PORTLAND, Ore., March 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chiropractor Dr. Samantha Stuart announced that her practice provides chiropractic care for sports injury rehabilitation and enhanced athletic performance. An integrated approach to rehabilitation that combines chiropractic care with physical therapy helps patients heal faster after an injury, says Dr. Stuart. Chiropractic care may help to stabilize the spine and joints, relieve pain, and reduce the risk for future injury. When the joints are not correctly aligned, they can aggravate incorrect movements and increase the risk for repetitive motion injuries. Dr. Stuart recommends chiropractic care for drug-free pain management and injury rehabilitation.
After a cold winter that kept many individuals indoors, spring is a common time for increased physical activity, and along with this increased activity comes an increased risk for sports injuries, warns chiropractor Dr. Samantha Stuart. Whether these injuries are due to training for an upcoming race like a 5K or playing a favorite sport like golf or tennis again after a quiet winter, sports injuries require prompt care, says Dr. Stuart.
"When we hear the phrase 'sports injury,' we often think about major injuries, like a football player suffering a career-ending concussion or torn ACL," said Dr. Stuart. "You do not have to be a professional athlete to sustain a sports injury and benefit from chiropractic care."
Dr. Stuart provides sports injury rehabilitation at her practice, Dr. Samantha Stuart, DC, PC. The chiropractor recommends a combination of chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy to relieve pain, help patients heal faster after injury, and safely restore a full range of mobility to the body.
The chiropractor is also warning patients that relying on medication for long-term pain management may not be the best treatment option, and could even pose a serious risk to their health.
"Recent research has found that commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) could actually slow the body's healing process after an injury," said Dr. Stuart. "Furthermore, relying on medication to manage pain is shortsighted. Once the drugs wear off, the pain will return. Effective pain management must not only address inflammation and swelling, but also the underlying cause for the injury."
Dr. Stuart recommends a full diagnostic exam to determine the extent to which a spinal subluxation may be affecting patient mobility and causing pain following a sports injury. A misalignment with the spine can affect the joints' ability to work properly together, increasing the risk for future pain, cautions Dr. Stuart. Chiropractic adjustments bring proper alignment back to the spine.
"Adjustments keep the spine properly aligned, providing a strong, safe foundation for mobility," said Dr. Stuart. "Chiropractic care can also help manage pain by reducing inflammation and swelling, which supports the natural healing process. Finally, our corrective exercises strengthen the core muscles necessary to hold the spine in place."
For more information about sports injury care, visit http://portlandorchiro.com/.