Sports Chiropractor in North Vancouver
Move Better.
Get Stronger.
Play Longer.
Rehab-focused chiropractic and strength coaching for trail runners, skiers,
mountain bikers, and anyone who wants to age well and stay active for the long haul.
The Problem
Does any of this sound familiar?
- Your knee is fine on the climb up, but angry on the way down and it's not just a one time thing.
- The trail run with your friends went great. The 10 days of back pain after, not so much.
- You've started to pick your activities around what aches, when you used to say yes to everything.
- You've rested, iced and scaled things back which helped for a few weeks, but the pain keeps coming back.
None of this means you’re broken. It usually means something has been asked to do more than it’s ready for.
The Frustration
Here's why it keeps happening
You've probably tried some version of the usual. Maybe a handful of treatments that felt great on Monday but wore off by Thursday.
Rest calms pain down, but it doesn't build you back up. So you go back to the same activities with the same body that got hurt in the first place.
Treatment that stops once the pain stops just puts you right back where you started: one big day away from the next flare-up.
Our Approach
The reality is, pain is usually a mismatch between what you’re asking of your body and what it’s ready to handle right now.
So we do two things.
- The First Summit: calm it down. Hands-on treatment and smart changes to your training settle things down, so you can keep moving instead of completely stopping.
- The Second Summit: build it back up. Progressive strength and conditioning raises your limit, so the next big day doesn’t cost you a week in bed.
Most treatment stops at the first summit. But that’s just the first step
In the clinic, or on your own time
Come into the clinic in North Vancouver, or work with me online from wherever you are. Same approach either way.
Online coaching is built for people training for a race, an adventure, or just for life, who’d rather spend their time outside than in treatment room.
What to expect
Your first visit
A 60-minute assessment. We talk about what's going on and what you want to get back to, then do a thorough physical exam to figure out not just where it hurts, but why.
A plan that fits your life
You leave knowing what's going on, what to do about it, and what you can keep doing in the meantime.
Calm it down, build it back up
We treat, progress and adjust as you improve. When you're ready, the focus shifts from getting out of pain to building the capacity that keeps you out there.
From people who'd rather be outside
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Dr Andrew is amazing. He helped me with my soccer jaw injury. Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Amen Jlili
October 17, 2024It’s been almost 3 years since I’ve been seeing Andrew. I am a person who does not particularly like being touched (I do not find massages relaxing!) but from the first visit, I’ve felt comfortable and safe in Andrew’s care. He’s helped me through some acute lower back pain episodes, and I was able to get an appointment quickly when I needed it the most. He takes the time to explain things in a way that makes sense to me, and I come out of every visit with confidence in a good plan, equipped with exercises to tackle whatever problem we are dealing with. Andrew helped connect me with other people that could help with my goals (and who have also become a big part of my life) – run clubs/clinics, a personal trainer, etc. and for that I’m so grateful! More recently he’s helping me prepare for a big road and trail running race by drawing up a strength and run training program, keeping me accountable and fostering good, life-long healthy habits. He’s made such a positive impact on my life – I don’t know what I would do without him!
Vivian Chew
March 29, 2026 -
Andrew was great. He helped me to recover and heal from a nagging, painful and tricky back injury, along with an associated shoulder twinge. Plus he gave me some helpful perspective on toddler sleep issues too! Highly recommend.
Russell Barnes
July 5, 2025I highly recommend Dr Caroon. He is as stand up as it gets and has created a great chiropractic practice on the North Shore. My family and I have been going to see him since he founded Second Summit Health & Performance and we have all witnessed the business grow over the years but the values that Dr Caroon has instilled never waiver.
Spencer Clark
November 8, 2024 -
Happy to say I am lucky to have Andrew in my circle of care! He meets you where you’re at and provides effective treatment to help me feel better overall! As an RMT, I find it important to have different types of practitioners in your corner in order to live life optimally! I treat a lot of people who are unsure about chiropractors and I highly recommend them to see Andrew because 1) he’s good at what he does, 2) he’s incredibly personable with a great sense of humor, and 3) he will not BS you 🙂
Kevin Arkoncel
August 11, 2025I have been working with Dr. Caroon for a few years now. I had acute back pain that limited my mobility. Soon after a few treatments, he had me on my way back to full mobility. I now look forward to my regular maintenance appointments.
Mark A
January 21, 2024
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