By Julio Riess


Sports injuries are as common among amateurs as professionals. The weekend warrior who is sedentary at work in an office all week, may rush into sports without warming up or stretching prior to play. A Nashville TN Chiropractor advises preparing the body before any type of athletic activity.

There is little chance of escaping all of the minor hurts that occur. Frequently, sports lead to back, neck, knee and a myriad of other injuries. The vertebrae can be jolted out of alignment and the muscles can be strained or sprained.

Painful symptoms may include inflammation, muscular spasms, swelling and a burning sensation. A specific injury can be cared for by alleviating the symptoms. Poor posture can have a detrimental effect on the entire body. Improving it is a lifestyle change that can prevent pain in the future.

Chiropractors see many clients with knee injuries that occur during a game. There are three major ones. One is the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. It is located in the knee joint. Excessive pressure can cause a tear, disabling the knee.

Another disabling knee injury affects the stabilization of the joint. It is the media collateral ligament that suffers damage. In many cases the ACL and MCL damage occur conjunctively. The meniscus can also be damaged. This wedge-shaped cushion helps the knee joint to move in a smooth way under normal circumstances.

During a basketball or other sports game, athletes suffer these conditions due to twisting and pivoting motions the knee joint undergoes. Chiropractors facilitate rehabilitation using exercises and massage to relax tight muscles. They offer counseling on modifying activity until healing can restore normal function.

Runners suffer different problems. The way a woman's body is built makes her especially vulnerable to developing a painful condition. The repetitive pounding force on the joints causes shin splints and stress at the hip joint. Chiropractic care for sports injuries combines joint mobilization techniques and soft tissue repair.




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