Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries: Recover Faster and Get Back in the Game in Central Wisconsin

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Being sidelined by a sports injury can be incredibly frustrating. At Marks Chiropractic in Marathon, we understand the importance of a speedy recovery for athletes of all levels in Central Wisconsin. Here, we'll discuss some common sports injuries, their treatment options, and how chiropractic care can play a vital role in your recovery journey, all while keeping costs in mind with evidence-based approaches.

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Common Sports Injuries:

• Ankle Sprain: A sprained ankle is a common injury resulting from a stretched or torn ligament. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty bearing weight.

  • Treatment: Movement, ice, compression, and elevation (MICE) are the first steps. Chiropractic adjustments can improve joint mobility and function, while physiotherapy exercise can strengthen the surrounding muscles and tissue.

• Hamstring Strain, sprain, or tear: A pulled hamstring occurs when the muscles in the back of the thigh are stretched or torn. Symptoms include pain, weakness, and difficulty walking.

  • Treatment: Rest, ice, compression, and graded exposure to movement are crucial for healing. Chiropractic adjustments can help improve flexibility and reduce pain. Maintaining good spine mobility can prove valuable here

• Knee Pain (General): Knee pain can have various causes, including overuse injuries, ligament tears, and meniscus problems. Symptoms can vary depending on the specific issue. We perform a thorough evaluation to determine the cause of your discomfort

  • Treatment: Chiropractic evaluation can help pinpoint the source of the pain. Treatment may involve adjustments, soft tissue therapy, instrument work, dry needling, laser therapy, and rehabilitation exercises to improve joint function and stability.

• Plantar Fasciitis: This condition causes pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot. It's often associated with heel pain.

  • Treatment: Chiropractic adjustments can help improve flexibility and reduce inflammation in the foot. Physical therapy can strengthen the muscles and address any biomechanical imbalances contributing to the problem.

• Rotator Cuff Injury: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff injuries can involve tears or inflammation. Symptoms include pain, weakness, and difficulty raising the arm.

  • Treatment: Chiropractic care can help improve shoulder joint mobility and stability. Specific adjustments and exercises can target the rotator cuff muscles to promote healing and prevent further injury.

• Shin Splints: Shin splints cause pain along the shinbone, often due to overuse or improper footwear. Symptoms include pain, tenderness, and swelling along the inner shin. Occasionally this can lead to more serious complications such as stress reaction of the tibia and fracture

  • Treatment: Rest, ice, and proper footwear are essential. Chiropractic adjustments can help improve biomechanics and reduce stress on the shinbone. Physiotherapy can strengthen the muscles and improve flexibility.

• Sprains and Strains (General): Sprains and strains are injuries to ligaments and tendons, respectively. Both involve overstretching or tearing of the tissue. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and limited mobility.

  • Treatment: Movement, ice, compression, and elevation (MICE) are crucial for initial healing. Chiropractic care can promote faster recovery by improving joint mobility, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue healing.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Sports Injuries:

Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, evidence-based approach to managing sports injuries. Here's how it can benefit you:

• Pain Management: Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce pain and discomfort associated with sports injuries. Our office uses research-based approaches to conservative management of painful conditions

• Improved Mobility: Adjustments can improve joint range of motion, allowing for better performance and faster recovery.

• Reduced Inflammation: Chiropractic care can help reduce inflammation, promoting tissue healing and a faster return to activity. Oftentimes we will utilize laser therapy, dry needling, kinesiology taping, among other therapeutic interventions to reduce the inflammatory response

• Enhanced Performance: By improving joint mobility and function, chiropractic care can enhance athletic performance and prevent future injuries. Simple changes such as training proper respiration (breathing) can improve athletic performance quickly

• Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to traditional medical approaches, chiropractic care can be a cost-effective option for managing sports injuries, especially when considering a focus on reducing pain and inflammation without relying heavily on medication.

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Keeping Costs Down:

We understand that managing healthcare costs is a concern. At Marks Chiropractic, we offer flexible payment options and can help navigate insurance coverage for chiropractic services. We also focus on evidence-based approaches, avoiding unnecessary treatments to keep your costs down.

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Benefits of Early Treatment:

Seeking chiropractic care early after a sports injury can significantly accelerate your recovery and prevent long-term complications. Early intervention can also minimize the need for pain medication and other interventions. Let's face it; everyone gets aches and pains that subside in two to four days. We don't always recommend seeking care with less urgent concerns so soon. Sports injuries (especially while in season and preparing for that game in two days) are a different story where time can be of the essence for a quick recovery!

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Schedule an Appointment Today!

If you're suffering from a sports injury in Central Wisconsin, don't let pain sideline you any longer. Contact Marks Chiropractic in Central Wisconsin today to schedule an appointment and discuss how chiropractic care can help you recover faster and get back to the activities you love.