Sports Injuries

Chiropractic care helps many types of sports injuries as mentioned above. Joints, muscles, and even nerves can all produce these types of injuries. We determine which structures are the primary pain generators and which structures are stressed due to poor structural function using a detailed history and examination.

Fixing the source of the pain is what we do.  We assist your body by giving it the time it needs to HEAL and work at 100% and restoring function to each of the listed structures above. The body is a unique mechanical system and all structures need to be treated to return to 100%.   We don’t just treat the joints here at Lake Effect Chiropractic, sports injuries can, and most likely will, involve multiple structures which we will identify and correct during your healing journey.

Ankle Sprain

What it is: Most athletes have experienced a sprained ankle, which typically occurs when the front of the foot is rolled inward. This turning stretches or tears the ligaments that surround the outside of the ankle which are relatively weak.

Our Treatment:  Promote healing tissue regeneration through soft tissue treatment techniques, progressive rehab exercises, and deep tissue laser to speed up the healing process.

Shin Splints

What they are: Pains down the front of the lower legs commonly known as called “shin splints.” They are most often brought on by running and in particular, they are commonly caused when starting a more strenuous training program like long runs on paved roads.

Our Treatment: Rid the shins muscles of scar tissue from repetitive use, while strengthen the muscles to tolerate more/ longer activities. 

Knee Injury- Patellofemoral Syndrome

What it is: Patellofemoral syndrome can be caused by a repetitive movement in your kneecap (patella) against your thigh bone (femur), which can damage the tissue that lies beneath the kneecap. Running, volleyball and basketball are sports where this condition is frequent.

Our Treatment: Identify where and why the patella is rubbing.  Promote proper tracking and tissue repair of the knee cap using therapeutic exercises involving the knee, hip, and foot but also with the Class IV laser to speed up the healing process. 

Elbow Tendinitis- Tennis or Golfer's Elbow

What it is: swelling of the tendons -- that causes pain in the elbow and arm. These tendons are bands of tough tissue that connect the muscles of your lower arm to the bone. Despite its name, you can still get tennis/ golfer's elbow even if you've never been near a country club! Repetitive motions -- like gripping a racket or hammer  -- can strain the muscles and put too much stress on the tendons. That constant tugging can eventually cause microscopic tears in the tissue.

Our Treatment:  The difficulty of this injury is associated with the constant use and difficulty to rest/ change your movement patterns. Number one choice for this is to promote healing tissue to get through the inflammation and start healing with the Class IV laser. Then we need to promote regeneration through soft tissue treatment techniques and progressive rehab exercises.

Rotator Cuff Injury/ Tear or Tendonitis

What it is: Rotator cuff injury is the most common problem affecting the shoulder, accounting for 4.5 million physician office visits per year. Injuries range from a mild strain of a single tendon to a complete rupture of multiple tendons. Strains of the rotator cuff can occur abruptly from a solitary insult (falling, pushing, pulling, throwing, or lifting), but more commonly (>90%) develop from multiple factors, including repetitive injury and age-related attrition. 

Our Treatment: The conservative management of rotator cuff injuries should include activity modification, stretching, strengthening, soft tissue therapy, deep laser treatment to support and speed up healing and finally restoration of coordiated shoulder mechanics.