Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance

Susan McGrath

Updated: August 4, 2025

Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance, located in Apex’s Sweetwater, provides personalized, multidimensional care designed to get you back to doing what you love, faster and stronger. As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master’s in Sports Performance, Dr. Higgins offers a level of specialized care rarely found in traditional chiropractic offices.

Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance

Susan McGrath

Updated: August 4, 2025

Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance, located in Apex’s Sweetwater, provides personalized, multidimensional care designed to get you back to doing what you love, faster and stronger. As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master’s in Sports Performance, Dr. Higgins offers a level of specialized care rarely found in traditional chiropractic offices.

Where is Black Diamond Chiropractic Located and Who is the Doctor?

If you’ve spent any time in the Sweetwater community, you may have noticed the Black Diamond Chiropractic sign on the building at 1451 Richardson Rd., Suite 128, across from the Harris Teeter plaza. Well, it’s now officially open!

Black Diamond Chiro is owned by Dr. Zachary Higgins, a North Carolina native who grew up in Apex and now lives in Pittsboro with his wife, Payton, and their beautiful golden retriever, Penny.

Dr. Higgins has a doctorate in chiropractic medicine and a master’s in sports medicine, and he’s the kind of practitioner who brings both expertise and heart to his work. Whether you’re dealing with nagging back pain, recovering from a knee injury, or just want to move better, he’s got a solution—actually, probably several.

What Sets Black Diamond Apart?

His clinic space is calm, open, and refreshingly un-clinical. Think massage tables, soft lighting, a mirrored exercise zone, and an overall vibe that makes you want to take a deep breath and stay awhile.

Appointments typically last 45 minutes to an hour and can include a wide range of therapies: everything from myofascial release and deep tissue work, to cupping therapy, dry needling, and compression therapy, to shockwave therapy (ESWT), blood flow restriction therapy, and mobility drills and corrective exercises.

What sets Dr. Higgins apart isn’t just the variety of treatments he offers but his holistic approach to healing.

His goal is simple: get to the root of the issue and fix what’s causing the pain.

He combines manual manipulation with personalized exercise instruction so that patients not only feel better but stay better.

He’s especially passionate about working with athletes and has big dreams of one day working with college teams.

More About Dr. Higgins

Outside the clinic, Dr. Higgins is an avid skier and snowboarder—so if you’re into winter sports, there’s a good chance you’ll find some common ground.

On your visit, you may be lucky enough to meet Penny the golden, who works as his office assistant and official greeter. She doesn’t work every day because she’s busy doing dog stuff, but when she’s there, she’s great at offering moral support and an occasional nuzzle.

So, if you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about helping you move and feel your best—and who makes you feel at home while doing it—Dr. Higgins at Sweetwater is worth checking out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance

  • Where is Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance Located?

    The office is located at Sweetwater Town Center in Apex, NC. The address is 1451 Richardson Rd Ste 128, Apex, NC 27523.

  • What Services Are Offered at Black Diamond Chiropractic?

    Services offered include: Chiropractic Adjustments, Myofascial Release, Shockwave Therapy (RPW), Muscle Scraping, Cupping, Dry Needling, NormaTec Compression, Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercises, Weightlifting Form Correction, and Sports Massage and Stretching.

  • What Conditions Does Black Diamond Chiropractic Treat?
    Black Diamond Chiropractic and Sports Performance treats a wide range of conditions affecting patients of all ages and activity levels including spine-related conditions (such as back pain, headaches/migraines, neck pain, sciatica and scoliosis), injuries (such as disc injury, whiplash or work-related injuries), and extremities (such as arm and leg pain, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain, and vertigo).
  • Who is the Chiropractor?
    The Chiropractor is Dr. Zach Higgins, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master’s in Sports Performance.
  • Can I Book an Appointment Online?

    Yes, you can book an appointment online here.

How to Contact Black Diamond Chiropractic

You can reach the office at 919-228-8307, or by email at frontdesk@blackdiamondchiro.com, and you can find more information about Black Diamond Chiropractic by clicking the button below to visit their website.

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