When someone thinks of a chiropractor, it is usually for neck or back pain, but most chiropractors treat much more than those two ailments. Chiropractic, in general, is the practice of adjustments to realign the spine and create better communication through our neurological pathways. What often is not known is that conditions such as plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, tennis or golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel, and various sports injuries can be treated by your chiropractor.
Sports injuries in anyone — from a child, teenager or adult — can also be evaluated and treated. Sports injuries — such as a sprain or strain, overuse, or muscle imbalances — can be assessed with a whole-body approach. There are times that a recurrent knee injury may be caused by an imbalance in the pelvis or elsewhere in the body. Having an assessment of the entire body can help achieve optimal efficiency and injury prevention.
There are techniques such as Graston, dry needling and muscle release techniques that can aid in these conditions, combined with adjustments. Graston is the use of a metal soft-tissue tool to break up scar tissue and adhesions to promote healing. Dry needling is the use of a filiform needle to go directly to the trigger point to release it. Using muscle release techniques, we are also going for the same goal to increase circulation and promote healing of the affected muscle. All these techniques can aid in the healing of many injuries that are not just spine related.
Stretching, mobility and strength are key components to further complete our goals of healing and injury relief. Once there is damage to an area, we need to use rehabilitative exercises to get the muscle and joint functioning in their optimal state. This is done first by stretching and mobility in the appropriate areas and then strengthening the weak areas. Each condition and person are different, so this is formulated for the patient directly.
When it comes to chiropractic care, think beyond just neck and back pain.
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