Sports Injury FAQ

Participating in sports is a great way to stay active and fit, however, it can result in injuries. At Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark, sports injuries are one of our specialties. Whether you are a professional or a weekend warrior, we can treat your sports injuries naturally and effectively.

Can a Chiropractor Treat Sports injuries?

Yes. Our team has years of experience in treating sports injuries. In fact, our chiropractor Dr. Hollstein is a chiropractic orthopedist. This unique qualification allows Dr. Hollstein to do chiropractic adjustments and create orthotic devices to relieve pain and heal injuries.

What are the Most Common Sports Injuries?

Sports injuries often occur due to physical contact or the body moving in unnatural ways. The most common sports injuries are:

• Sprain and strains
• Knee injuries
• Dislocations
• Concussions
• Shin splints

All of these injuries can be treated with chiropractic care.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help With Sports injuries?

Chiropractic treatment involves a few different aspects. Misaligned joints are corrected with joint manipulation. This can immediately relieve pain and improve function. Physical therapy is used to help heal the injury and restore range of motion. Exercises may be recommended to strengthen the area and prevent further injury.

What is the Difference Between Chronic and Acute Injury?

An acute injury happens due to sudden impact or force. These include dislocations, concussion, sprains and strains, fractures, and some instances of herniated discs.

Chronic injuries are due to repetitive motion, overuse over time, poor posture and misalignment. Runners knee, strains and sprains, tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, and shin splints are examples of chronic injuries.

Chiropractic care can help to heal acute injuries and help you improve your strength and ergonomics to relieve chronic injuries.

Can Chiropractic Care Help Prevent Sports Injuries?

Chiropractic care can prevent injuries and even improve performance. Chiropractic care has been shown to be an effective treatment for sports hernias, and reduce the occurrence of muscle strain. It speeds up recovery time. In some sports, including Judo and rugby, chiropractic care improves performance by improving range of motion.

Your Local Chiropractor in Newark

If you are always active, enjoy sports, or really into fitness, then it’s good to have a chiropractor available if you are injured. Better yet, regular chiropractic care can improve your performance and help you avoid injury in the first place. If you have pain from a sports injury or simply want to prevent one, make an appointment at Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark today by calling us at (302) 828-0051.