Sports Injuries Treated in Redlands
Sports Injury Treatment in Redlands, CA
Over years of treating sports injuries, Dr. Bruce Humphries, DC has developed treatment protocols that have helped many athletes in Redlands, CA, from players who thought their athletic careers were over but returned to the field, to the many “weekend warriors” who thought they would have to slow down but were able to stay active. At Chiropractic Sports & Injury Center, our goal is to get you back in the game safely and quickly.
Help Many Athletes Don’t Know Is Available
Before coming to our office, many patients received poor treatment for their injuries, and many did nothing at all because they didn’t know treatment existed. Dr. Humphries has treated hundreds of patients for sports injuries who originally came in for back or neck pain and only mentioned an arm or leg injury in passing, hoping something could be done. It’s unfortunate that so many people don’t realize there is help for these injuries. If you’ve been living with a nagging injury, we may be able to help.
Sports Injuries We Treat
- Knee sprains, strains, and knee tendonitis
- Ankle sprains
- Shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendonitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Muscle strains and spasms, including hamstring and thigh strains
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis
- Back and neck injuries
- Bursitis and repetitive-motion injuries
How Treating Sports Injuries Differs From Other Injuries
In many ways, there isn’t a difference. Tendonitis is tendonitis, and a strained muscle is a strained muscle. The difference in treating sports injuries comes down to emphasis and experience. Our office focuses on the types of injuries seen in athletics, and we have the experience and proven treatment protocols for tendonitis, muscle spasm, sprains, and strains.
Our Combined Treatment Approach
We combine several therapies to treat athletic injuries:
- Chiropractic adjustments for the spine and extremities
- Physical therapy, including heat, ice, muscle stimulation, and stretching
- Sports massage and trigger point therapy
- Shockwave therapy for chronic tendonitis and shin splints
- Acupuncture
- Supports, including taping and braces
- Lifestyle modifications such as individualized advice, nutrition, home exercises, and ergonomics
Example: Treating Knee Injuries
Knee pain is one of the most common sports injuries we treat. Most knee injuries are not a full-blown “buckling” of the knee that might require surgery, but simpler knee sprains and strains made up of muscle spasm, tendonitis, and swelling. We restore normal function by treating the muscles of the thigh, which attach to the tendons of the knee, along with the knee tendons themselves.
Most people with knee pain don’t realize their thigh muscles are involved, but they are. In fact, thigh muscle spasm is usually the primary problem, and knee tendonitis is secondary. An experienced doctor knows to treat the thigh muscles for knee pain and has effective protocols for treating both the muscle spasm and the tendonitis.
When We Refer Out
Injuries that require surgery or an orthopedic consult, such as torn ligaments, tendons, or a torn meniscus, are referred to the appropriate physician.
Learn more about what to expect at your first visit, browse all conditions we treat, or watch our patient education videos featuring Olympic athletes who rely on chiropractic care.
Sports Injury FAQs
Can a chiropractor treat sports injuries?
Yes. We treat sprains, strains, tendonitis, muscle spasm, and joint problems using chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage, shockwave therapy, supports, and home exercises.
Do you only treat professional athletes?
No. We treat high school and college athletes, recreational athletes, and weekend warriors of all ages.
Why does my knee hurt when the injury was in my thigh?
The thigh muscles attach to the tendons around the knee. Spasm in the thigh muscles is often the primary cause of knee pain, with knee tendonitis developing as a result.
Should I use ice or heat on a sports injury?
Ice is usually best for new injuries and swelling, while heat helps relax muscle spasm. We will guide you on what to use and when.
How soon can I return to my sport?
It depends on the injury and how quickly it heals. We will help you return safely and give you exercises to prevent reinjury.
Do you use taping and braces?
Yes. Taping, braces, and other supports can protect injured areas while they heal and help you stay active.
What if my injury needs surgery?
Injuries such as torn ligaments, tendons, or a torn meniscus are referred to the appropriate physician for an orthopedic consult.
Get Back in the Game
Give us a call and see what we can do for you. Contact Chiropractic Sports & Injury Center at (909) 793-9787 or request an appointment online.