Sports Injury Treatment

Sports Injury Treatment

People may compete with an actual sports team or enjoy playing with friends. Still, no one is exempt from the possibility of damaging their body. Every player can injure their body during a sport. When one sustains an injury during a sport, the individual must seek professional treatment at our clinic. It is important to note that if the individual is bleeding out or has a concussion, then the individual needs to go to the emergency room first and foremost.

Possible Kinds of Sports Injuries

After the emergency room treats any open wounds or injuries, it is best to seek treatment at our practice. While the injury may not be fatal or external, there is a strong possibility that the damage is internal. Twisting an ankle may not need immediate professional treatment, but a fracture or sprain in another part of the body can end a sports career if it does not heal properly.

With the proper treatment and therapy following a sports injury, there is a much higher chance that the individual will be able to return to playing the sport. Even if an individual does not compete in a sport often, one accident is all it takes to damage an arm or leg and require chiropractic treatment.

While some sports injuries are much more prominent and noticeable, there are times when the injury does not cause immediate chronic pain. The individual’s condition will grow steadily worse as the pain continues to build up gradually over time. While we can quickly treat minor sprains and strains with ice, compression, elevation, and rest at home, more severe sprains or strains will require professional treatment. We will tailor our treatment to the needs of each patient.

However, it is essential to understand a few critical differences between sprains and strains. Sprains involve tearing the ligaments that connect two bones in one’s joints. A strain is tearing muscles or tendons that connect the muscles to bones. When one experiences a severe strain, they must seek treatment at our practice.

Other Injuries That Can Occur During Sports Include:

  • Dislocating a shoulder
  • Pinching a nerve
  • Tearing the ACL or MCL
  • Pulling a muscle
  • Shin splints
  • Stress Fractures
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Sprained ankle
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Low Back Pain
  • Runner’s knee

While these are only a few possible sports injuries, we recommend that anyone actively engaging in sports regularly seek treatment at our center if they experience continuous pain. While soreness and fatigue are natural for an individual playing a sport, pain is not a natural part of the body and means something is wrong. It is crucial to seek treatment for an injury, especially if one continues to play sports. Suppose the patient has a minor injury but does not seek the proper treatment. In that case, the patient will only further damage the injury and risk permanent damage.

Treatment for any injury will vary depending on the type, condition, and severity of the injury. In some cases, as stated earlier, minor care at home will be enough to heal the injury. However, for more serious injuries, the patient will need to seek professional treatment, which we can provide.

Treatment Will Vary

Contrary to popular belief, medication alone cannot treat a chiropractic issue. In some cases, the best form of treatment will involve applying chiropractic techniques through therapy and patient participation. However, since the legs, arms, knees, and spine are a complex mixture of bones, muscles, and ligaments, the patient must undergo an evaluation first.

Due to the complexity of these systems, treatment can vary depending on what part of the body the patient injures. To begin, a new patient will need to fill out a New Patient Form covering the patient’s medical history, current condition, and insurance information. We will then examine the patient and determine the cause of the condition. We will use an X-ray machine to get a clear picture of the damage. Once we understand the patient’s situation, we will recommend treatment.

The patient may have to slow down and avoid excessive strain on the specific part of the body during treatment. Unfortunately, this can mean not being able to continue playing a sport while in recovery. However, attempting to apply pressure and excessive use to the injured part of the body will only risk exacerbating the symptoms and harming the body further. Thus, we recommend that patients review what they can or cannot do with us during treatment.

If the patient follows our instructions and sticks to the treatment plan, he or she will see the desired results after a few appointments. If any other issues develop during the treatment, we will develop a different course of action.

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