There are 2 types of injuries which athletes commonly present with: Acute or Overuse. An acute injury is sudden, such as a tear, and would rapidly show signs of inflammation. Unfortunately many athletes will tend to ignore such acute strains or tears until the injury becomes repetitive and generally more serious. The sooner the treatment the better the recovery. Chiropractors would be more exposed to overuse injuries which will generally present as:

• Tendonitis and Bursitis
• Ligamentous tears
• Plantar Fasciatis
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• Runners Knee
• Shin Splints

A close analysis of your posture, spinal and peripheral joint mobility, Surface Electromyogram study and Spinal X-rays when necessary would reveal an array of correctable faults.

Chiropractors use gentle, specific and effective adjustments to reduce nerve interference free stiff joints and restore normal movement. Chiropractors may also use modalities such as soft tissue releases, acupuncture and heat-Cold treatment Adjustments are generally painless, although some short-term discomfort may sometimes be felt around the injured area.

Once the injury settles, the chiropractor will encourage you to follow a programme of rehabilitation exercises to help strengthen the injured area, improve flexibility and prevent recurrence of the problem. A regime of wellness/maintenance care is also recommended to help the general conditioning of the spine and other peripheral joints.

Chiropractic is not just for pain but in actual fact can boost your performance and ability to function optimally.

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