Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, you have probably faced an injury at some point. Common sports injuries include sprains, strains, swollen muscles, shin splints, rotator cuff injuries, knee injuries, and dislocations.
Some sports problems are acute injuries, the result of a sudden event that causes very noticeable symptoms. Others are chronic, overuse conditions that may have more subtle signs, either at first or consistently over time.
Symptoms
Symptoms from a chronic or overuse injury tend to develop over time. However, acute flare-ups of old injuries can be common.
Symptoms of a sports injury include the following:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Instability
- Redness
- Weakness
- Numbness and Tingling
What are the treatments for sports injuries?
Unlike painkilling drugs, a chiropractor gets behind the cause of the injury, rather than just treating the injury itself. We carry out a full examination (including x-rays if necessary), and ask you questions about your active lifestyle and medical history to discover the cause of your poor performance and make a diagnosis. Then your treatment will begin, often with gentle, specific adjustments to free stiff joints and remove spinal joint irritation. This treatment is generally painless and will be followed up by a rehabilitation plan to strengthen the injured area, improve your flexibility, and prevent future flare-ups.
If you are an athlete and you suffer from an injury or looking for better performance and flexibility, call our clinic to get your spine checked.