Sports Injury Treatment In Portland, OR
Sports injuries differ from other types of accidents or injuries in some ways. They occur during physical activity or exercise. These types of injuries can range from minor to severe and can affect your bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Seeing a chiropractor who understands athletes’ specific needs and the injuries they are likely to encounter can make a difference in recovery time and improve overall performance.
Our chiropractors, Dr. Parham Harati and Dr. Linda Nguyen, have 14 years of experience treating sports injuries. We analyze your joint and muscle movements to determine whether your body has been compensating for any injuries.
At True Chiro Portland, we evaluate how your body copes with the stress, loading, and physical activity associated with your chosen sport.
Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Athletes
When an athlete comes into our clinic, we first start with a detailed examination. We hear your side of the story. Athletes usually have busy schedules, so we see them about two visits per week until it’s no longer needed.
Chiropractic treatment for sports injury includes:
- Mobilizations or adjustments to fix misalignments in the spine
- Soft tissue therapy to reduce stiffness in tight areas
- Exercises to activate and strengthen weakened muscles
- Laser and shockwave therapy are optional additions, depending on each athlete’s specific condition
How Our Sports Chiropractic Treatment Works
Chiropractic care is increasingly recognized as a vital part of care for athletes and active individuals. It is a non-invasive, medication-free alternative to reduce pain and boost the body’s natural healing capacity. With detailed examinations, we can see what the body is lacking in terms of range of motion, coordination of movement, and how it relates to the pain that you are feeling.
Dr. Parham Harati looks at the areas above and below the painful spot, because those areas can compensate. He will also educate you on why you have pain and what to do, so you understand what is going on with your own body. Once you are out of pain, we make sure you stay out of pain with home exercises for flare-ups.
Techniques we use for sports injuries include Diversified, Thompson drops, Gonstead, Activator, McKenzie therapy, Active Release Technique (ART), and Graston. Massages, laser, and shockwave therapies may be added if they are required for your condition.
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