“Can chiropractic care help with sports injuries?”
I got an ankle injury. Can chiropractic care help with sports injuries?
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Chiropractic care can be beneficial for managing sports injuries like ankle injuries. Chiropractors use techniques such as manual adjustments and soft tissue therapies to improve joint alignment, reduce pain, and enhance mobility. They also provide exercises and stretches to strengthen the ankle and prevent future injuries. However, chiropractors do not perform surgery. It is important to have your injury evaluated by a healthcare professional to rule out severe damage that might require surgical intervention. Collaborative care with other healthcare providers can ensure a comprehensive recovery approach.
A chiropractor can help with possible soft tissue swelling, and some modalities for pain control. If the injury is severe injections of plasma or injections of other substances may be needed to help heal you, which a chiropractor cannot do.
Yes, chiropractic care can be highly effective for sports injuries, including ankle injuries! Chiropractors often treat joint, muscle, and ligament injuries, focusing on pain relief, improving mobility, and reducing inflammation. With techniques like adjustments, electric muscle stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and customized rehabilitation exercises, chiropractors help support healing and strengthen the area to prevent future injuries. For an ankle injury specifically, a chiropractor can assess your alignment and gait, which can impact recovery. Chiropractic care can also aid in restoring stability and range of motion, speeding up your recovery time
There may be a role for chiropractic care, but I recommend you have the injury evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist (podiatrist) prior to any intervention other than rest, ice and elevation.
Sure. They can if they feel comfortable treating extremity. Also, depending on the severe of sprain, it will heel on its own. The key is make sure you keep moving your ankle in non-painful movements, begin strengthening your ankle then progress to advanced strengthening, balance, and proprioceptive exercise . Good luck
