Shoulder pain slowing you down?
That changes now.
For athletes who refuse to quit. I help you resolve the root cause of pain so you can train hard without fear, frustration, or surgery.
Apply to Work With MeDoes this sound familiar?
Seen 3, 4, maybe 5 providers — and you still wake up stiff every morning.
You used to train hard and move freely. Now you're modifying everything and skipping workouts.
Same generic stretching routine from three different people. It didn't work the first time.
You're done being told to "rest more" or "manage your expectations." You want it fixed.
Here's the real problem.
Most providers treat your symptoms. Not your problem.
You go in with shoulder pain. They give you shoulder exercises. Still hurts. You go somewhere else. Same thing. Nobody stops to ask why it hurts in the first place.
Chronic pain has a pattern driving it. A movement problem your body has been running for months or years. Treating the pain without finding that pattern is like mopping up a flood without turning off the faucet.
You're not a generic patient. You deserve someone who will actually figure out what's going on — not just hand you a sheet of exercises and send you home.
Here's what changes in 12 weeks.
Finally know WHY you're in pain
You've spent thousands and nobody could tell you. I will — and I'll give you a plan to fix it.
Get your life back
The gym, the sport, moving without thinking about it. We're not "managing" your pain. We're getting rid of it.
Stop bracing for pain
Every rep, every reach — you're waiting for it. We break that cycle so you move like yourself again.
Keep it that way — on your own
By week 12, you'll understand your body well enough to stay ahead of pain without me. That's the whole point.
Zero risk
Not where we said you'd be at 12 weeks? I keep working with you for 4 more weeks free.
Here's how I actually do this.
A 12-week system built around your body, your pain, and what you want to get back to.
Assess
Full movement and pain assessment — not a 5-minute screen. I find where the pattern breaks down and what everyone else missed.
Build
Your program, built from scratch. Not a template. It evolves every week based on how you're responding.
Coach
Weekly check-ins. Real-time adjustments. Not a static plan — an actual coaching relationship.
The Guarantee
If you're not where we said you'd be at 12 weeks, I work with you for 4 more weeks. No charge.
Who I am.
I'm Dr. Thomas Kauffman, DC. I run The Athlete Spot in Ozark, MO — a clinic built for active people who want to get back to doing what they love.
I've spent my career helping athletes and active professionals who got the runaround from the standard medical system. This program is the online version of that — structured, accountable, and built to get results.
Is this right for you?
This is for you if...
- You've been active most of your life, and pain is stealing that from you
- You've tried PT, chiro, massage — and you're still not fixed
- You have a goal: get back to the gym, the sport, or just moving without thinking about it
- You're done with "manage it" and ready to fix it
- You can commit 45-60 min a few times per week
This is NOT for you if:
- You want a quick fix with no work on your end
- You're not willing to actually follow a program
- You're looking for someone to just check a box — this requires real engagement
What people are saying.
"Dr. Kauffman personalized my care and helped me return to lifting weights and working out pain-free. This isn't cookie-cutter — he actually digs into what's going on."
— Verified Patient, Weightlifting
"I suffered from back and neck pain for 10 years and saw several chiropractors. After three sessions with Dr. Kauffman, I had my first day with zero pain. I wish I'd found him sooner."
— Verified Patient, 10-Year Chronic Pain
"I worked with several different chiropractors and PTs over 2-3 years without improvement. After beginning care with Dr. K, I noticed improvements in mobility and my hip pain started actually healing."
— Verified Patient, Martial Arts
You don't need to stop lifting.
You need the right program.
My 1-on-1 coaching is for athletes who are tired of feeling fragile — teaching you how to train without fear and rebuild real confidence inside and outside of the gym. We fix the root cause inside your training so you can train hard, feel confident, and trust your body again.
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