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Sports Injuries

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, sports injuries are a common frustration. Repetitive strain on your body, or acute overload, can lead to injuries and reduced performance. If you’ve been ignoring those nagging aches and pains for some time, or if you haven’t had success with other treatments elsewhere so far, it might be time to consider seeing if we can help you.

How can we help

At Canary Wharf Chiropractic, our chiropractors will conduct a thorough evaluation to assess your condition and develop a personalised treatment plan. This will most likely focus around making sure you are doing the right exercises, progressing at the right time, and this will probably be done in combination with various hands-on treatment techniques to reduce pain and improve overall function and mobility, and this might include taping techniques to provide support.

 

Your individual set of circumstances will determine if we are able to help you or not, and we will be realistic about what we can do for you, and manage expectations of when you might be able to get back to normal.

 

Also depending on the injury you have, you might be better suited to seeing a particular chiropractor based on their skills and experience. To help make your decision, please contact us to discuss who you should see before making an appointment.

 

If all goes well and you get back to normal, regular care can also help prevent injuries by identifying and addressing potential problem areas before they become troublesome. Many professional athletes incorporate chiropractic care into their training regimen to optimise performance and reduce the risk of setbacks.

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What are the Most Common Sports Injuries We See?

The most common sports injuries we see at Canary Wharf Chiropractic affect the lower back, often due to lifting or other exertion when working out or doing other forms of exercise. Upper back and neck injuries also present on a frequent basis for a number of reasons.

We also see various muscle and tendon injuries of the upper and lower limbs, such as biceps or hamstring strains, as well as joint problems relating to all parts of the body. A few examples include shoulder or hip impingement, rotator cuff issues and painful knee problems.

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Benefits of Sports Injury Treatment

Benefits of sports injury treatment primarily include restoring function, such as improving mobility and strength, and minimising long-term complications. Prompt and appropriate treatment and advice aims to provide pain relief and accelerate healing, helping you to return to your normal activities and sport more quickly and in a safe and assured way.

Additionally, effective treatment works towards long-term results by preventing re-injury through strengthening weakened areas and restoring and enhancing correct flexibility and biomechanics, which contribute to sustained health and performance.

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Immediate action to manage pain and swelling is the first step to healing from a sports injury faster. After that, seeking advice and treatment will set you on the right path. The right nutrition and getting sufficient sleep will also help your body in the healing process.
Aside from adequate nutrition and sleep, following a tailored rehabilitation plan is important in your recovery from a sports injury. This is achieved following an accurate diagnosis. To avoid a set back, a gradual return to activity helps to prevent re-injury.
To prevent sports injuries, or at least reduce the risk of sustaining them, it is first important that your body has the strength and conditioning to tolerate what you are doing. A proper warm-up before and cool down after are also key considerations, as is allowing sufficient rest and recovery time between effort days.
As people age, they can be more prone to suffering an injury in sport. Due to physiological changes such as decreased muscle mass, reduced mobility and flexibility and slower reaction times, sprains and strains can be more likely to happen.
A chiropractor can help with sports injuries by assessing and diagnosing the problem. From there a plan can be put together. Some chiropractors have a special interest in sports injuries and more experience than others in dealing with them.