Sports test our physical limits, requiring athletes to be strong, fit, agile, and mentally competitive to succeed. Unfortunately, sometimes injuries happen when testing those limits. At Creekside Chiropractic & Healing Arts in Albany, NY, our team of sports injury chiropractors are well-versed in the latest and greatest treatments. Learn more about how we help get athletes back in the game below.
What Is A Sports Injury Chiropractor?
As a piece of the wellness puzzle, a sports injury chiropractor keeps your body aligned and running smoothly, preventing pain and enhancing performance. While that’s great for anyone, it’s an especially important tool for athletes. Athletes work hard day in and day out to achieve success in their sport. The more training hours you have, the better you can get, but all of that training takes a toll on the body. Regular chiropractic care can both accelerate injury recovery and help prevent it from happening in the first place.
Working with chiropractors like Dr. Tom Genstil and Dr. Debra Singer offers a natural, non-invasive alternative to things like surgery or prescription drugs. That makes it a key element of sports injury treatments since it can get athletes back to top performance without necessarily relying on those options.
Some of the treatment modalities a sports injury chiropractor uses to help athletes recover from injury include:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Ultrasound therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Myofascial release
- Cold laser therapy
- Neuromuscular reeducation
- Biomechanics treatment
What types of injuries can a chiropractor help with?
Athletes come to see us at Creekside Chiropractic & Healing Arts for all kinds of athletic injuries. Problems range from overuse injuries like stiff neck or shin splints to more serious, acute injuries like ligament tears or dislocations. Common injuries include:
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica
- Strained muscles
- Ligament sprains (ankle, knee, etc)
- Shoulder separation/dislocation
- Shoulder impingement
- Herniated discs
- Plantar fasciitis
- Hip tightness/weakness
- Tendonitis
Get started with a sports injury chiropractor in Albany, NY
If you’re experiencing one of the above, or you have a different sports injury, make sure to get in touch. We examine each individual case to identify the severity and exact cause, and then we put together a patient-centric treatment plan and recovery timeline. Call us at (518) 458-9113 to set up your initial appointment, and we’ll get you back on track to perform at your best.
