How Chiropractic Care Helps with Common Sports Injuries

Staying physically active is great for you. But it comes with the risks of getting hurt. Approximately two million people suffer from sports injuries each year. These could range from bruises to severe conditions, such as fractures and concussions. You’re at an increased risk if you play contact sports, haven’t been active for a while, or don’t warm up properly before your exercise routine. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional athlete, you can be prone to injury during training or while participating in your game. Here are some of the most common sports injuries. We will also discuss how chiropractic care can be an excellent alternative for your treatment and recovery.

 

Sprains and Strains

A sprain results from the tearing or overstretching of the ligaments. Players who engage in contact sports like football and hockey are at an increased risk of suffering from sprains. In contrast, a strain occurs when your muscles or tendons are torn or overstretched. If you are a triathlete or someone who’s into endurance sports, you are more prone to strains. Your chiropractor will likely use several treatment modalities to help your sprains and strains. These include stretches, exercises, cold and heat therapy, electric stimulation, and rehabilitation.

 

Shin Splints

Your shin is a part of your tibia bone found in the lower front portion of your leg. Your shinbone works to provide support for the arch of your foot and raise your toes as you move. This large bone absorbs shock as you move through your day-to-day activities. It’s easy to spot shin splints. Some of the common signs include pain, soreness, or swelling in your lower leg. Your chiropractor can help with shin splints in several ways. They can ease pain by using kinesiology tapes or performing spinal adjustments and electro-stimulation, among others.

 

Tennis Elbow

Technically known as lateral epicondylitis, this common injury to the forearm usually occurs due to repetitive motion in your wrist and arm. The muscles and tendons at the end of your elbow may develop small tears. This can cause inflammation and stress on the surrounding tissues. Like most sports injuries, they can heal on their own with rest if they are not severe. Sometimes, it may be necessary to introduce physical therapy. This way, you can learn specific exercises to strengthen the affected muscles. Some of the common techniques used to treat tennis elbow include transverse friction massage, ultrasound therapy, Graston technique, and more.

 

Shoulder Bursitis

Referred to as subacromial bursitis, this is a common injury in athletes who heavily depend on the full range of motion of their arms. You can suffer from this with repetitive movements, such as pitching a baseball, swinging a racket, or spiking a volleyball. Your treatment will include chiropractic adjustments to promote the healing of your soft tissues. Your treatment plan will aim at reducing pain, inflammation, and the risk of further injury.

 

Chiropractic care is a safe, natural therapeutic modality to achieve long-term relief from sports-related injuries. At Knecht Chiropractic Center, we will address the root cause of your pain, strengthen your body, and avoid any future injuries.

 

Learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care for sports injuries, contact Knecht Chiropractic Center in Sanford, NC at (919) 629-0400.