SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Sports Related Injuries
The most common sports injuries happen when you accidentally overextend or twist a joint. These injuries are called Sprains, Strains, Tendinosis, and Stress Fractures. Strains and Sprains are very common injuries among athletes who compete in vigorous sports like Basketball, Football, Soccer, or even action sports like Skateboarding or BMX.
Weekend Warriors are prone to getting Tendinosis, or “overuse syndrome”. This happens when certain joints in the body are overused. When these parts become overworked, it can result in pain and dysfunction. With the tendon being used over and over again, it becomes inflamed from the repetitive movements. Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are great examples of Tendinosis.
Stress fractures are another injury commonly seen in regards to sports injuries. Stress fractures are also known as Fatigue Fractures. These fractures happen when there is a large, abnormal amount of weight being placed on a bone. It is extremely common in beginner runners who push themselves to run too far or too fast before their body is adjusted to the workload.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Sports Related Injuries
The most common sports injuries happen when you accidentally overextend or twist a joint. These injuries are called Sprains, Strains, Tendinosis, and Stress Fractures. Strains and Sprains are very common injuries among athletes who compete in vigorous sports like Basketball, Football, Soccer, or even action sports like Skateboarding or BMX.
Weekend Warriors are prone to getting Tendinosis, or “overuse syndrome”. This happens when certain joints in the body are overused. When these parts become overworked, it can result in pain and dysfunction. With the tendon being used over and over again, it becomes inflamed from the repetitive movements. Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are great examples of Tendinosis.
Stress fractures are another injury commonly seen in regards to sports injuries. Stress fractures are also known as Fatigue Fractures. These fractures happen when there is a large, abnormal amount of weight being placed on a bone. It is extremely common in beginner runners who push themselves to run too far or too fast before their body is adjusted to the workload.
Sports and a Healthy Lifestyle
A popular way to maintain your health is to exercise by participating in sports. Exercise is very good for your overall health. It can reduce stress, and even strengthen your joints, bones, and heart. However, it is an unfortunate fact that injuries can occur while partaking in these activities. Whether you’ve become overzealous with your routine, or simply forget to use the proper safety equipment, it’s become very common these days to become injured while doing these activities.
Proper Care for Injury
In order to diagnose which injury you may have, x-rays or MRI’s may be necessary. This helps rule out fractures and allows us to find soft-tissue injuries. Ice and heat may be helpful in reducing pain while the tissue is healing, and elevation helps to reduce swelling. The most important thing to know is how sports injuries can be prevented. Educating yourself and your family on proper warm up and cool down procedures, sufficient water intake, and proper techniques can reduce sports injuries substantially.
If you’ve been injured playing sports and would like to schedule an appointment, please call the office.
Call 707-994-5204
