CLERMONT, Fla., Oct. 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the fall sports season well under way, Clermont sports chiropractor Dr. Kurt Michaux is urging individuals to be vigilant while playing sports. According to Dr. Michaux, many sports injuries occur in the fall, thanks in part to the high number of contact sports that are played during this time of year. Football injuries, for example, can lead to chronic back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain. Should an injury occur, Dr. Michaux is encouraging sports injury patients to seek prompt treatment and rehabilitative care. According to Dr. Michaux, chiropractic adjustments, along with sports medicine, will help injuries heal faster and prevent the buildup of scar tissue.
Without a sports rehab program, some injuries can lead to a lifetime of chronic pain, warns chiropractor Dr. Kurt Michaux. Sports physical rehab is essential to a successful recovery process.
"Playing contact sports, like football, increases the risk for injuries," said Dr. Michaux. "Common fall sports injuries include back pain, neck pain and knee pain. A forceful hit on the field or an accidental fall can cause a herniated disc in the spine or tear a knee ligament. After this injury occurs, sports physical rehab plays an important role in the recovery process."
An integrated approach to pain management and injury rehab is most effective following a sports injury, says Dr. Michaux. The chiropractor typically combines sports medicine with FirstLine Therapy and chiropractic care. This combination of rehabilitative care helps to manage pain, restore mobility to the body, and accelerate a patient's internal healing process.
Following a sports injury, Dr. Michaux recommends that patients schedule a prompt diagnostic appointment to evaluate the extent of their injuries. He warns that delaying treatment can lead to the buildup of scar tissue, which can exacerbate pain and block the injury recovery process. After an injury, scar tissue may form a thick band, which slows the body's natural recovery process.
"Simply icing down an injury or resting for a few days is not sufficient," said Dr. Michaux. "A musculoskeletal injury can have a traumatic impact on a patient's overall health. Prompt treatment is the best way to prevent the buildup of scar tissue and support the body's natural healing process. Otherwise, recovery can be significantly delayed."
Moist heat therapy and cryotherapy are two sports physical rehab techniques that stop swelling and relieve pain.
"Cryotherapy is a cutting-edge treatment that exposes the body to very cold air, which helps to relieve pain and radically reduce inflammation," said Dr. Michaux. "We recommend this treatment for patients who have suffered a sports injury such as a sprained ankle or torn ligament."
Chiropractic adjustments and mechanical traction are also beneficial for musculoskeletal injuries.
To learn more about the benefits of sports rehab for fall sports injuries, interested individuals may visit http://michauxfamilychiropractic.com/.