Sports Injury FAQs Answered by our Imperial Chiropractor

A sports injury can keep you from doing some of the things that you love most. However, sports injuries are quite treatable through chiropractic care. Here at Advanced Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation in Imperial, we offer treatments for all kinds of sports injuries.

What are some common sports injuries?

There are two basic types of sports injuries—acute and chronic. Acute injuries are those that you notice right away after they happen, such as spraining your ankle. Chronic injuries can be overuse injuries that come on more slowly over time or may be the result of an acute injury that never healed properly.

• Sprains and strains
• Pulled muscles
• Runner's knee
• Tennis elbow
• Back or neck pain

How do I avoid sports injuries?

The best way to avoid sports injuries is to make sure that you don't push too hard. Warm up and cool down for every workout, and be especially careful if you are a weekend sports enthusiast—working out only a couple of days a week can be hard on your body. If you can, try to fit in at least two mid-week workouts that use similar muscle groups to your chosen sport.

How does chiropractic care for sports injuries work?

Chiropractic care focuses on a holistic approach to healing the body. When it comes to sports injuries, there are many different methods of treatment available, including chiropractic adjustments and cold laser therapy. Our doctor may also prescribe gentle exercises to stretch and strengthen your body as you heal. Many patients report a decrease in pain immediately after starting treatment.

Visit Our Imperial Chiropractor Today

If you have a sports injury that needs treatment or any other type of pain that is slowing you down, call us today for an appointment. Dr. Paul Amato at Advanced Family Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Imperial, MO, uses modern chiropractic care and non-invasive treatment methods like cold laser therapy to get you feeling better as fast as possible. Make an appointment at (636) 464-5900.