Sports Injury

Chiropractic care can speed up recovery from an injury and will enhance your performance and help prevent future problems.
Chiropractors provide effective treatment of muscle and joint pain associated with over or underuse, speed-related injuries, muscle pulls and spasms, sprains and strains.

Often, weaknesses in joints and muscles make you more susceptible to injury. Whether you are an amateur sports enthusiast or a top-flight professional, your body is prone to the same kind of injuries. Repeated stresses can lead to a slight loss of proper movement in the bones of your spine (vertebrae) and joints, which in turn can interfere with the healthy working of the muscles and the nerves.

A chiropractor can improve the condition of your body, strengthen any weaknesses and aid in the prevention of injuries.

How Can A Chiropractor Help Me With Sports Injuries?

We treat any of the following:

> Hamstring and calf strains
> Groin and thigh sprains
> Neck pain
> Shoulder injuries
> Sciatica
> Achilles tendon injuries
> Lower back pain
> Tennis/Golfers elbow
> Tendonitis

Most of the teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB either have a chiropractor they refer to that is outside or their organization or they have one on staff. Top athletes such as Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Evander Holyfield and Arnold Schwarzenegger all used regular chiropractic treatment to stay at the top of their game.

Regardless of your age, condition and health, chiropractic care can improve range of motion, build strength and in so doing improve your athletic potential and assist with injury prevention.

Sports Injury Treatment

Treatment will vary depending on the cause of your pain. Chiropractors have many methods available, including:

> Chiropractic Adjustments

> DaBaoZha Adjustment
> Percussion Therapy
> Muscle release techniques
> Trigger point therapy (which is a technique for getting a frozen muscle to release itself)

> Identification of related injuries or inflammation

> Advice for avoiding future problems

> Long and short term treatment plans

A chiropractor will also include advice and guidance on lifestyle changes and will incorporate strengthening exercises and stretching into your treatment sessions.