Whether you're the weekend warrior on the field, the everyday jogger, or a semi-pro at the game, you're at risk of a sports injury. Whether it's a sprain, strain, tendinitis, misalignment, or several other issues, Dr. E’rika Brock, serving Temple Hills, MD, and the nearby region, has your back, knee, shoulder, or whatever part you injure.
Signs of an Injury
Unfortunately, even if you stretch like you should and are well aware of how to play the game properly, an injury could still occur. We recommend knowing the signs of common sports injuries so you know when a trip to your local chiropractor in Temple Hills, MD, may be necessary. Some examples include:
- Sudden bruising, swelling, or pain
- Difficulty bearing weight on a lower limb
- Loss of range of motion
- Tenderness
- Pain that worsens during activity
Diagnosing Your Injury
Diagnosing your injury accurately is the first part of providing a solid treatment plan so you can return to the game sooner. During this point in your treatment, our chiropractor will ask you questions about how the injury happened, when you noticed symptoms, and the severity of any pain. Visually, our practitioner will inspect the area for bruising, swelling, and other signs of an injury. A palpation of the area can help determine the location of the pain and assess the tissue underneath.
Treating Your Issue
You may benefit from an adjustment if you have a back or neck injury. Adjustments promote circulation and relieve pressure on the nearby nerves and soft tissue. Sometimes, we may recommend these for an extremity injury.
The Activator technique may be used to treat neck, back, or certain extremity injuries. This technique uses a specialized device known as an Activator adjusting tool that provides an area with a gentle force to realign a joint.
Moreover, the pro-adjuster is a handy tool our chiropractor has for assessing and performing adjustments.
The diversified technique is another treatment our chiropractor uses, but it isn’t applied with a tool. This technique consists of spinal adjustments done with the hands to deliver low-impact, high-speed thrusts that can help with neck and back issues and certain problems in the extremities.
Through gentle stretches and other soft tissue therapies, our chiropractor can facilitate the healing of sprains and other sports injuries in the extremities.
Anytime you're suffering after a sports injury and want to heal optimally or as quickly as possible, reach out to Dr. Brock, serving Temple Hills, MD, and the general vicinity. Our chiropractor understands the musculoskeletal system well and what it takes to heal sports injuries to the best of your body's ability using proven techniques.
Book by calling 301-485-0047 or through our website.