Struggling with back pain? Instead of lying down, try gentle exercises that engage your deep muscles. 🧘‍♂️ Remember, e...
06/26/2025

🤕 Struggling with back pain? Instead of lying down, try gentle exercises that engage your deep muscles. 🧘‍♂️ Remember, every body is different, so seek guidance from a professional before trying anything new.

Learn why moving is may be more beneficial than resting by checking out our latest blog: https://summitsportsandspine.com/blog

Grateful and humbled to be on the Sports Medicine Panel here at the Cold Plunge Research Institute with !! and killed...
06/21/2025

Grateful and humbled to be on the Sports Medicine Panel here at the Cold Plunge Research Institute with !!

and killed it!

Loved their lessons shared and the benefits of cold plunging for themselves and their clients! Honored to have learned and shared the stage with them.

Thank you ! Grateful for you putting this together and your friendship!

Off to PHX, AZ!! Cold plunge Research Institute conference HQ is going to be so good. Speaking on Saturday, but more e...
06/20/2025

Off to PHX, AZ!!

Cold plunge Research Institute conference HQ is going to be so good.

Speaking on Saturday, but more excited to learn from the other panelists/speakers on Friday and Saturday.

Have you cold plunged today…this week? Missing some key health benefits if you haven’t.

If you have questions, always here to help!

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305 S 850 E Unit 101B
Lehi, UT
84043

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+13853520007

Website

https://summitsportsandspine.janeapp.com/, https://summitsportsandspine

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