Sports Injury Treatment in Ham Lake
Sports Injury Treatment in Ham Lake, MN
At Exceptional Chiropractic, our Ham Lake chiropractic team takes great pride in being the area’s trusted clinic for holistic, drug-free, and non-invasive treatment. Our chiropractors diagnose, treat, and help manage many types of conditions and injuries, and we have a great deal of experience working with athletes of all ages and levels who have experienced sports-related injuries.
Common Types and Causes of Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can happen in any sport. Athletes in both high- and low-impact activities can suffer from acute and chronic injuries.
An acute injury happens suddenly, often due to a fall, collision, or awkward movement. Sprains and strains are common examples of acute sports injuries that we see and treat regularly.
A chronic injury develops over time as a result of overuse or other long-term issues. Common overuse injuries include tennis elbow and runner’s knee.
Other sports injuries we commonly treat include:
- Ankle sprains and turf toe
- Hamstring and groin strains
- Shin splints and plantar fasciitis
- IT band syndrome and hip pain
- Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff strains
- Back and neck injuries
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
If you’ve been sidelined by a chronic or acute sports injury, you want to heal and get back in the game as soon as possible. You may also be looking for relief from pain and other symptoms.
Chiropractic treatment can help you find relief, promote your body’s natural healing processes, and reduce the chance of being injured again in the future. Because chiropractic care is drug-free and non-invasive, you can avoid many of the risks and side effects that come with other forms of treatment.
Sports Injury Treatment Options
We offer a wide range of treatment options in our office to help you get back in the game, including:
- Spinal adjustment therapy
- Corrective exercises
- Kinesiotaping
- PEMF therapy
- Stimpod therapy
- SASTM
- Acupuncture
- Low level cold laser therapy
Dr. Laurie Anderson has a special interest in treating sports injuries, and Dr. Jillaine St. Michel draws on her background as a personal trainer to build movement- and rehab-focused treatment plans.
Sports Injury FAQs
Can a chiropractor treat sports injuries?
Yes. Our chiropractors treat both acute sports injuries, like sprains and strains, and chronic overuse injuries, like tennis elbow and runner’s knee.
What is the difference between an acute and chronic sports injury?
An acute injury happens suddenly, often from a fall or impact, while a chronic injury develops over time from overuse or repetitive stress.
Will chiropractic care help me return to sports faster?
Chiropractic care supports your body’s natural healing process and helps restore proper movement, which can help you return to activity sooner.
Can chiropractic care prevent future injuries?
Yes. Improving alignment, mobility, and muscle balance can reduce your risk of being injured again.
Do you use kinesiotaping?
Yes. Kinesiotaping is one of the tools we use to support injured muscles and joints during recovery.
Is sports injury treatment safe for young athletes?
Yes. Chiropractic care is safe for all ages, and our doctors use techniques appropriate for each athlete’s age and condition.
What therapies do you combine for sports injuries?
Treatment may combine spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, kinesiotaping, PEMF, Stimpod, SASTM, acupuncture, and cold laser therapy.
Book Your Sports Injury Appointment Today
To learn more about our sports injury treatment options, give us a call at (763) 208-5382. Exceptional Chiropractic looks forward to helping you get back in the game.
