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Chiropractic for Sports Injuries | Treatment and Prevention

  • Medically Reviewed
  • Last Updated On April 8th, 2025

Chiropractic for sports injuries can have a positive impact on overall body health and can help decrease associated pain. Sports injuries cover a wide variety of conditions including, strains, sprains, broken bones and stress on different parts of the body. Stress from a sports injury, whether recent or from years in the past, can affect your comfort on a regular basis. Using chiropractic for sports injuries is a natural alternative to pain medications and promotes whole body health.

Chiropractic for Sports Injuries

Chiropractic for sports injuries can help a large array of conditions. Depending on the sport or activity you participate in, injuries can vary.

Common sports injuries include:

  • Back and neck injuries
  • Knee pain and injuries
  • Strained muscles
  • Tendonitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Spinal subluxations

Individuals suffering from sports injuries may experience swelling, burning pain, headaches, muscle spasms and inflammation. In addition to holding you back from returning to your favorite game or activity, these symptoms can hinder your daily life. Chiropractic for sports injuries is used to treat the symptoms and the overall problem. Chiropractic adjustments for sports injuries relieve pressure on the nervous system and promote spinal and overall health. Chiropractic for sports injuries can be used to help manage chronic pain.

Chiropractic for sports injuries can help determine the cause of pain and dysfunction, as well as be used as an appropriate plan of management. Chiropractic for sports injuries may include joint manipulation and mobilisation, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitation and individualized exercises and lifestyle advice to enhance the healing of damaged tissue. Completing chiropractic treatment for sports injuries can help you best determine a strategy to return to the sport or activity that caused the injury in the first place.

Prevention

A Bend OR chiropractor, like Dr. Andrew or Dr. Ashley at Pangea Chiropractic, can help you determine the measure to be take to prevent sports injuries in the first place. Chiropractors can suggest ways to enhance your performance with adjustments and lifestyle advice. Before starting a new sport or exercise program, visit your Bend OR chiropractor at Pangea Chiropractic to determine what measures can be taken to prevent injuries from happening while participating in your favorite sport or activity.

Dr. Andrew Torchio, CEO and Clinic Director at Pangea Chiropractic, wearing professional attire in clinical setting

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Torchio

This content has been medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew Torchio, founder and clinic director at Pangea Chiropractic in Bend, Oregon. As a respected authority in holistic wellness, Dr. Torchio specializes in creating comprehensive care plans focused on long-term neurological health rather than quick fixes. He leads a team of five doctors at Pangea Chiropractic, where they’ve successfully helped thousands of patients achieve optimal wellness through natural healing methods. Dr. Torchio is recognized for pioneering a family-centered wellness approach, where multiple generations of families receive care at his practice.