Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Athletic Pain Sufferers Find Relief With Raleigh Chiropractor Through Spinal Adjustments And Massage

By Jason Kordobu


Pain can result from many athletic endeavors and accidents. Exercise is an important factor when it comes to promoting good health. As with many other things, it can become detrimental if overdone. When sports injuries such as strains, sprains, joint pain and tendonitis result in hurtful conditions, many athletes turn to a leading Raleigh chiropractor for the relief they need.

The body parts of the athlete that are more susceptible to injury are the spine, the elbows, shoulders, ankles and the knees. Fractures occur. More common are the injuries to the muscles, ligaments and tendons. When a twisting motion is acute, it can result in muscular tears referred to as strains. A torn ligament is called a sprain.

The injuries to the spinal column involve the intervertebral discs that cushion the small bones that make up the spine, the vertebrae. A tear to that area is called a herniated disc. One or more discs bulge out of the normal boundaries.

If an athlete trains excessively, it can result in tendonitis. The repetitive movement hurts the tendon. Tennis elbow is a sports injury also caused by repetitive motion. It can result from golfing as well as tennis. The rotator cuff can be inflamed by an activity such as pitching in baseball.

The chiropractor can use manual spinal adjustments to relieve pain in the back. The subluxated, or out-of-place spinal bones, are moved gradually back into the right position. Pressure on the spinal nerve or nerves is lessened and that lessens the pain.

Generally, a period of bed rest should not last longer than two days. More will only exacerbate the condition. An evaluation is the first step to improvement. Chiropractic evaluation begins with a physical exam, x-rays, ultrasound and possibly magnetic resonance imaging.

In addition to gentle spinal adjustments, ice or heat applications are used to assist in tissue healing. Compression may be used to reduce swelling. Massage is another possible adjunctive part of any care plan.




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