An Inside Look!

Were you hurt playing sports? These injuries can sideline you for a few games or more, depending on their severity and how well you heal. Our sports chiropractors can make sure you get back in the game. Do you need to find the closest chiropractor near you? At Crawford Family Chiropractic, take your pick of five locations: Jamestown, Livingston, Crossville, Kingston, and Oneida, TN. Our services include neck and back pain treatment and other kinds of care to help athletes heal from sports injuries.

Sprains and Strains

Any kind of sports activity puts you at risk of these injuries to your tendons, ligaments, and muscles. However, some sports have a higher risk of strains and sprains, including:

• Football
• Soccer
• Running
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Golf

Shin Splints

Do you run or play basketball? These activities can increase your risk of experiencing pain in your shinbones, known as shin splints. This condition occurs due to inflammation in this part of your leg.

Tennis Elbow

Despite the name, you don’t need to be a tennis player to develop this type of tendinitis. Playing golf, skiing, or engaging in other athletic activities can also lead to tennis elbow.

Shoulder Injuries

Landing on your shoulder or colliding with another player can result in injuries, such as:

• Torn rotator cuff
• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Impingement
• Bursitis

Knee Injuries

Playing rough contact sports like football or making sudden twists and pivots can put your knees at high risk for injuries. You might end up with a torn ligament, such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or you could sustain other knee-related injuries.

When Should I Seek Care?

When you have a sports injury, you should seek help promptly. This ensures that your injury heals properly, allowing you to resume your sports activities sooner.

How Does a Chiropractor Help?

We can perform any of the following—or a combination of treatments—to assist you in healing:

• Spinal adjustments
• Spinal decompression
• Laser therapy
• Stretches and strengthening exercises
• Physical therapy

Visit Our Sports Chiropractors

Searching for a chiropractor near you for back pain treatment or other sports injuries? We can help! Contact Crawford Family Chiropractic to make an appointment. We have five locations in the area for your convenience! All of our offices offer care for sports injuries to help ease symptoms and support a full recovery!