People of every age play sports. From young children playing tee-ball to adults making their weekly tee time Saturday morning, and the older you get, the more likely you are to sustain a sports injury. No matter how much you stretch before or warm-up, injury is still possible. When those injuries inevitably happen, sometimes chiropractic treatments are the fastest way to get back to doing what you love. Here are a few common sports injuries that are especially receptive to chiropractic treatments.
Sports Injuries that Need Chiropractic Care
Pinched Nerves
- Pinched nerves are a relatively common sports injury. They are also quite painful and can hinder you from competing in the sports that you love so much. Chiropractic treatments focused on chiropractic adjustment to relieve the pressure on that nerve. After the pressure is released on the nerve, you will be on your way to getting back to the sports you love!
- Neck Injuries are widespread in contact sports like football, rugby, and hockey. The most common neck injury that occurs in sports is whiplash. When the head and neck are forced in any direction in a sharp whipping motion, this can cause damage to your neck muscles, spine, and surrounding areas. This damage leads to inflammation, soreness, numbness, headaches, and a limited range of motion. If not treated promptly, these symptoms get worse and could become chronic. The treatment for neck injuries is gentle adjustments, hot/cold therapy, or ultrasound.
- Lower back injuries are prevalent in a few sports. Swimming, believe it or not, is a big one. Swimmers are at risk of hyperextension when they are performing strokes like breaststroke. Golfing is another common sport where back injuries occur. The twisting motion of a golf swing puts a lot of strain on those muscles, especially after those long practice sessions on the range. Similar to other back injuries, the treatment would depend on the variety of the injury.
There is a reason the Texas Legends have chosen our chiropractic physicians for their Frisco, TX team. We specialize in healing, gentle techniques that can minimize recovery time so that you can get back to doing what you love as soon as possible. Our caring staff believes in the overall wellness and caring approach. For more information about treatment for sports injuries, or to consult a medical professional, contact Tieperman Health & Wellness Center in Frisco, Texas. Our experienced staff is more than happy to assist you along the road to a full recovery.