PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athletes seeking relief from the pain of past or current injuries can consider chiropractic care from Dr. Samantha Stuart, DC, PC. Traditionally, athletes, especially at the younger level, have been encouraged to “walk it off” for anything less than a broken bone or serious trauma. But more research is showing that frequent sports injuries — even bumps and bruises —may add up over time to cause future cognitive and physical problems.
“I’m a huge supporter of athletics, especially at a youth level, since they can provide so many social and physical benefits and some wonderful memories,” said Dr. Stuart, whose office offers chiropractic care and other wellness services to the Portland area. “However, I also see many of the injuries that people can experience from sports and am always eager to find ways to help relive their pain.”
The type of injuries vary from sport to sport and person to person, but Dr. Stuart says many patients come in with musculoskeletal injuries like neck, shoulder, back and knee pain, plus various sprains and strains.
She sees a variety of repetitive injuries common to certain sports, such as runner’s knee, tennis and golfer’s elbow. School sports like soccer, football and baseball all have unique types of injuries, and some are due to general intense physical activities, including shin splints, frozen shoulders or whiplash.
Treatment options vary by individual injuries, but Dr. Stuart and staff can offer chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy and nutritional counseling.
“Many sports injuries can be caused by minor misalignments in the vertebrae and extremity joints, which can cause incorrect joint movement, and contribute to everything from tendonitis to repetitive motion injuries,” she said. “When we correct these misalignments, we can reduce inflammation and pain and help restore proper movement.”
Dr. Stuart enjoys the opportunity to work with high school students with physical therapy to help repair damaged muscles, or nutrition therapy, which can teach them how an optimal diet can aid healing. All of these strategies can help them get back on the field sooner.
“Sports are a serious business but they can also be a lot of fun,” she said. “We’re delighted to help people continue playing, but also want to make sure they have the tools to play safe and pain-free.”
Active athletes or not, Dr. Stuart is eager to offer wellness care and pain relief to Portland-area residents. Patients can have specific pain relief goal, such as recovering from a car accident, or relieving neck, head or back problems. Or they can be seeking ways to improve their health holistically. Available services include treatment of migraines and headaches, sciatica, cold laser therapy, massage and physical therapy. She also offers a variety of essential oil products.
Dr. Samantha Stuart, DC, PC, offers chiropractic care and other specialty services to Portland-area residents. For more information visit portlandorchiro.com or call (503) 451-6670.