Sports Therapy Plus — Local services in Citrus Heights

When all of the gyms started to close down, due to Covid in 2020, I turned to running to stay healthy. Slowly, my short runs turned into longer runs, and before you knew it, I was running half marathons. Eventually, those half marathons turned to marathons and then ultramarathons.

Unfortunately, on one of the ultramarathons I completed, I injured my both of my knees. I was told by two specialists that I would never be able to run again. My diagnosis was the following: right knee - partial lateral meniscus tear left knee – full lateral meniscus tear.

I had exhausted everything from physical therapy to Cortizone shots, and nothing helped with my pain. Physical therapy never helped me because they used generic exercises target for knee injuries without getting to the “why” the injury occurred in the first place.

From a friend, I learned about Kevin and his approach to treating sports injuries. Unlike traditional physical therapy, he customizes his treatment plan toward each individual client and their specific injuries. He used a combination of Neurokinetic Therapy to Active Release Techniques, which helped me through my pain. After only two sessions, I was able to walk without any pain. After the third session, I was running again and after the fourth I completed a marathon! Not only did I complete a marathon, but I completed it without any pain during the event, as well as, the days that followed the run.

So, take it from me. I am someone who didn’t want to give up. If you are hesitant, please don’t be. Kevin has helped me and many others before me. Life is too short to live in pain and not do the things we love. I am looking forward to my next challenge. Thank you...

7 years ago I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Kevin Mefford for some personal training. I had a major 8 hour back surgery scheduled a few months out. I was having major issues with pain and numbness in all of my lower body. He suggested that I might try strengthening my core and body mechanics before undergoing surgery. So I decided to give it a try. I was very physically fit looking but not so much on the inside.

Kevin deliberately and methodically assessed me and we started out slowly. But me progress to a healthier body mechanics was apparent within a few days. I cancelled the surgery

I moved away from the area and all these years later again found myself facing major surgery. In much worse pain then the 7 years before. So I contacted Kevin. He was now a CMT as well to add to his already skilled techniques. It is now 2 weeks later and I feel the best I have felt in months. I have again cancelled my February surgery.

The dedication and joy Kevin has with helping others is the gift he has. He has set me up with a program I feel will carry me healthily throughout my life. The key is that I must be dedicated to taking a small amount of time EACH day to make my self fit. And by so doing...all other aspects of my life get healthier too.

Thank you Kevin. You'll never know how much I...

I am a 20 year old semi-pro golfer, basketball player, avid gym goer, and overall active person. I have had so many issues from low back pain, shin splints, overuse and tendonitis in my shoulders and elbow, neck issues, the list goes on. I tried regular massages, physical therapy, chiropractic, cupping, dry needling, Cryo-therapy, cold laser therapy, acupuncture, reflexology. I’ve tried needless to say, everything! All of that is a temporary fix, it helps for a little and then all the pain comes back. When I first went to see Kevin I was just trying something I had never done or heard of. Now I’ve been seeing Kevin for about 2 years now and have never been better. His advanced NKT techniques are incredible, the way he’s able to actually pinpoint the reason and problem causing all my pain is absolutely crazy. He is able to connect dots from tightness in the quad to low back and just draw connections from all over the body. Most places just focus on your pain and how to alleviate it. Kevin focuses on why you’re having the pain and how to cure it. Kevin is truly good at what he does and NKT is a very useful tool. Kevin is the only reason I can swing at 130mph without back pain anymore! If you have any kind of issues related to your body, Kevin is the man to check out....