Sports Injury Treatment from Our Chiropractor

It's unfortunately common for athletes to be sidelined by injuries. While some people try to ignore the pain and push through their injury, these behaviors can make the injury worse. At Alternative Health Care Chiropractic in Portland, OR, we can diagnose injuries and provide you with the injury treatment you need to recover. 

Sports Injuries that a Chiropractor Can Help Treat

Sports involve many behaviors that can lead to injury, including sudden starts and stops and body contacts. These behaviors can put stress on the body, leading to injuries. Chiropractors can help treat the spine, joints, muscles, and nerves, allowing them to treat a variety of injuries. Treated injuries include: 

• Sprains and strains 
• Shoulder injuries
• Knee injuries
• Tendonitis 
• Swollen muscles 
• Sciatica
• Rotator cuff tears
• Hamstring strains 

Some kinds of injuries are obvious, but some athletes don't realize that they've been injured until their symptoms become more severe. Pain is your body's way of telling you that there's a problem, so it might be a good idea to schedule an evaluation with a chiropractor if you've been dealing with physical discomfort.

The Potential Benefits of Seeing a Sport Chiropractor 

Chiropractic care is largely safe and non-invasive, making it a potentially good option for injured athletes. Whether you're dealing with chronic symptoms, like knee pain, or a specific type of injury, like tennis elbow, our treatment will be tailored to your needs. There are many potential advantages to seeking treatment from a sport chiropractor, such as:

• Customized treatment: Chiropractors focus on the injury itself and create customized treatment plans for every patient.
• Help getting fast pain relief: Not only can our chiropractor help you heal from your injury, but he can help relieve symptoms causing you discomfort. Chiropractic treatments like soft tissue therapy can be effective at treating pain and inflammation. 
• Improved range of motion: Many athletes lose mobility after an injury. During chiropractic treatment, you can get help regaining the mobility you've lost. Our chiropractor may even show you exercises that improve your flexibility.
• Preventing future injuries: Sports injuries are avoidable. Chiropractic care may help improve balance and athletic performance, lowering the risk of future injuries. 

Get Injury Treatment for Knee Pain from Our Chiropractor in Portland, OR

Even minor sports injuries can lead to complications, so it's a good idea to take injuries seriously. If you're dealing with uncomfortable symptoms, like shoulder or knee pain, visit us at Alternative Health Care Chiropractic in Portland, OR. We'll work with you to help ensure you make a full recovery from your injury, and we'll also help provide care that may improve your overall health. Call us at (503) 761-9648 for more information.