

When left untreated for too long, a simple injury can become much worse and cause chronic headaches and migraines, as well as loss of balance, coordination and strength. Though most injuries require first aid in the form of RICE – rest, ice compression and elevation – it's also to be advised to make an appointment for a chiropractic assessment as soon as possible. "In addition, people may be practicing sports or using equipment they're not used to, and a slip or fall, activities with quick stops and starts or faulty equipment can lead to an injury."Īccording to the chiropractors, treatment for a sports injury is most effective when the patient seeks immediate chiropractic care.

And that often leads to stress or strain injuries," Idaho Falls chiropractor Dr. Folks enjoy being outside and, because the weather's milder, often push themselves longer and harder than they do during the rest of the year. "We typically see a significant increase in patients with sports injuries during the summer months. Unlike during other seasons, the majority of these injuries includes sprains, strains and dislocations. Each year, June, July and August show an increase in patients with back pain or neck pain due to sports-related injuries or simply from patients being more active. Devin Scoresby of Spine Align Chiropractic in Idaho Falls recently spoke out about the role spinal adjustments and wellness therapies play in the treatment of summer sports injuries. A treatment plan consists of a combination of pain relief, spinal corrections and maintenance appointments with a chiropractor, as well as supporting therapies such as physical therapy.ĭr. A chiropractor can offer rapid pain relief, as well as immediate correction of misalignment of the spine and extremities due to sports-related accidents. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Idaho Falls chiropractors are highlighting spinal adjustments and other wellness therapies as an effective and safe treatment for summer sports injuries.
