Sports Medicine Helps Sports Injuries Heal Faster, Supports Wellness

From surfing the Pacific to playing 18 holes, San Jose and the Bay Area are a sports enthusiasts dream. A strained muscle, herniated disc or golfers elbow injury can stick you on the sidelines. Without proper care, your sports injury may fail to fully heal leading to chronic pain and increasing your risk for future injuries.

If you have sustained an injury, San Jose sports medicine and chiropractic care can help your body heal. Our chiropractor is trained in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of sports injuries, as well as ongoing wellness care. Heres how we can help:

#1: Tennis elbow or golf elbow. Incorrect repetitive motions can strain tendons in the elbow, causing inflammation and chronic pain. In many patients, a spinal misalignment is contributing to the improper motion. Chiropractic adjustments help restore alignment and correct movement. Physiotherapy can help reduce swelling, promote internal healing and relieve pain.

#2: Knee pain. High-impact sports like running or playing basketball can damage nerves and connective tissue. Active release technique (ART) is a soft tissue rehabilitation treatment that promotes internal healing and helps relieve pain. Corrective care exercises help strengthen the surrounding tissues, and proper warm up and cool down exercises can reduce the risk for future problems.

#3: Herniated disc. If you suffer from chronic back pain, a herniated disc may be compressing a nerve in your back. Everyone from runners to golfers can injure their backs, causing a misalignment of the spine. Chiropractic care helps a herniated disc return to its proper position in the spine, which relieves pressure on the nerves. Physiotherapy treatments can also help ease back pain, reduce inflammation, and help restore movement to the lumbar spine.

#4: Plantar fasciitis. This painful injury occurs when the plantar fascia becomes inflamed or swollen. The plantar fascia is thick tissue that stretches between the heel and the toes, supporting the foots arch. Physiotherapy treatments help reduce inflammation and promote the healing process.

Has sports medicine helped your body heal after an injury? Share your story below.