Common Sports Injuries and How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Don't let sports injuries sideline you from getting back into training! Explore how chiropractic care can help speed recovery and prevent future injuries.

Did you know nearly 300,000 people over age 25 in the United States suffered from exercise equipment injuries last year? 

Thousands of other sports injuries occurred last year, taking many people to their doctors and local hospitals.

If you have an active life and experienced an injury, you should consider alternative treatments to medication.



Continue reading if you want to discover the most common sports injuries that Fisher Chiropractic can help treat! 

Swollen Muscles 

Athletes often live by the saying, "if you aren't in pain, you won't gain."

Swollen muscles have become a tool for measuring athletic success and many people think that pain is a good thing, no matter what. Unfortunately, not all muscle pain can be good and it can lead to sports injuries. When your muscles are swollen and don't get time to recover, they can get fatigued. 

It's common for people to push themselves in the gym or on the field. To prevent muscle fatigue, however, you need body adjustment, cold therapy, and other treatments to speed up recovery. 

Taking care of your muscles at the chiropractor can help your muscles grow stronger and increase your strength. 

Aches & Pains 

Whether you're a regular athlete or just like to play in the local volleyball tournament, you likely suffer from aches and pains. 

More than 20% of adults in the US suffer from chronic pain. Seeing a chiropractor can help treat your aches and pains, no matter where they came from. If you have a sports injury that is causing discomfort, a chiropractic adjustment can help.

When the spine and upper body get an adjustment, the rest of the body can support itself without tension. Pinched nerves often bring athletes into the office since relaxing and working out the knots can relieve the pain. 

Out chiropractors can use a variety of methods to reduce aches and pains that you get from training and injuries. This can also speed up the recovery time for future injuries. 

Sprains & Strains 

We offer both traditional and innovative therapy services to accommodate each patient. 

Depending on where you got a strain or sprain, certain treatments may be more effective. Cold laser therapy, for example, can decrease the time it takes for your body to recover and reduce swelling. 

Strains involve injuries to the tendons and muscles while sprains deal with the ligaments. Pay attention to where you feel the pain and our chiropractors can help with recovery. 

Tendon Injuries

Chiropractors spend many years studying tendons and ligaments in the body.

They are some of the most practiced doctors regarding the body since they have so much hands-on experience. You can trust that you'll get excellent care from our team since they've helped spot, treat, and repair tendon injuries each day. 

With body adjustments and the Graston technique, you can leave soft-tissue issues in the dust. 

If you have pain or tenderness around your tendons, you should make an appointment. Some injuries will also make your skin feel hot to the touch and look red or swollen. Our chiropractors can prevent tendons from stiffening, which causes significant damage. 

Injured Rotator Cuff 

Although athletes can injure their rotator cuffs in several ways, there are a few sports that increase the risk. 

Baseball, golf, and tennis are some of the worst sports to play if you suffer from rotator cuff problems. Basketball and swimming are also at the top of the list for contributing to rotator cuff injuries. 

Fortunately, Fisher Chiropractic has everything you need for a quick and painless recovery. Body adjustments and ice therapy can reduce swelling and inflammation around rotator cuffs. You will notice a larger range of motion with this mix of treatments, but laser therapy might be necessary. 

If you have a constant ache that feels dull and deep in your shoulder, you might have injured your rotator cuff. Sometimes sleeping in a strange position can even cause this injury! 

Bone Fractures 

Typically, people go to the urgent care or hospital if they think they fractured a bone.

You can also visit Fisher Chiropractic for fast x-rays and assessments. Depending on the bone that fractured, you might not need a cast or medication. Simple chiropractic treatments can help heal the bone and ensure it grows back stronger. 

If you've already visited a hospital, you can still discuss treatment options with our team. Using a variety of treatments at once can help with recovery by lowering your pain and discomfort. 

Dislocations

Have you ever been to the chiropractor, felt something in your body move, and everything felt better?

Chiropractic adjustments can move dislocated bones and tendons back to where they belong. Pinched nerves and tension can increase pain and cause minor dislocations. When you have a significant dislocation, cold laser treatment and taping can help with the recovery process. 

Common places athletes experience dislocations include the hips, joints, and shoulders. Our chiropractors will assess your injury and carefully reposition bone ends and tendons to their proper places. 

Don't Let These Sports Injuries Keep You on the Bench

Sports injuries happen at the worst times, for example, right before a competition or vacation.

Sports injuries can impact your life if you are a paid athlete and play daily or joined a local co-ed team. Taking medications and stretching only helps so much, which is when you need to look for chiropractic care. Our chiropractors try to resolve your pain as quickly as possible so that you can get back on the field. 

Don't be afraid to make a call and discuss the type of care you should expect. A short call with us can relieve anxiety and help your body recover. 

Make sure you request an appointment with our skilled team, Fisher Chiropractic is ready to help!