Sports Injuries

Injuries can occur in almost every sport. Whether you participate in team sports like basketball and football, or individual ones like skiing and bicycling, injuries are always possible. They can occur unexpectedly during activity or slowly over time from repetitive motions. Many common types of sports injuries can be treated by your Sacramento chiropractor. The experienced and knowledgeable chiropractors at The Healing Touch Chiropractic in Midtown Sacramento are familiar with common sports injuries and how to treat them.

Common Sports Injuries

The neck and lower back are especially prone to injury during athletic events. For example, athletes who run or lift weights regularly can easily develop lower back injuries due to the repetitive movements involved in both running and lifting. Even though swimming is touted as being such a safe sport because of the low impact to the spine, swimmers are at risk for lower back injuries due to possible hyperextension while performing strokes such as the crawl or breaststroke. When talking about injuries to the spine, activities such as cycling, golfing, skiing and gymnastics can all result in muscle strains and lower back injuries. Other sports, like football and soccer, are associated with injuries to the neck, spine and head.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic techniques can be used to help heal sports injuries and provide relief from pain or discomfort caused by an injury. A chiropractor can adjust the back and neck to reduce joint inflammation, improve joint function and help cut pain. Chiropractic care is not just for injury recovery. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of the cure as chiropractic adjustments can help prevent future sports injuries. By performing movements to adjust the spine so that the vertebrae are lined up and move correctly, your chiropractor at The Healing Touch Chiropractic can ensure your spine is ready for use and less prone to injury.

Participating in sports are a great way to stay fit, compete, and have fun. While they are engaging, they come with their own risks for neck, back and other physical injuries. If you have sustained a sports related injury, a chiropractor can help with your recovery, as well as provide preventative measures of future sports related injuries. Here at The Healing Touch Chiropractic, we have Doctors of Chiropractic that provide chiropractic care for those participating in sports and sports related injuries.

No matter what your concerns, we invite you to call our Midtown Sacramento Chiropractic Office, The Healing Touch Chiropractic, at 916-447-3344 for a FREE consultation regarding your condition. We have our own free parking just outside our door and convenient office hours Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. At our office, the consultation is always FREE. So, there’s no obligation to sit down with one of our doctors and discuss your specific chiropractic questions with zero obligations. Please don’t hesitate to call and set up a consultation today.