Heal and Prevent Sports Injury with Help from Our Chiropractor in Chicago, IL

If you are one of the millions of Americans who sustain injuries related to sports and recreational activities every year, know that true healing is within your reach. At Ries Wellness, our Chicago chiropractor team guides people of all ages through acute and chronic sports injury recovery, for better performance on and off the field.

Risk Factors and Types of Sports Injury

Sports injuries can affect a number of different areas and systems within the body. Common ones we evaluate and treat at our Chicago chiropractic clinic include tendonitis, bursitis, muscle strains, ligament sprains, nonspecific back pain and joint pain, and specific conditions such as golfer's elbow, tennis elbow, runner's knee, and shin splints.

Risk factors for sports injuries include:

• Repetitive movement, particularly if movement is done inefficiently or with poor technique
• Overtraining or pushing too far beyond one's current physical capacity
• Poor nutrition and sleep
• Footwear and equipment
• Pre-existing health issues including postural imbalances and unaddressed prior injuries, scar tissue build-up, mobility limitations, etc. 
• Activity-related trauma, like falls, forceful pivots, and awkward landings

To some extent, a person's age and gender may influence the risk of certain sports injuries, as well. For example, young female athletes are among the most likely individuals to experience stress fractures or knee ligament tears. 

Why See a Chiropractor for Sports Injury Treatment

If you're an active person, or the parent of a young athlete, consider having a chiropractor in your corner. Our Chicago chiropractic staff can help you stay healthy, maximize your athletic performance, and heal from injury thoroughly and quickly. 

By combining services such as manual chiropractic adjustments, cupping, acupuncture, custom orthotics, exercises, and cold laser therapy and tailoring your plan of care to meet your needs and goals, we can help you unleash your inner athlete, avoid long-term complications, and find relief from the pain, stiffness, and other symptoms holding you back from the sports you love. 

Chiropractic treatment involves completely non-invasive and drug-free techniques, making it safe for special populations including children and active pregnant women. With his keen eye for human movement and dynamic functional movement, Chicago chiropractor Dr. Anthony Ries can even identify and correct subtle postural imbalances and related issues that otherwise may have led to future sports injury. 

Looking for Sports Injury Treatment near Chicago, IL?

To connect with an experienced sports injury chiropractor, contact Ries Wellness today at (312) 636-3786. We proudly serve active adults and children from Elmwood Park, Northbrook, and surrounding Chicago area communities.