sport injuries

Whether you are a weekend sports enthusiast or a professional athlete, getting back in the game (and staying there) is the ultimate goal. One of the greatest obstacles to this aim is an injury. Most athletes are familiar with sprains, muscle tears, joint pain and overuse injuries. The good news is that these conditions can all be either treated, or prevented, by a chiropractor.

Chiropractors can help prevent sports injuries in the first place by assessing an athlete for muscle imbalances, locked joints and existing tension. While these factors compromise normal movement and make one more prone to injury, they can be sorted out quickly during a consultation. It is strongly advised that athletes be evaluated by a chiropractor before starting a new sport or intense training.

Chiropractors can also help with sports relatyed injuries caused by forceful impacts, repetitive motions, over-training and poor warming up. They can promote faster healing from an injury by relieving pain and inflammation, restoring normal movement and alleviating tension. This may involve various methods of treatment, such as strapping, dry needling, electric modalities, shockwave treatment, and manual adjustments. Regular treatment can help maintain normal joint and muscular functioning, and prevent future injuries.

If you’re experiencing pain from a sports injury, or better, would like to prevent one, consider seeing a chiropractor.