BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 24, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boca Raton chiropractor Dr. Alan DellaBella has substantial experience treating professional athletes for sports injuries. The chiropractor has recently treated members of the Miami Heat basketball team, as well as U.S. Olympians, and professional football, baseball and hockey players. Using a combination of chiropractic adjustments and corrective exercises, the chiropractor says he is best able to support the body's natural injury rehabilitation process while also providing drug-free pain management. While the chiropractor has treated many professional athletes, he stresses that patients do not need to be professional athletes to benefit from sports chiropractic.
When players of the Miami Heat are experiencing pain or suffering from a sports injury, they turn to Dr. Alan DellaBella. The Boca Raton chiropractor has been serving the greater Miami community since 1985, providing non-invasive, drug-free pain management and injury rehabilitation.
Professional athletes, including those in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, LPGA sports organizations and those involved in tennis, NASCAR, bowling, wrestling, soccer, cycling, motocross and surfing have all traveled to Florida to receive care from Dr. DellaBella. Dr. DellaBella served as the official chiropractor to the U.S. Olympic team, and he was also invited to head a U.S. Delegation to China to teach chiropractic techniques to Chinese physicians.
"Our approach to sports injury rehabilitation is extremely effective because we target the underlying cause for injury, rather than simply focus on pain symptoms," said Dr. DellaBella. "Chiropractic adjustments, in combination with complementary therapies such as corrective exercises and massage therapy, support the body's natural rehabilitation process."
Repetitive motion injuries are one of the most common injuries treated by Dr. DellaBella. Strains or sprains damage the soft tissue, including the muscle, ligaments and tendons. These injuries cause chronic inflammation and swelling. Without proper care, Dr. DellaBella says that scar tissue can form, further exacerbating pain and blocking the body's natural recovery process.
"Tennis elbow or golf elbow, known by the medical term lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common repetitive motion injuries sustained by our patients," said Dr. DellaBella. "The repetitive act of swinging a tennis racket or golf club can tear the tendons in the elbow, making it impossible for patients to even grip a pen without experiencing pain. A combination of chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy is best for promoting internal healing and providing immediate relief."
Dr. DellaBella also stressed that chiropractic adjustments are important because frequently a spinal misalignment is causing the patient's improper swing.
"Many individuals are surprised to learn that a minor spinal misalignment may actually underlie many of their sports injuries," said Dr. DellaBella. "Identifying these subluxations is key to preventing future injury and helping the body heal."
In addition to sports chiropractic care, the Boca Raton chiropractor also treats patients for auto accident injuries and chronic pain.
To learn more about sports chiropractic treatments, visit http://chiroboca.com/.