Sports Injury Treatment

Sprains and strains occur when muscles (strains) or ligaments (strains) are made to move in ways that they shouldn’t.

These injuries–which are among the most common among athletes of every level–are often dismissed as “no big deal.” A lot of the time, they can be a big deal.

When healed improperly, strains and sprains can be painful and dangerous. They can lead to weakened joints, poor physical alignment, and increase a person’s risk of further injury.

As chiropractors, it’s common for us to see considerable issues, like misalignment, stunted mobility, and serious injury that stem from a relatively minor root cause, like a sprain or a strain. Always seek medical attention for an injury, even if it’s minor.

If you’re still experiencing pain from a sprain or strain after a couple of weeks, see a professional to help you get to the bottom of it.

Knees can take the brunt of the impact and wear during physical activity, which is why knee injuries are so common among athletes (in fact, 41% of all sports industries are knee injuries). “Injury” is a broad term that can encompass a variety of issues, including:

• Fractures
• Cartilage tears
• Dislocations

Regardless of the nature of a knee injury, medical care is absolutely essential to its effective treatment–and so is some kind of therapeutic care.

Knees are arguably the most complicated joints in the body. Effectively treating a knee injury doesn’t just mean getting back out into playing your sport of choice; it means protecting your ankles, calves, and hips, too.

Another common risk that comes with the territory of being an athlete is the possibility of experiencing a shoulder injury–especially among football, tennis, and basketball players.

Like the knee, the shoulder is an important joint that sees a great deal of wear and tear among athletes. Shoulders are also highly susceptible to fractures, cartilage tears, and dislocations.

Healing shoulder injuries means preventing excess strain from being put on other parts of the arm, including the elbow and the wrist.

Back injuries are among the most featured injuries among athletes, and for good reason. Spinal injuries can impact not only a person’s ability to keep playing their preferred sport, but to keep their mobility in general.

Virtually every sport will present some level of stress to the spine. Spinal injuries can either result from acute injuries or impact, or they can manifest due to chronic stress over time.

Spinal injuries, stiffness, and pain are among the most common complaints among chiropractic patients, and a variety of treatments can be applied to alleviate these symptoms, including:

• Spinal decompression, which is done to alleviate pressure from the spine that may be causing herniated or bulging discs.
• Manual manipulation to promote healthy alignment between the spine, hips, neck, and other parts of the body.
• Physical therapy to build strength in the back muscles, reduce pressure on the spine, and establish healthy posture and mobility.

Perhaps one of the least talked about kinds of sports injuries is also one of the most treacherous: the injury that happens slowly and quietly over time as a result of chronic wear and tear.

It’s no secret that athletes place their bodies under a great deal of stress. Even the most careful athletes can often ask a lot of their muscles, joints, skeletal systems, and ligaments. Over the years–especially among dedicated or professional athletes–these demands can begin to wear on the body.

Symptoms can develop so subtly that they may not be felt until they are severe. From tendonitis to stiffness, muscular spasms, or unrelenting pain, athletes can often experience notable discomfort over the years.

Symptoms that develop over time don’t have to stay in place. With the help of a dedicated and skilled professional, athletes can achieve both relief from pain and recovery from mobility limitations caused by chronic wear and tear.