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Sports Injury Recovery Through Chiropractic Care

Written By Prolific Wellness Chiropractic and Sports Rehab on October 20, 2023

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Sports chiropractor care is effective even if you don’t have an existing sports injury. At Prolific Wellness Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, our chiropractor Dr. Tony Tran focuses on sports therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Our goal is to improve your overall wellness so your athletic performance is improved and you’re less likely to suffer from an injury. Learn more about chiropractic sports medicine in Portland, OR.

Common Sports Injuries Treated With Chiropractic Care

All athletes, whether amateur, professional, or student, will eventually suffer from a sports injury. Some of the most common sports injuries that we treat with chiropractic care are:

  • Muscle sprains and strains
  • Joint injuries and joint pain
  • Repetitive stress injuries and tendinitis
  • Shoulder, ankle, elbow, and knee injuries
  • Knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, and wrist pain
  • Shin splints
  • Plantar fasciitis/fasciosis
  • Achilles tendinitis/tendinosis
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Bursitis

Causes of Sports Injuries

Anyone can suffer from a sports injury, no matter their age, physical abilities, overall health, athletic prowess, or the sport they play. The most common causes or risk factors for sports injuries are:

  • Using poor form or technique
  • Not wearing necessary protective gear
  • Failing to do a proper warm-up
  • Not training correctly or overtraining
  • Training or playing on hard surfaces
  • Rapidly changing the intensity of physical activity
  • Playing the same sport year-round
  • Not wearing the right shoes for the sport
  • Playing or training on an existing injury
  • Pre-existing health conditions that affect flexibility, balance, mobility, or strength
  • Taking medications that affect your performance

You can reduce your risk of sports injuries by maintaining your overall health and wellness, avoiding alcohol overuse, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep, maintaining a healthy diet, training properly, wearing the right gear, and visiting our chiropractor for wellness checks and chiropractic care. 

When to Visit a Chiropractor for a Sports Injury

While some sports injuries may eventually heal on their own, you can speed up your healing process by visiting Dr. Tran. We will design a personalized rehabilitation plan that promotes natural healing, relieves pain, improves strength and endurance, enhances flexibility, and reduces the risk of future injuries. If you don’t undergo sports injury treatment, it’s possible that your injury will become worse over time or you will suffer from complications that affect your ability to train, affect your performance, or increase your chance of future injury. Dr. Tran and his team focus on rehabilitative care that includes a combination of chiropractic therapies, physiotherapy, and strength training. 

Get Physical Therapy After an Injury in Portland, OR

Don’t ignore symptoms of a sports injury and risk your performance or health. Visit us at Prolific Wellness Chiropractic and Sports Rehab for drug-free, effective sports injury rehabilitation in Portland, OR. Dr. Tran has a Masters of Science in sports medicine and is a certified chiropractic sports physician. Call us today to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.


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