Sport Injury FAQs

Whether you are a professional or a recreational athlete, you are at risk for getting injured every time you play sports. Sports injuries are frustrating, as they prevent you from participating in what you love. They can also be debilitating. However, chiropractic care can help by speeding up your recovery and even preventing you from incurring future injuries. At Anken Family ChiroCare in Rome, NY, our chiropractor diagnoses and treats sports injuries. Here are some commonly asked questions about these injuries.

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What Causes a Sports Injury?

While you may take safety precautions to prevent sports injuries, they can still occur. Here are the most prevalent causes of sports injuries:

  • Insufficient or improper training practices
  • Muscle imbalances
  • Weakened bones, muscles, ligaments, or tendons
  • Previous injury
  • Fatigue
  • Over training
  • Poor sporting gear
  • Inadequate warm-up

What Are the Symptoms of Sports Injuries?

Sports injury symptoms may appear immediately or show up hours or days after the initial injury. Some common symptoms include:

  • Severe pain
  • A joint or bone that is out of place
  • Extreme arm or leg weakness
  • Limited mobility
  • Swelling
  • A hand, arm, elbow, finger, or wrist that seems to be very tender
  • Your foot, ankle, knee, leg not being able to hold weight

What Sports Injuries Does Our Chiropractor Treat?

If you suffer from a sports injury, our chiropractor can help. We treat a wide variety of sports injuries. Here are some of the most common: 

  • Dislocations
  • Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Shin splints
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Runner’s knee
  • Tennis elbow
  • Strains and sprains

What Does Sports Injury Treatment Involve?

When you first visit us for a sports injury, our chiropractor will perform a thorough physical exam. We look for the root cause of your pain and can detect any underlying conditions. After a diagnosis, our chiropractor will create a personalized treatment plan for you.

Treatment will differ depending on the injury. Our chiropractor uses spinal adjustments and spinal decompression for many back and neck injuries. For soft tissue injuries, our sports injury chiropractor may use electric stimulation or ultrasound therapy to heal and strengthen muscles. Additionally, we offer corrective exercises. Stretching and strengthening exercises will improve your range of motion and strengthen your body to decrease your chances of a future injury.

Are Sports Injuries Preventable?

With appropriate precautions, it is possible to prevent sports injuries. It is vital to warm up before playing sports. Appropriate sports gear — mouth guards, shoes, helmets, and padding — can improve safety and decrease the risk of injury. Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the chances of certain sports injuries, as well. 

Visit Our Chiropractor in Rome, NY for Sports Injury Treatment

If you are suffering from a sports injury, we can help. At Anken Family ChiroCare in Rome, NY, our chiropractor provides natural, effective treatment methods for sports injuries. We will help you get back to playing the sport you love. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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