Sprains and strains are common soft tissue injuries, especially in athletes. However, anyone can experience them. Though it might seem odd to visit a chiropractor for a soft tissue injury, chiropractic care can be beneficial for treating a wide range of musculoskeletal issues. Below, our team at Crawford Family Chiropractic, serving Crossville, TN, Kingston, TN, Jamestown, TN, Oneida, TN, and Livingston, TN, shares how visiting a sports chiropractor near you may help.
Understanding Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are two terms often used together but they refer to two different types of injuries. A sprain occurs to a ligament, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. However, they can both occur due to overuse or overextension of the tissue.
For example, if you jump and land improperly, your foot and ankle might twist, leading to an ankle sprain. If you try to lift something too heavy or twist while lifting that item, you might experience muscle strain. In short, these injuries mean that the injured tissue was taken beyond its normal range of motion, overused, or torn.
Chiropractic Treatment for Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains occur due to a variety of reasons, including those mentioned in the examples above. However, they might be more likely to occur if the joints of the body are misaligned, which might put additional strain on the muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
The good news is sports chiropractors seek to treat many musculoskeletal injuries through personalized care plans. Some techniques utilized include those below:
- Adjustments to help restore and maintain alignment of the bones and joints
- Therapeutic exercises to help strengthen the damaged soft tissues
- Soft tissue mobilization to help increase circulation
- Lifestyle advice to help prevent reinjury
Get Chiropractic Care from a Sports Chiropractor Near You
If you are suffering from soft tissue injuries, let our team at Crawford Family Chiropractic help you find relief and get back to life. You can schedule an appointment at our Crossville, TN, office at (931) 456-8880, our Kingston, TN, office at (865) 248-8167, our Jamestown, TN, office at (931) 879-8931, our Oneida, TN, office at (423) 569-8931, or our Livingston, TN, office at (931) 823-8931. Contact us for chiropractic care from a sports chiropractor near you.
