Common Sports Injuries and How Chiropractors Help

When athletes experience aches and pains, many of them turn to chiropractors for support. Chiropractors help athletes at all levels perform their best.

Most pro sports teams in North America employ a chiropractor – including every NFL team. Both professional and amateur athletes depend on chiropractors to help manage sports injuries and related issues.

Here are some of the most common sports injuries and how chiropractors can help:

•        Knee injuries, including MCL and ACL tears
•       Back pain and other issues
•       Joint and mobility problems
•       Sprains and strains
•        Fractures
•        Inflamed or swollen muscles

For minor injuries, many doctors recommend over the counter medications along with rest, ice, heat, and compression.

For more serious injuries, however, medication and ordinary treatment may not be enough. That’s where chiropractors can help, customizing treatment to the athlete to provide long-term relief.

Chiropractors adjust these issues using different therapies. Some chiropractors recommend chiropractic adjustments, for example, when they manually adjust the spine to realign the body. Others use various physiotherapy or physical therapy techniques. Some use flexion distraction and spinal decompression. Some chiropractors are wizards at massage therapy, carefully targeting the region to help athletes perform at their best.

Schedule a free consultation with Renew Chiropractic in Lakewood, Colorado today to discover how the best chiropractors can help manage all types of sports injuries.