Sports injuries have the potential of keeping you on the sidelines, but you don’t have to let them. Dr. E’rika Brock at Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center of Temple Hills, MD, offers customized care for athletes of all levels.
Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries
No matter what sport or activity you prefer, or whether you play all the time or just here and there, your body may be pushed beyond its limits. Contact sports can often be riskier, but even competing in marathons can be taxing and lead to injuries.
This can be troubling, as you want to keep your body performing at its peak and don’t want an injury to get in the way. Dr. Brock and the team at Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Temple Hills, MD, share below how chiropractic care can help both prevent and treat sports injuries.
Injury Rehabilitation
The majority of injuries that occur with sports are those to one or more components of the musculoskeletal system. Typically, these injuries include:
- Joint dislocations
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Back injuries
- Pinched nerves
- Achilles tendon injuries
While it’s well known that chiropractors can help relieve back pain, most people are unaware that they provide techniques to treat the full musculoskeletal system.
When you sustain an injury, Dr. Brock will determine where the initial injury lies, any additional damage that the injury has caused, and any contributing factors, such as posture or repetitive use. She will then determine the best techniques to address them all, such as:
- Hand and instrument-assisted adjustments to restore alignment of the bones and joints
- Electrical stimulation therapy for tension and muscle spasms
- Massage therapy to relieve tension, inflammation, and limited range of motion
- Therapeutic ultrasound for penetrating the soft tissues to stimulate the healing of sprains, strains, and other injuries
Combining such techniques helps ensure that both the hard and soft tissues are restored to health naturally, which allows athletes to get back to what they love more quickly.
Injury Prevention
Chiropractic care doesn’t just help injuries heal. It’s also beneficial for achieving and maintaining optimal musculoskeletal health. The techniques used for rehabilitation, as well as therapeutic exercises and lifestyle adjustments, can all help address vulnerable areas before they become actual problems. Athletes can achieve a greater range of motion, flexibility, balance, and optimal health and wellness through ongoing care, which reduces the likelihood of an injury and keeps you in the game longer.
If you’ve sustained any sports injuries, it’s time to take control and get back to your best performance. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Brock at Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center of Temple Hills, MD, by calling (301) 485-0047 today.