Injuries

What are some of the most common injuries?

Personal injuries have a variety of causes. Sometimes they’re the result of falling on the job, other times they’re the result of an automobile accident or collision while playing sports. No matter the cause of your injury, if your symptoms persist for more than a few days or get progressively worse, it’s important to seek professional medical help. 

Chiropractic care provides an excellent alternative to traditional medicine, in that it takes a holistic, integrative approach to care. Instead of trying to mask your symptoms, chiropractic care works to pinpoint the source of your injury and improve your health as a whole.

How does chiropractic care treat sports-related injuries?

Many common sports injuries involve strains, sprains, and damage to your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Your joints, vertebrae, and bones are also susceptible to wear-and-tear. 

Before developing a treatment plan, your Woudsma Chiropractic Associates provider performs an exam of the injured area. Your provider develops a plan that helps you get back on the court or playing field without medication or surgical intervention. This may include spinal manipulation, activator treatment, flexion distraction, or exercise therapy.

How does chiropractic care treat workplace injuries?

The team at Woudsma Chiropractic Associates specializes in workplace injuries. If you or a loved one suffer an injury on the job, it’s essential that you clearly understand the severity and nature of your injury. Following an exam and consultation, the team develops a treatment plan and signs any necessary workers’ compensation forms for your employer. 

Can chiropractic treat foot, ankle, and knee pain?

Chiropractic care provides relief from musculoskeletal pain, but it can also treat joint pain, including injuries to your knees, feet, and ankles. Depending on the source of your discomfort, chiropractic care can:

• Reduce pain
• Improve range of motion
• Improve flexibility
• Decrease inflammation

Combined with exercise therapy, chiropractic care for ankle, knee, and foot pain can increase muscle tone and strength. 

If adjustments don’t provide adequate relief, your chiropractor may recommend special braces, electro-stimulation, or Biofreeze™ pain reliever.

Don’t let a personal injury keep you from work, play, or other activities you love. To learn more about how chiropractic care addresses injuries, make an appointment at Woudsma Chiropractic Associates by calling or clicking the online booking tool today.