Why Sports Injury and Performance Care?

The older you get, the longer it takes sport-related injuries to heal. Without proper attention, these injuries will linger and cause all kinds of problems later in life. You might have a shoulder that has been acting up for years. Or maybe you have a knee that causes fits from time to time. These usually stem from injuries sustained at an earlier time in life, but you don't have to accept these injuries as part of your life. All you need to do is have it addressed now. By addressing the injury early on, you will avoid those long-term problems. We can help you with whatever kind of sports-related injury you may be experiencing and get you back on your feet.

Treating Sports Injuries

Most sports injuries are not broken bones or twisted extremities. Instead, most injuries are internal and may not have any pain or discomfort at first. However, leaving your sports injury untreated can lead to significant complications later in life. Over time, the injury will compound itself, and before you know it, that small discomfort will turn into something that will prevent your body from performing at its optimal level.

The injury is often due to a bone that has slightly shifted out of position or rubbing up against a nerve. These are issues your primary healthcare provider is likely not able to see, and even if they can, they might tell you to consider surgery. Surgery for these kinds of injuries should be a last-ditch effort. Thankfully, you likely won't need to consider anything of that nature. Come to Lone Tree Chiropractic and we can get to the bottom of your knee, back, neck, or whatever other injury you are suffering.

Sports Related Injuries

Here are some of the more common sports-related injures we see at Lone Tree Chiropractic:

• Shin Splints: These are often found in runners, tennis, soccer, and basketball players due to frequent start and stop motions. Those with chronic pain usually receive treatment on their ankles, calf, and feet.
• Knee Injuries: Runner's knee causes pain and tenderness by the kneecap or around the sides of the knee. Misalignments of the hip and spine often cause it. Our team will make adjustments to properly align the affected area with easing the stress on joints, decreasing inflammation, and help with healing.
• Sprains and Strains: Strains and sprains happen when a tendon, ligament, or muscle is torn. Often massage is used to increase proper blood flow to help reduce inflammation.
• Dislocations: These are seen in high-impact sports like football or hockey. To treat dislocations, they use a combination of ultrasound, laser therapy, hot/cold compresses, electrotherapy, and a slow increase of exercise to strengthen the shoulder.