Sports Chiropractic in Birmingham, MI

Sports Injury Treatment with Our
Birmingham Chiropractor Team

Sports Chiropractic

Here
at Birmingham Wellness Center, our Birmingham chiropractor team, led
by Dr. Jen Bonde,
Dr. Rob Iannucci, enjoy being active with their loved ones. That’s why we’re proud to
work with athletes who are looking for natural pain relief from a
sports injury, whether acute or chronic. Our services can also help
athletes looking to prevent injury or maximize their performance, as
well—without the need for drugs or invasive procedures.

Sports Injuries:
Common Types

A
sports injury often seems to come out of nowhere and lead to a sudden
onset of pain, swelling, weakness, stiffness, or even instability in
the affected area. In other cases, symptoms may be less intense but
develop gradually over time and persist for months or more. 

The
following are a few of the most common types of sports injuries we
evaluate and manage at our Birmingham chiropractic clinic:

  • Muscle strains and ligament strains—this
    often leads to back pain, shoulder pain, or hip and leg pain 
  • Tendonitis
    or bursitis—inflammation and irritation to tendons or bursae,
    often in the shoulder, elbow, knee, or ankle
  • Plantar
    fasciitis—inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of your foot,
    leading to sharp heel pain
  • Whiplash—a
    major cause of neck pain due to rapid forward and backward bending
    of the neck (such as during a slip or high impact collision)
  • Nerve
    compression—generally due to an injured disc, muscles spasm, or
    misaligned/narrowed joint, compressed nerves can cause pain,
    numbness, tingling, and weakness along the nerve’s innervation path 

Risk Factors for
Sports Injury

It
doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced athlete or just learning a
new sport, sports injuries can occur anytime. The good news is
many of the risk factors for sports injury are preventable. These
include:

  • Over-training
  • Running
    on hard or uneven surfaces (e.g., always running in the same
    direction on the track)
  • Improperly
    fitting equipment
  • Poor
    technique and movement mechanics
  • Old
    injuries that have residual weakness or scar tissue
  • Sports-related
    accidents
  • Repetitive
    movement, especially overhead or bending and twisting 
  • High
    impact or high contact sports

What a Birmingham
Chiropractor Can Do For Your Sports Injury

Come
see our Birmingham chiropractor team if you’re trying to stay
active—whether you’re already injured or hoping to stay
injury-free! Our services naturally heal tissues, reduce inflammation
and swelling, and improve mobility, motor control, strength, and
endurance. These services include:

  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Acoustic
    compression therapy
  • Individualized
    nutritional counseling
  • Massage
    therapy
  • Corrective
    exercises

Sidelined by a Sports
Injury?

If
you’re interested in learning more about natural sports injury
treatment—or if you have other health needs including auto accident
recovery or maternity care—contact the Birmingham Wellness
Center at (248)
645-6070 to
schedule an initial consultation.