Chiropractic Treatment and Sports Injuries
Many top sports teams and top athletes now have a
Chiropractor as part of their medical care.
Amateur sports enthusiasts and professional sports men/women
are all likely to suffer from occasional sports injuries.
Injuries may be the result of poor warm up and stretching
techniques, years of poor posture or a previously undetected spine or joint problem.
Pain is a warning sign and should not be ignored.
Failing to receive the appropriate treatment promptly and
continuing to overuse the injured area may prolong the healing process and result in a chronic injury and the shortening of
a promising career.
Injuries regularly treated by chiropractors include:
- Lower back pain
- Hamstring
and calf strains
- Groin & thigh sprains
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Neck pain
- Tendonitis
- Shoulder sprain/strain
- Sciatica
- Tennis/golfers elbow
Painkilling drugs
may temporarily relieve or mask symptoms but Chiropractors diagnose and treat the real cause of an injury.
Treatment
At
the initial consultation at the clinic, the chiropractor takes a full medical history, investigates lifestyle, posture etc.,
carries out a thorough examination and takes x-rays when necessary. Once the diagnosis is made, a treatment plan is prepared.
Chiropractors
use gentle, specific manipulation and adjustment techniques to free stiff joints and remove spinal irritation. They may also
use modalities such as ultrasound and interferential.
Treatment is generally painless, although some short-term discomfort
may be felt around the injured area.
Once painful symptoms settle, patients are encouraged to follow a program of rehabilitation exercises to help strengthen the
injured area, improve flexibility and prevent recurrence of the problem.
Chiropractic treatment aims to restore normal
function to your joints and muscles as well as your nervous system, which may increase control, co-ordination and muscle strength.
Chiropractic
is a course of treatment. The number of treatments required will depend on the nature of the condition and how long it has
been present.
