Sports injuries can occur when participating in recreational or competitive sports, or when simply working out on your own. Some sports 
injuries occur immediately after an accident, such as tripping, falling, or colliding with another athlete. Other sports injuries develop slowly over time as a result of repetitive motions. Tennis elbow is one example. If you have sustained a sports injury, a chiropractor can help. At Miller Chiropractic Health Center Attleboro, MA, Dr. Jason Miller, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, CCSP, can help treat your sports injuries.
Common Sports Injuries
Two areas of the body that are particularly vulnerable to being injured during sports are the neck and lower back. Athletes who lift weights or run regularly, for instance, are at risk of developing lower back injuries over time due to the repetitive motions associated with both activities. Other areas that can be susceptible to injury include joints like the shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles. Some common sports injuries associated with a variety of athletic activities include:
- Muscle strains
- Ankle sprains
- Shin splints
- Knee injuries
- Neck injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Groin pulls
Chiropractic Treatments
An Attleboro chiropractor can treat a wide range of sports injuries. Chiropractic techniques are applied to the injured area to reduce inflammation, improve flexibility, alleviate pain, and promote healing. In addition to healing and rehabilitating sports injuries, continued chiropractic care can also strengthen the injured area and minimize the risk of injury again in the future. Regular chiropractic visits help keep the spine properly aligned, the muscles relaxed, and the joints flexible so you are less prone to sustaining additional sports injuries.
Participating in sports and working out are both excellent ways to keep yourself fit while having fun, but there is always a risk of sustaining a sports injury. If you have developed a sports injury, a chiropractor can help you heal and recover, as well as prevent additional injuries. To schedule an appointment with Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, ICCSP, Dr. Miller, your Attleboro, MA, chiropractor, call Miller Chiropractic Health Center at (508) 226-2333.