Sports Injuries

Have you gotten hurt playing sports, golfing, jogging, or lifting in the gym? Do you feel stinging, pain, soreness, or lack of mobility as the result of your injury?

While some minor injuries clear up in no time, some require professional treatment to ensure it is addressed correctly, and that your body has the support and foundation it needs to heal without becoming a chronic issue.

What is the definition of a sport injury?

A sports injury is any type of harm or damage to the body that occurs during physical activity, exercise, or athletic training. These injuries can result from a variety of causes, including overuse, improper technique, sudden impacts, or insufficient warm-up and conditioning. Sports injuries range from mild strains and sprains to more severe issues like fractures, dislocations, and ligament tears. Commonly affected areas include muscles, joints, tendons, and bones, with injuries often involving the knees, ankles, shoulders, and spine. Sports injuries not only cause immediate pain and discomfort but can also lead to chronic issues if left untreated. Proper treatment, rest, and rehabilitation are essential for healing, as well as a structured return to activity to prevent re-injury.

Types of Sports Injuries

There are several different types of injuries caused by playing sports. Each type of injury requires careful examination and the right course of treatment to heal.

• Sprains and Strains: Chiropractic adjustments help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility in areas affected by muscle strains or ligament sprains, such as in the ankles, wrists, and knees.
• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow: Chiropractic treatments can reduce pain and inflammation in the elbow joints and surrounding muscles, promoting faster recovery.
• Knee Injuries: We can address knee pain related to issues such as patellar tracking or ACL injuries, reducing inflammation and improving joint function.
• Shin Splints: By improving alignment in the lower body, chiropractic care can alleviate the discomfort associated with shin splints, helping athletes recover faster.
• Hip Flexor Injuries: Chiropractors can treat hip pain and tightness, often helping to release tension in the muscles around the hip and improving flexibility.
• Headaches from Concussions: Chiropractic care, especially gentle adjustments, can help manage headache symptoms resulting from sports-related concussions.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Chiropractic adjustments and soft tissue techniques can relieve foot pain related to plantar fasciitis, common in runners and other athletes
• Shoulder Injuries: Issues like rotator cuff strains or shoulder impingements can be treated with chiropractic care, which can improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
• Back and Neck Pain: Injuries from sports often strain the spinal muscles and ligaments. Chiropractic adjustments can align the spine, reducing tension and helping alleviate pain from these injuries.

Chiropractic Care

At Edwards Chiropractic, Dr. Joe Edwards takes a holistic approach to treating sports injuries of all kinds. From injuries suffered during jogs, walks, and a friendly game of pickle ball, to those suffered at the gym, on the court, and on the field, our goal is to get you functioning at 100% without pain or discomfort. We have worked with patients of all ages, and helped high school, college, and even professional athletes eliminate pain and improve performance, and look forward to help you do the same.