IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Falls chiropractors are highlighting spinal adjustments and other wellness therapies as an effective and safe treatment for summer sports injuries. A chiropractor can offer rapid pain relief, as well as immediate correction of misalignment of the spine and extremities due to sports-related accidents. A treatment plan consists of a combination of pain relief, spinal corrections and maintenance appointments with a chiropractor, as well as supporting therapies such as physical therapy.
Dr. Todd L. Reese and Dr. Devin Scoresby of Spine Align Chiropractic in Idaho Falls recently spoke out about the role spinal adjustments and wellness therapies play in the treatment of summer sports injuries. Each year, June, July and August show an increase in patients with back pain or neck pain due to sports-related injuries or simply from patients being more active. Unlike during other seasons, the majority of these injuries includes sprains, strains and dislocations.
"We typically see a significant increase in patients with sports injuries during the summer months. Folks enjoy being outside and, because the weather's milder, often push themselves longer and harder than they do during the rest of the year. And that often leads to stress or strain injuries," Idaho Falls chiropractor Dr. Reese said. "In addition, people may be practicing sports or using equipment they're not used to, and a slip or fall, activities with quick stops and starts or faulty equipment can lead to an injury."
According to the chiropractors, treatment for a sports injury is most effective when the patient seeks immediate chiropractic care. Though most injuries require first aid in the form of RICE – rest, ice compression and elevation – it's also to be advised to make an appointment for a chiropractic assessment as soon as possible. When left untreated for too long, a simple injury can become much worse and cause chronic headaches and migraines, as well as loss of balance, coordination and strength.
"When an athlete comes to us with a sports injury, we perform a full evaluation before starting treatment," said Dr. Scoresby. "Usually, a course of treatment consists of spinal adjustments for both pain management and to correct the musculoskeletal system, followed by a maintenance program to strengthen the injured body part. We absolutely do our best to ensure each patient can return to his or her activity as soon as possible, and also with the smallest risk of the injury reoccurring."
Complementary care may include strengthening exercises to enhance the healing process. In addition, the chiropractors often recommend more appropriate equipment such as proper fit in shoes and good stretching habits.
Idaho Falls chiropractors Dr. Todd L. Reese and Dr. Devin Scoresby provide non-invasive care by means of spinal adjustments, weight loss programs and supporting wellness therapies to patients in Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby and Shelley. For more information, the clinic is located at 1491 Curlew Drive in Idaho Falls, Idaho 83406. You can also go to the website, http://www.spinealignchiropractic.com.