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"/> Activity is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. This includes maintaining an active mind, body, and spirit. For many people, sports provide an outlet to manage stress and support overall wellness. Sports and exercise clearly add a great deal to the life experience. At the same time, those who regularly engage in physical activity are at risk for injury. Should such an event occur, you can rely on the expertise of Dr. Brian Sims to get you back into the game we call life.

A variety of characteristics differentiates one type of injury from another. Most commonly, we see the spine, shoulders, elbows, ankles, and knees involved in injuries from physical activity. Due to the involvement of the spine, nerves, and soft tissues, sports injuries are most efficiently treated by the chiropractic physician.

Soft tissue injuries

Although bones may be fractured or broken during physical exercise, most often the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and soft tissues experience injury. The role of tendons is to connect muscles and bones. Ligaments secure connecting bones to one another. If the joints stabilized by tendons and muscles are overextended or twisted, tears in these soft tissues may occur. This type of injury is known as the average strain. A sprain, on the other hand, is the term used to describe tears in a ligament. In either scenario, injury may be mild or may be severe. Injury can occur anywhere muscles, ligaments, and tendons exist, including the spine. Sprain or strain to the soft tissues around the spine may lead to temporary or chronic pain, limited range of motion, stiffness, and disc problems.

A sports injury may occur because of a "direct hit" or from repetitive movement that has led to irritation in a particular joint. A common overuse injury is tendonitis, which we often see in the elbow or shoulder.

Treating sports injuries safely and effectively

At HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab in Milwaukie, Oregon, patients can receive the benefit of experience in the treatment of sports injuries. In our rehab center, we tailor care to the individual. A treatment plan may include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, physiotherapy, soft tissue mobilization, and more, as required to improve function, comfort, and mobility.

We understand that your goal in obtaining care for your sports injury is to eliminate pain. Our focus lies not only in achieving this goal but also in identifying factors that may be perpetuating the problem. Injury does not have to keep you on the sidelines. Contact our chiropractic and rehabilitation center today to schedule your consultation with our friendly, professional staff.