Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries

The Sooner, the Better, So Don’t Wait To Seek Treatment for Sports Injuries

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or you coach the local youth sports team, sports injuries can sideline you from the activities you love. The aches, pains, and limitations that follow can be frustrating and impact your overall well-being. While traditional medical care is essential for some injuries, chiropractic care with  Active Sport and Spine Therapy offers another path to healing that can optimize your recovery, improve your outlook, and help you return to your activities with confidence and strength.

Get back in the game fast with personalized treatment plans at Active Sport and Spine Therapy.

Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries

Our team of chiropractors are experts in musculoskeletal health with extensive experience treating patients with a wide range of sports injuries.

Common Sport-Related Conditions We Treat

Sprains and Strains

• A sprain refers to the stretching or tearing of ligaments—the tough bands connecting two bones in a joint. A strain, on the other hand, involves the stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons—the cords attaching muscles to bones.

Knee Injuries

• The challenging nature of sports can result in many types of knee injuries.
  • Runner’s knee
  • IT band syndrome
  • Meniscus tears

Shoulder Injuries

• Rotator cuff injuries, dislocations, impingement syndrome, and bursitis.

Back and Neck Pain

• Caused by acute strains, disc herniations, overuse, and wear and tear.

Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow

• Inflammation of the tendons on the outer or inner sides of the elbow.

Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring proper alignment and function to the spine and other joints. Here’s how it helps treat injuries specific to athletes.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries

Pain Reduction

• Chiropractic manipulations, including spinal and extremity adjustments, help increase blood flow to minimize inflammation, relieve pressure on nerves, and improve range of motion – all of which help reduce pain.

Improved Mobility

• Realigning joints and removing restrictions enhances mobility and overall athletic performance.

Support Healing

• By optimizing the body’s natural healing abilities, chiropractic treatments help promote faster recovery times.

Injury Prevention

• Identifying and correcting imbalances in movement patterns can help prevent future sports injuries.

Case Study: A Swimmer’s Shoulder

A dedicated college swimmer started experiencing shoulder pain during his freestyle stroke. The pain worsened over time, making it difficult to train at full intensity. He was concerned about his upcoming swim meets and sought our help at our clinic so he could continue racing.

Our initial examination revealed restricted mobility in his upper back and neck joints as well as shoulder joints and tightness in the surrounding muscles caused by shoulder impingement. We devised a personalized treatment plan that included specialized chiropractic techniques.

Personalized Chiropractic Plan

Chiropractic Adjustments

• Specific adjustments to the shoulder, upper back, and neck to restore proper alignment and reduce nerve interference.

Soft Tissue Therapies

• Techniques to release tension in the rotator cuff muscles and surrounding areas to improve shoulder mobility.

Rehabilitative Exercises

• Targeted movements to strengthen the shoulder stabilizers, enhance muscle balance, and improve swimming mechanics.

With continued chiropractic care, he noticed a significant reduction in pain, and his shoulder mobility improved. He was able to swim without discomfort, which allowed him to perform at peak performance.

Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries at  Active Sport and Spine Therapy

Knowing what to expect with chiropractic care for sports injuries can help alleviate any anxiety from the experience, so let’s talk about it.

What to Expect with Chiropractic Care for Sports Inuries

Detailed History and Examination

• We’ll discuss your injury, medical history, and training routines. A physical exam will allow us to assess your range of motion, joint function, and areas of pain.

Create a Plan

• When we identify the cause of your pain and injury, we can create personalized programs to get you back in the game.

Active Treatment

• Personalized treatment plans might include a combination of chiropractic adjustments, muscle release techniques, and rehabilitation exercises. We’ll educate you on ways to manage your injury and prevent future setbacks.

Contact us today to treat your sports injuries and get back in the game!