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When people hear the term “sports injury” they tend to immediately think of athletes like football or baseball players, straining muscles, straining joints, tearing tendons, and the like in the course of their matches. The truth is, just about anyone engaging in physical activity can suffer these sorts of injuries.

When a person lifts a heavy object and strains their back, when they twist wrong during physical labor and throw out their shoulder or end up with a slipped disc in their neck, all of this can be a sports injury. Sports injuries refer to sprains, strains, tears, bone fractures, joint dislocations, or other injuries caused during physical activity, which are also common to sports.

There is no one true way to treat a given injury. Treatment of an injury depends largely upon the source and cause of the injury and the physical capabilities and needs of the individual patient. This is one of the primary problems with standard medicine: it tends to adopt a “one size fits all” approach to treating injuries. Natural medicine and holistic approaches take a different approach entirely.

Chiropractors take a whole body approach to health and healing. While many efforts to treat sports injuries involve spinal adjustments and manipulation, each patient requires a specialized course of treatment tailored to their individual needs in order to ensure complete and effective recovery.

Chiropractors don't just focus on alleviating pain and healing, however; the treatment methods employed for each patient will be designed to help prevent future injuries as well. By using the right forms of activity, exercise, diet, and adjustment, not only will the patient feel better than ever, they will significantly reduce the chances of re-injury later on.

The most common include sprains and strains, muscle pulls, tendon and ligament injuries, knee and ankle problems, shoulder injuries, and back and neck strain. Overuse and repetitive-motion injuries are common too, and you do not have to play a sport to get one. Everyday lifting, twisting, and labor can cause the same damage.

Sooner is usually better. Getting evaluated early, once anything serious has been ruled out, helps reduce pain, keeps the injury from becoming a long-term problem, and speeds recovery. If you have severe pain, numbness, or trouble moving, seek care right away.

As a general rule, ice helps in the first day or two to calm swelling and pain from a fresh injury, while heat is better later for loosening tight, stiff muscles. Every injury is different, though, so the best step is to have Dr. Pell assess yours and tell you exactly what will help.

Yes, and that is a big part of the goal. Beyond healing the current injury, Dr. Pell works to correct the imbalances, weaknesses, and movement patterns that led to it, using the right exercise, adjustment, and guidance so you are far less likely to get hurt again.

It can. By keeping your spine and joints moving freely, improving flexibility and balance, and reducing nagging pain, chiropractic care helps your body work more efficiently. Many athletes use it to recover faster, move better, and stay in the game.

Recovery time depends on the type and severity of the injury and how consistent you are with your plan. Minor strains may settle in a couple of weeks, while more significant injuries take longer. After your exam, Dr. Pell will give you a realistic timeline and a plan to get there safely.

Cost depends on your injury and care plan, which we go over clearly before treatment begins. To keep care affordable, we offer flexible financing through CareCredit and Cherry, so you can start now and pay over time. Just ask and we will help you find the option that fits your budget.