How Chiropractic Helps Sport Injuries In Edmonton Depends On The Type Of Injury

By Ma Lillibeth Coper Incipido


Chiropractors encounter common sports injuries on a daily basis. When the so-called weekend warrior does not take time to stretch before a game or cool down after, he or she invites a higher probability of being hurt. Stress fractures occur when a runner does not build up running time slowly, rather than rushing into long distance races immediately. At Edmonton Chiropractic care is provided along with advice on how to avoid these and other injuries in the future.

Straining and overextension may result in erosion of cartilage in a joint. Tendinitis may be caused by overuse of a joint. A high incidence of major and minor injuries occur in athletes who spend long hours training for sports competitions of all kinds.

Without appreciation of the goals set for themselves by professional athletes, a chiropractor cannot be as effective as one who respects their aspirations. There is a time when he should be benched rather than continuing to play in pain. This may exacerbate the injury and make it last longer.

Evaluation and care should never be delayed. Early attention will provide faster rehabilitation. The chiropractor who cares for athletes is responsible for making objective decisions. The athlete must respect those decisions and discontinue his participation in the game. Continuing to play in spite of injury can have detrimental effects down the road.

Among football players the most prevalent injuries are caused by colliding with another player. Orthopedic injuries to the knee, ankle, foot, shoulder and back occur on a regular basis. The initial chiropractic examination may include x-rays to help facilitate assessment.

Following the evaluation a care plan can be set up for the fastest possible rehabilitation. It may include spinal adjustments, massage, applications of hot or cold compresses and rest. After a professional athlete retires, he may be left with chronic pain due to earlier accidents. He can rely on regularly scheduled chiropractic visits to facilitate a reduction of the pain caused by those early incidents.




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