Pain is the signal, not the story. Ascend is biomechanics-first sports chiropractic care in Norcross, GA. Start with a movement assessment and a clear plan.
New patients are welcome to book an Initial Evaluation online through JaneApp. Have questions first? Call or text 404-341-6396 — happy to help you decide if it’s the right fit.
VISIT
3150 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 108, Norcross, GA 30071
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HOURS
Mon & Wed 9–5 · Tue 2–5 · Fri 9–2 · Thu closed
START
Initial Evaluation — book online, or call with questions
The method
Back pain during golf. Tightness that returns after every run. A shoulder that limits your lifting. Every service at Ascend uses the same biomechanics-first approach: identify what’s overloaded, explore the movement or capacity factors that may be contributing, and use the right treatment strategy to restore function.
Step 1
Calm
Put the fire out.
Your plan may combine hands-on care, ART® soft tissue treatment, and practical exercises to help manage pain and restore comfortable movement — each tool matched to your body and goals.
Step 2
Assess
Understand why it keeps coming back.
We assess the painful area and how you bend, rotate, lift, or run to understand what may be contributing. The findings guide your plan without assuming a single cause.
Step 3
Rebuild
Rebuild what pain took away.
Build strength, movement control, and confidence with exercises matched to your starting point. Follow clear, progressive steps toward the demands of the gym, the course, or your daily routine.
Step 4
Ascend
Get back to it — and stay in it.
Put your progress to work in your sport and training. Build a routine that supports your goals, with guidance on managing activity, progressing your workload, and knowing when to seek support.
Every service fits the same sequence
Services
Biomechanics-first sports chiropractic care for athletes and active adults who need more than temporary relief. Pain tells you where the body is irritated — it does not always tell you why. Choose the right tool for the problem: tap a service to see what’s assessed and what care may include.
About Dr. Merritt
Dr. Eric Merritt, DC, CCSP®, MS — sports chiropractor & biomechanist.
My background isn’t typical for a sports chiropractic practice. I studied kinesiology at Penn State, then earned a Master’s in Biomechanics from the University of Georgia — where my research focused on movement mechanics, performance, and how the body loads, compensates, and eventually breaks down. I brought that foundation into clinical training at Life University, where I completed my Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
At Ascend, the work is straightforward: reduce pain, restore movement, rebuild capacity, and send you back to your sport with a plan that actually makes sense for your body.
Dr. Eric Merritt, DC, CCSP®, MS
Sports Chiropractor & Biomechanist
Doctor of Chiropractic — Life University
MS, Biomechanics — University of Georgia
Kinesiology — Penn State
CCSP® — Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
ART® Elite Provider
TPI Medical Level 2 Certified
Patient perspectives
Fantastic work/results every single time!
E.M.
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Finally I have someone who listens & REALLY cares.
C.S.
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Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
N.M.
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From the blog
Evidence-based insights on sports chiropractic, biomechanics, movement, injury, recovery, baseball, golf, and athletic performance — written by Dr. Merritt. Tap any article to read it in full.
Common questions
General / Getting Started
Your First Visit
Treatments & Techniques
Golf / TPI Movement Screening
Scheduling, Location & Communication
Still have questions? Send me a message, and I’ll help you figure out the next step.
Visit us
Questions about care, availability, or whether Ascend is the right fit? Send me a message or text the office. I’ll help you figure out the right next step.
Ascend Sports Chiropractic
3150 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Suite 108, Norcross, GA 30071
Weekday office hours
Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Send a message
Your message will be sent to contact@ascendsportschiropractic.com. Prefer to talk? Call or text 404-341-6396.
Book an Initial Evaluation with Dr. Eric Merritt and get clear next steps for returning to the activities you enjoy.
