Sports are a perfect activity for getting equal doses of fun and exercise, but they also open the door for a wide range of injuries. Sports injuries can occur in any athlete's body without warning and cause everything from back pain to knee problems. Without proper treatment, a sports injury can leave you sidelined from your favorite sport for good.

Overcoming a sports injury in Tacoma requires whole body healing. It can start with a spinal adjustment from your trusted Tacoma chiropractor and expands to include massage therapy, cold laser therapy, and physiotherapy. If you have suffered a sports injury, getting treatment right away is the best way to reduce pain and promote healing.

Rehabilitation With Your Tacoma Chiropractor

Surgery and medication are not the only options for recovering from sports injuries. Chiropractic care can offer a holistic approach that helps you get off the sidelines and back in the game again.

Chiropractic treatment includes a combination of physiotherapy, massage therapy, cold laser therapy, spinal decompression and spinal adjustment to get you feeling better. These treatment methods are perfect for reducing inflammation and swelling around the injured area. It also prevents the buildup of scar tissue on the muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Athletes often suffer from two types of common sports injuries:

• Repetitive strains
• Extrusive injuries

Repetitive strains occur when repetitive motions strain muscles and connective tissue from continuous use. These strains cause irritation and inflammation and can eventually lead to torn or strained ligaments. Extrusive injuries occur through a fall or collision with another athlete, and can leave an athlete with a herniated disc in the neck or back.

Getting a spinal adjustment from your Tacoma chiropractor makes a huge difference in healing many types of sports injuries. Spinal misalignment is often a culprit behind the incorrect motions causing repetitive strain injuries, and it can also be a source of continued pain following an extrusive sports injury. When we adjustment your spine you will experience spinal decompression, less pressure on nerves, and reduced pain while restoring. This opens the door for internal healing to begin.

What types of sports injuries have you sustained?