Sports Injuries

Q. Why am I seeing a Chiropractic Neurologist for a Sports Injury?

A. Quite Simply, Results!

"My treatments with Dr. Johnson have me in better shape than I have been in over a decade. My neck and shoulder pain had reached the point where I couldn't even drive safely, but after just a few treatments I am now pain free and have regained full mobility"

Tim, 35 - Tri Athlete

Common Sports Injuries

Achilles Tendonitis
Bicipital Tendinitis
Frozen Shoulder
Hamstring Strain

Golfers/Pitchers/Tennis Elbow
IT Band Syndrome
Patellar Tendinitis
Plantar Fasciitis

Quadriceps Strain
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Shin Splints
Swimmers Shoulder

*All of the above injuries may be caused by the repetitive stress/strain of an athletic activity

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is a soft tissue injury in which muscles and tendons become torn as a result of repeated physical movements or overuse. Your body repairs these microscopic tears through the build up of scar tissue also known as adhesions. As these adhesions form, they may restrict the normal movement of muscles, tendons and nerves. This creates inflammation and irritation. Other common symptoms include:

Aching/Pain
Tenderness
Inflammation
Stiffness/Burning

Tingling and numbness
Loss of Strength
Loss of Joint Movement
Decreased Coordination

Treating the Symptom

Many doctors prescribe pain medication, anti-inflammatories, icing, cortisone shots, bracing and surgery to address the symptom. Although these remedies do provide some relief, they do not break up the adhesions that have formed around the muscles, tendons and nerves. There is only one way to permanently remove the adhesions, Neuromuscular Reeducation (NMR).

Treating the Injury

The Neuromuscular Reeducation (NMR) technique focuses on locating and breaking down the adhesions in the injured areas by using soft tissue therapies, stretches and strengthening exercises. The goal of NMR is to:

Release soft tissue restrictions and entrapped nervesRestore optimal tissue texture, tension and movement
Restore the strength, flexibility and function of the muscles and tendons

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