Whether you’re a professional athlete or an avid weekend warrior, sports injuries are a common concern. Sports chiropractic care offers effective treatments that speed up recovery and reduce the likelihood of future injuries, helping athletes return to the field and perform at their best.
Sports Injury Chiropractor Near You in Charlotte NC
At Proactive Chiropractic and Rehab Center in Charlotte, we specialize in non-invasive chiropractic care for sports injuries, ensuring you get back to your active lifestyle quickly and safely.
Common Injuries a Sports Chiropractor Can Help Treat
Sports injuries often involve muscles, joints, and ligaments, and can range from sprains and strains to more complex conditions like tendinitis or joint misalignments. Common sports injuries that chiropractic care effectively treats include:
- Hip Flexor Injury: Common in athletes who run or make sudden movements, such as basketball players.
- Concussions: Typically caused by blows to the head, often seen in football or other contact sports.
- ACL Injury: Common in sports like soccer that involve player-to-player contact and rapid directional changes.
- Shoulder Injuries: Including rotator cuff injuries, which are prevalent in sports like baseball and bowling.
- Meniscus Tears: Often occur in sports that require pivoting or cutting movements, such as basketball.
- Back Strains and Hamstring Injuries: Common in athletes participating in running or lifting activities.
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We combine advanced techniques to accelerate your healing and provide lasting relief.
Effective Chiropractic Treatments for Sports Injuries
When you experience a sports injury, surgery, pain medication, and other invasive techniques aren’t always necessary. In fact, most musculoskeletal injuries can be treated effectively through chiropractic care.
We specialize in a wide range of non-invasive treatments that help speed up recovery, reduce pain, and improve mobility. These treatments include:
- Spinal Adjustments: Restore mobility to the spine, reduce stress on the body, and improve overall function.
- Dry Needling: Relieves tightness in muscles and tendons, promoting healing by targeting trigger points and reducing muscle tension.
- Gua Sha: An ancient technique that restores elasticity to overused tendons and ligaments, commonly used for sports injuries.
- Traction: Primarily used for back pain, this technique involves using a foam roller to decompress the spine and relieve pressure from the vertebrae.
- Active Release Technique: Targets pain caused by overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow, shin splints, and other conditions caused by repetitive strain.
- Electro-Muscle Stimulation: Uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles, promoting healing, reducing pain, and improving muscle function.
- Spinal Decompression: Relieves pressure on the spine, alleviating pain and improving overall spinal health.
- Orthotics: Custom foot supports that help relieve pressure and pain, particularly for issues like fallen arches, which can affect posture and athletic performance.
Your Path to Recovery
Our streamlined process ensures your injuries are treated and properly documented.
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Questions?
Common questions about spinal decompression.
Does this technique hurt?
Typically, a treatment plan consists of 15 to 20 sessions over a four to six-week period. Dr. Stevens will create a personalized plan for you.
How many sessions do I need?
Typically, a treatment plan consists of 15 to 20 sessions over a four to six-week period. Dr. Stevens will create a personalized plan for you.
Is it safe?
Yes, it is an FDA-cleared therapy with a high safety profile when performed on appropriate candidates.
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