Did you know that up to a third of all injuries that occur in kids are due to sports injuries? While sports safety has come a long way over the years, sports injuries are still somewhat common. Fortunately, sports injury treatment provided by a chiropractor may help you or your children get back on the road to healing. Contact Dr. Austin Simmons to discuss sports injury treatment in Granger, IN.
How a Chiropractor Can Help With Sports Injuries
Chiropractors, in many ways, focus on the spine. The spine is the foundation of your body. It’s possible that you or your child’s spine will be affected by a sports injury. If the spine becomes misaligned, it could cause strain throughout the body.
Pain in the legs, the back, the neck, arms, or practically anywhere else could be the result of injuries in the back. Even migraines and jaw pain, among other aches, could be caused by problems with the spine. By straightening out and realigning the spine, it may be possible to relieve aches and pains throughout the body.
By addressing issues with the spine, it may be possible to improve an athlete’s performance as well. If an athlete feels pain while playing sports or cannot exert his or her full strength and effort, it could affect their performance. Want to learn more about treating a sports injury and live in Granger, IN, or nearby? Get in touch with Dr. Simmons.
Addressing Spinal Issues
A chiropractor can use hands-on manipulation to straighten out your spine, both in your back and neck. This often helps address the root causes of pains, aches, and strain caused by sports injuries.
A chiropractor can manipulate the spine to correct alignment. Often, this involves gentle, non-rotational applications. If a misaligned spine is causing strain, say in your limbs or neck, proper adjustment may reduce if not eliminate said strain.
Besides issues with alignment, it’s possible that a sports injury has also caused spinal compression. Gentle spinal manipulation treatment may help decompress the spine, thus potentially providing lasting relief.
Soft Tissue Treatments For Sports Injuries
While chiropractors often focus first on the spine, gentle, hands-on soft tissue treatment can also reduce pain and strain. Working with a chiropractor can, at times, feel like getting a massage. However, the hands-on soft tissue treatment provided by a chiropractor is targeted not just to provide relief right now, but to address underlying issues, thus delivering more lasting relief.
If the spine is out of alignment, however, the strain and pain may return rather quickly. Soft tissue manipulation can still provide relief, but it’s also important to adjust the spine to reduce strain more permanently.
Need to treat a sports injury and live in or near Granger, IN? Call 574-271-4628 to chat with Contact Dr. Simmons.