Dr. Jimenez Sports Injuries Team. Sports injuries occur when an athlete’s participation in a specific sport or physical activity leads to an injury or causes an underlying condition. Frequent sports injuries include sprains and strains, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, Achilles tendonitis, and bone fractures. But most of all, chiropractic can also help with injury prevention. Therefore, athletes from all sports can benefit from chiropractic treatment.
Adjustments can help treat injuries from high-impact sports, i.e., wrestling, football, and hockey. Athletes that get routine adjustments may notice improved athletic performance, improved range of motion along with flexibility, and increased blood flow. In addition, spinal adjustments will reduce the irritation of the nerve roots between the vertebrae, the healing time from minor injuries can be shortened, which improves performance. Both high-impact and low-impact athletes can benefit from routine spinal adjustments.
It increases performance and flexibility for high-impact athletes and lowers the risk for injury for low-impact athletes, i.e., tennis players, bowlers, and golfers. In addition, chiropractic is a natural way to treat and prevent different injuries and conditions that impact athletes. According to Dr. Jimenez, excessive training or improper gear, among other factors, are common causes of injury.
Dr. Jimenez summarizes the various causes and effects on the athlete and explains the types of treatments and rehabilitation methods that can help improve an athlete’s condition.
Welcome to El Paso's Premier Wellness and Injury Care Clinic, where Dr. Alex Jimenez, DC, FNP-C, a board-certified Family Practice… Read More
What are some leg-strengthening exercises that will expedite recovery for athletes and physically active individuals who have undergone leg surgery?… Read More
Finger pulley injuries are unique digital injuries distinct from sprains or dislocations. They occur specifically in rock climbers and occasionally… Read More
In females, hernia symptoms are often smaller and deeper without a noticeable lump and can mimic gynecological issues, with misdiagnoses… Read More
Can a knee brace relieve discomfort, provide support, and expedite recovery for individuals recovering from an injury or surgery? Knee… Read More
Can modified workouts and/or having a personal trainer design an alternate fitness routine while in injury recovery help injured individuals… Read More
Can understanding what knee tests are used help a healthcare provider diagnose the cause of individuals experiencing knee pain? Knee… Read More
Yips are involuntary wrist muscle spasms that affect athletes. They are often associated with golf, baseball, and sports that involve… Read More
Elbow pain from lifting is a common symptom among individuals who lift weights, heavy objects, children, grocery bags, etc. Depending… Read More
For individuals dealing with finger injuries, which can occur from various causes, including overuse, jobs, sports, and more, can knowing… Read More