Recover smarter. Train stronger. Get back to doing what you love.

For Adventure Athletes Who Refuse to Sit Out

Hey, I’m Parker.

I’ve been where you are—caught between the drive to push forward and the frustration of a body that won’t cooperate.

Over the years, I’ve racked up a long list of injuries: sprained ankles more times than I can count, torn ligaments, dislocated shoulders, and one catastrophic knee injury that took out my ACL, MCL, LCL, and both menisci in a single blow.

Each time, I heard the same story from well-meaning professionals: “Just rest. Stop doing that activity.”

But if you’re anything like me, you know that “stop” isn’t an option. Adventure is part of who you are. Movement is more than exercise—it’s your identity, your community, and your mental health.

The real problem? Most pain advice is incomplete. It focuses on avoiding risk instead of rebuilding resilience.

That’s why I created Painproof—to give adventure athletes the tools, training, and mindset to recover smarter, not smaller.

Painproof is built on three pillars:

  • Pain education grounded in science—so you understand what’s happening in your body and why.

  • Movement strategies designed for athletes—so you can train around injuries without making them worse.

  • A mindset of adaptability—so you can keep doing what you love, even when the path changes.

This isn’t about “toughing it out” or ignoring your body. It’s about building the knowledge, skill, and confidence to navigate pain on your own terms.

Because life’s too short to spend on the sidelines.

Let’s make you Painproof.

– Parker Hewes, DC

Our Mission

Painproof exists to help adventure athletes understand pain, train smart through injury, and get back to the activities that make them feel alive.

What Makes Painproof Different

We’re not here to tell you to “rest and hope for the best.”
We give you the knowledge and strategies to keep moving forward.

  • Athlete-first approach — designed for people who push limits, not avoid them.

  • Science + lived experience — grounded in pain neuroscience, proven on trails, rivers, and mountains.

  • Adaptability over avoidance — we don’t eliminate risk; we help you navigate it.

About Me

I’m Parker Hewes, DC — a chiropractor, lifelong mountain athlete, and someone who’s been in the trenches of injury recovery more times than I care to count.

I combine:

  • Years of working with athletes in clinical practice

  • Training in pain neuroscience education

  • First-hand experience rebuilding after major injuries

The result? A practical, empowering framework for managing pain and returning to sport without living in constant fear of reinjury.

Your Next Step

Life’s too short to spend on the sidelines