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Chiropractic & Sport Injuries
Common Sport Injuries
Participating in sports and exercise regimens can help you maintain your weight and stay in shape, but a sports injury can keep you sidelined for months, if you don't receive the proper care. Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center treats sport injuries.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries
Treatment is completely natural, has faster healing time, Non-Invasive, and no side effects. Common sport injuries can occur while participating in any type of sport or exercise program. The pain and inflammation can be immediate or occur over time. The most common types of sports injuries include:
- Tennis elbow
- Runner's knee
- Shoulder injuries
- Tendonitis
- Strains & sprains
- Back pain
If you experience an injury while participating in your favorite sporting activity, Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center recommends stopping the activity, resting, and applying ice to the area of injury. If the pain continues, do not hesitate to contact Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center to schedule an appointment.
Back Injuries
Back pain can be caused by overuse of the muscles, a misalignment in the vertebrae or a sprain or strain. Symptoms of a back injury include:
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Loss range of motion
- Loss of flexibility
Runner's Knee
Runner's knee is typically an overuse injury of the knee joint. It can also be caused by a traumatic injury to the knee, a misalignment in the joint and undiagnosed problems in the feet. While it most commonly occurs in runners, it can occur to anyone that participates in activities, which require repetitive bending of the knee.
Symptoms of runner's knee include:
- pain and inflammation around the knee joint
- Swollen knee joint
Shoulder Injuries
The shoulder joint has an extremely wide range of motion. This makes it susceptible to various sports injuries, including frozen shoulder, dislocations, and rotator cuff injuries.
Symptoms of a shoulder injury include:
- Intermittent or constant pain
- Stiffness
- Inflammation
- Swelling
Tendonitis is an overuse injury. Symptoms include pain, inflammation, and loss of range of motion. Tendonitis most commonly occurs in the:
- Elbows
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Knees
- Achilles tendon
Tennis or Golfer's Elbow
Tennis elbow and golfers’ elbow are repetitive motion injuries of the elbow. Tennis elbow is characterized by pain and inflammation along the outside of the elbow that can radiate down into the forearm. Golfer's elbow is characterized by pain and inflammation along the inside of the elbow. Both injuries are aggravated by continued use of the elbow and by performing tasks that require fine motor skills.
If you have a sport injury, new or old call Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center. We offer unique chiropractic treatments, adjustments, corrective exercises, lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling, and massage therapy for the healing of sports injuries. All our treatments for sports injuries are considered conservative, which means that they are not invasive, and don't require a drug regimen and have no side effects. They can also be used in conjunction with traditional medical care.
To schedule an appointment for an initial evaluation, call us at (724) 430-4924
Sport Injury Treatment
Sports are fun, but they also come with many risks in terms of injuries. If you've recently suffered a sports injury, we can help. Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center can diagnosis and treat sport injuries.
What Is a Sports Injury?
In simple terms, a sports injury is any injury you sustain because of playing sports. However, there are specific injuries you're likely to deal with as an athlete. What makes this difficult is the fact that sports injuries vary so much based on the sport. While you might have serious elbow and shoulder problems because of throwing a baseball; football is going to cause more contact-related injuries. If something isn't feeling quite right after playing sports, you should seek treatment as soon as possible. Many sports injuries can worsen with time. The best thing you can do is get a professional diagnosis, so you can figure out what you need to do to recover.
Common Sports Injuries
As previously mentioned, there are several common sports injuries that athletes should know about; however, whether you're likely to suffer one of these injuries, or not depends on the sport you're playing. Here are some of the most common sports injuries:
- Ankle sprains
- Groin pulls
- Knee injuries (ACL tears)
- Shin splints
- Hamstring strains
- Tennis elbow
- Shoulder injuries
If you notice you're experiencing the symptoms of one of these injuries, you should visit Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center for an evaluation. Seeking proper treatment and rehabilitation is very important.
Sports Injury Treatment
You never know when you're going to suffer a sports injury but knowing about the treatment process is always helpful. While there are some sports injuries that require surgery, it's best to avoid optional surgeries, if possible. Also, you don't need to rely on painkillers for relief. Chiropractic treatment can help relieve pressure in your body to reduce pain and restore your range of motion. Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to get natural pain relief after a sports injury. We might also suggest hot and cold therapy, rehabilitation exercises, or electrotherapy.
Living with the pain of a sports injury is difficult, especially if it's interfering with your lifestyle.
Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center is available by calling or email by clicking on our “contact” header. If you're dealing with a new or old sports injury, Maddas Chiropractic & Rehab Center is here for you! Contact us today!
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