Back to Action Following a Sports Injury

Sports injury is a familiar injury treated by our Ellisville chiropractor. Whether you are an avid athlete or just like to keep in shape, your injury and pain can be hard to handle. Back pain, neck pain and knee pain can result from a sports injury. There are many different types of injuries related to sports activities some of the most common sports injuries include strains and sprains, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis.

Our chiropractor is concerned with your wellness and pain management. He will design an individualized plan to treat your specific injury. Through chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy and acupuncture our chiropractor will help you manage your sports injury pain and get on the road to recovery.

Strains and sprains are common sports injuries which tend to happen during sports that involve repetitive stress or overuse of muscles. An example of repetitive stress injuries that strain your muscles is tennis elbow. This injury can be treated by using techniques such as physical therapy or corrective exercises and massage to relax and loosen the muscles and tissues that are affected by the injury.

Tendonitis is a familiar injury that many athletes develop. Tendons connect your muscles to your bones and ensure movement of your body. When tendons become inflamed it causes pain because of the pull on the muscle; this is where tendonitis forms. Tendonitis can cause back pain, neck pain or knee pain. Chiropractic care methods can help alleviate pain caused by this sports injury and assist in healing your tendonitis. By using corrective exercises, ice therapy and massage our chiropractor will isolate the injury and work to heal it as quickly and possible so that you can "get back in the game."

Plantar fasciitis is another frequent sports-related injury. This condition occurs when the area of tissue running from the heel of your foot along the arch becomes inflamed. The injury can produce extreme pain and you may not even start to feel the discomfort until it is too late. Chiropractic care in combination with taping and massage will help relieve pain and promote recovery as well as discourage reoccurrence of this sports injury.