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Chiropractic Treatment of Sprains and Strains
Chiropractic treatment of sprains and strains can help improve healing and provide pain relief.
Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness while also promoting healing.
Chiropractic treatment offers a gentle, medication-free method for addressing sprains and strains. This approach can accelerate recovery and enhance overall performance. Strains result from muscles or tendons being overstretched or torn, whereas sprains happen when ligaments are stretched excessively or damaged. Frequently, strains arise from factors such as improper posture, repetitive actions, lifting heavy items, or sleeping in uncomfortable positions.
Medical massage therapy can alleviate muscle tightness, diminish discomfort and rigidity, and enhance circulation.
Acupuncture 1 has the ability to trigger the release of endorphins and serotonin, offering quick relief from pain. Research indicates that the pain alleviation achieved through acupuncture may be comparable to that of certain medications.
Sprains and strains are common injuries that fall into three categories: mild, moderate and severe.
What is a sprain?
A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the fibrous band of connective tissue that joins the end of one bone with another. Ligaments stabilize and support the body’s joints. The ligaments that help support, protect, and restrict excessive movement are torn, which is called a sprain.
What is a strain?
A strain is an injury of a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone. When these fibrous cords are stretched beyond their normal limits, they become strained.
What causes sprain/strains?
Causes for sprains are:
- Direct or Indirect trauma
Causes for strains are:
- Repetitive movements
- Overuse
- Over stretching
- Direct trauma
What are the symptoms of a sprain/strain?
Symptoms for a sprain are:
- Pain
- Bruising
- Inflammation
- Swelling
These symptoms vary in intensity depending on whether the sprain is mild, moderate or severe.
- Symptoms for a strain are:
Pain - Muscle weakness
- Muscle spasms
- Swelling
- Inflammation
- Cramping
- These symptoms vary in intensity depending on whether the strain is mild, moderate or severe.
Treatment for sprain/strains
Treatment for a sprain or strain is similar in the beginning with RICE:
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
After the initial injury, a medical professional must assess the patient to determine whether additional therapy or treatment is necessary.
Prevention of sprains and strains
No one is immune to a sprain or strain injury but there are several things you can do to try and prevent or lessen the severity of the injury.
- Stretching
- Proper conditioning for the activity you are planning in participating in
- Properly fitted shoes; a knowledgeable sports shoes clerk or, better yet, a knowledgeable chiropractor can help you with the fit of your shoes.
- Proper warm-up before activity
If you are experiencing sprain or strain symptoms and wish to discuss your treatment options, please schedule an appointment with Advanced Wellness Solutions