Tight After Every Match
What used to fade by the next morning now lingers for days — sometimes it doesn't fully go away before your next match.
Pickleball & Back Pain · Houston & Pearland, TX
Don't Let Back Pain Bench You From Pickleball
If you're icing your back after every match, popping ibuprofen before you even step on the court, or quietly wondering how many more seasons you've got left in you — there may be a real reason, and a real answer. A free 10-minute assessment can show you which, before you spend a dollar.
87.29%
Average pain reduction reported during initial assessment, 37-person study*
$0
Cost for your first assessment
15 min
From the Houston Medical Center to our Pearland office
The Problem Nobody Talks About On The Court
You Love the Game. Your Back Isn't Cooperating.
You're not alone — and it's not just "part of getting older."
The Fear of Stopping
You're not injured enough to quit, but not comfortable enough to enjoy it the way you used to. That in-between is its own kind of frustrating.
Nothing's Really Fixed It
Stretching, foam rolling, physical therapy, maybe a chiropractor — you get relief, but it never seems to last.
A Different Way To Look At It
What If It's Not Just Wear and Tear?
Pickleball asks a lot of your spine — quick lateral cuts, sudden stops, twisting to reach a dink, the constant start-and-stop of a fast rally. Over time, that kind of repetitive strain can create tension around the covering of the spinal cord, called the meninges.
We call this Neuro-Matrix Dysfunction (NMD): when that covering is pulled or irritated, nerve roots may fire disruptive signals that show up as stiffness, aching, or pain — sometimes well after the game has ended, which is part of why it's so easy to write off as "just getting older."
The Neuro-Matrix Reset Technique uses gentle, acupressure-style release points at the upper neck — refined over more than two decades — with the goal of easing that tension so your nervous system can settle.
Sound familiar?
- Stiffness that's worse the morning after a match
- Pain that seems to move or shift week to week
- Relief from PT or chiropractic that doesn't hold
- Imaging that came back "normal" despite real pain
What The Free Assessment Includes
Ten minutes to find out what's really going on
A real conversation about your game
We'll talk through when the pain shows up, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to get back to on the court.
The assessment itself
A gentle, non-invasive process — generally 5 to 10 minutes — using acupressure-style release points designed to ease tension at the upper neck.
You tell us what you feel
Most people who respond notice it in the room — less tension, more ease of movement. If nothing shifts, we'll say so plainly.
A straightforward next step
If it seems worth pursuing, we'll talk through what a plan could look like — cost, schedule, and realistic expectations. No pressure either way.
Is This For You?
Built for players who aren't ready to hang up the paddle
Weekend Warriors
Tournament Players
Ages 40–70
Rec League Regulars
You play multiple times a week
Pickleball is a real part of your routine, not an occasional outing — and the pain is starting to interfere with it.
You've tried the standard fixes
Stretching, rolling, PT, maybe a chiropractor — you've put in the effort, and relief hasn't stuck.
You want more seasons, not fewer
You're not looking to quit. You're looking for a way to keep playing without paying for it the next three days.
Real Results
What people feel — often in that first visit
87.29%
Average pain reduction in 5–10 min, initial assessment (37-person study)*
85%
Average symptom-free rate reported in a 49-patient study*
2+ decades
Refining the Neuro-Matrix Reset Technique
Gary had shooting pains in his legs that went away in less than 5 minutes during his assessment.
Gary
"She walks for the first time in five years after her free test."
Patient story
Melissa went from a 3 to a Zero on a scale from 1 to 5.
Melissa
*Individual results vary. Statistics reflect specific study populations referenced in practice materials and are not a guarantee of outcome for any individual. See more stories at heydocpeterson.com/results.
Common Questions
Pickleball & back pain FAQ
Is the assessment really free?
Yes. The introductory Pain Relief Assessment is provided at no cost and with no obligation, whether your pain is related to pickleball, another sport, or everyday life.
Is this medical treatment?
No. Kendall Peterson, Ph.D., is a Licensed Holistic Provider, not a medical doctor. Services are self-help and educational, not medical treatment or diagnosis, and are not a substitute for care from a licensed physician.
What happens during the assessment?
It's a gentle, non-invasive process, generally 5 to 10 minutes, using acupressure-style release points at the upper neck. It's designed to show, in the moment, whether your body responds to spinal cord decompression.
Do I have to stop playing pickleball to see results?
No. Most people who visit us are hoping to keep playing, not give it up. The goal of the assessment is to find out whether this approach can help you play with less pain, not to sideline you from the game.
What if I've already tried physical therapy or a chiropractor?
Many people who visit us have already tried physical therapy, chiropractic care, or stretching routines without lasting relief. This looks at a different piece of the puzzle, so it may still be worth a free assessment.
Ready When You Are
Find Out What's Keeping You Off Your Game
Ten minutes, zero cost, and a clear answer about whether real relief is possible. Serving Houston and Pearland, TX.
By appointment only · 2880 Broadway Bend Dr, Bldg 3, Ste. 105, Pearland, TX 77584 · Just 15 minutes from the Houston Medical Center