Spring & Summer Sports Injuries

Unfortunately, sports carry some risk of injury that can keep you sidelined for extended periods. Whether you play basketball, baseball, golf, or another sport, knowing about frequent summer and spring sports injuries can help you protect your health and let you participate in sports for longer. Ironwood Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre in Richmond, BC, is here to tell you about spring and summer sports injuries and how we can treat them.

Common Spring & Summer Sports Injuries

Like typical outdoor sports, spring and summer sports may involve slippery or rough surfaces. These surfaces inherently have an increased risk of causing injury, especially if you are new to playing on certain types of terrain. Some of the common spring and summer sports injuries include:

• Ankle injuries, such as fractures and sprains
• Torn ligaments and other knee injuries
• Elbow dislocations or fractures
• Spinal injuries
• Shoulder dislocations

How our team at Ironwood
Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre Can Treat These Injuries

Chiropractic care is an effective option for treating spring and summer sports injuries since many injuries correlate to the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic adjustments to your spine and surrounding joints can correct misalignments contributing to pain and discomfort. Doing this relieves pressure on surrounding nerves, helping reduce pain and improve your range of motion. Massage therapy can relax tight muscles and reduce inflammation. Corrective stretches and exercises help strengthen your body and prevent future pain flare-ups. Other techniques we use to treat your injury include:

• Physiotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Spinal decompression
• Orthopedic medical bracing
• Custom Orthotics
• Low-level laser therapy

Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries

You can also take steps to keep yourself safe from these injuries. While accidents may still happen, the following tips help lower your risk of injury.

• Warm up your muscles before participating in sports
• Use proper equipment and protective gear
• Learn how to fall safely to minimize your injury risks

Visit Ironwood Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre in Richmond, BC, for Effective Treatment Today

If you are dealing with sports injuries and need a “chiropractor, physiotherapist, registered massage therapist or acupuncturist near you” to treat it, look no further than Ironwood Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre in Richmond, BC. Our team can treat your condition and help you feel like yourself again, so call us and schedule a consultation today at (604) 271-3234 to get back on the field in no time.