How a Chiropractor Can Help with Sports Injuries

You were injured playing sports, and now you have one goal in mind: to recover quickly so you can get back on the playing field. Reaching that goal is easy when you see a chiropractor. Your chiropractor can treat a variety of sports injuries, including strains, sprains, hyperextensions, neck injuries, and repetitive motion injuries. Most importantly, the provider can help you recover quickly, so you’ll be back in the game in no time.

 

Reduced Recovery Time with Chiropractic Care

Your body has its own healing response after a sports injury that can, unfortunately, slow your recovery. The body sends additional blood and nutrients to the site of the injury, causing inflammation that increases recovery time. That’s why doctors recommend icing sports injuries. The ice reduces inflammation, but only, of course, when it’s on the injured body part, so recovery is still slower than you’d like. Your chiropractor can alleviate inflammation by helping your body release interleukin 6, a natural anti-inflammatory. Unlike ice, interleukin 6 works for the long term. You’ll notice the difference after a single treatment, and you’ll continue to get better with subsequent treatments. Before long, you’ll be healed and back on the playing field.

 

Fast Pain Relief

Being in pain makes a quick recovery nearly impossible, but luckily, you can enjoy fast pain relief when you visit a chiropractor. First, inflammation causes pain, so once that’s gone, you’ll notice a huge difference. Second, chiropractic adjustments cause your body to release natural painkillers that provide fast relief. You’ll be back to training much faster when you undergo chiropractic treatments.

 

Restore Your Range of Motion

Pain isn’t the only thing that will hold you back from rehabilitating your injury. Your range of motion also must be restored if you’re going to get back to playing form. Inflammation impedes your range of motion so by reducing inflammation, you’ll be ready to train shortly after your injury.

 

Breaks Down Scar Tissue

When you’re injured, your body forms scar tissue to promote healing. Unfortunately, this natural healing process can cause your symptoms to last much longer. You’ll likely feel pain and stiffness for months due to the scar tissue and even if you can get back on the field, your performance will be compromised. Your chiropractor can break up the newly formed scar tissue, so you can heal faster.

 

Protect the Injured Site

Your chiropractor can even help you protect the site of the injury, so you don’t hurt it again. For example, if you sprain your ankle on the field, your chiropractor can help you build up the muscles around the ligament to protect it from future injuries. This will make you stronger and more powerful on the field.

 

If you have a sports injury and want to get back on the field quickly, it’s time to visit a chiropractor. Call The Spine Clinic at (503) 362-5555 to schedule an appointment.