Sports Injury Chiropractic Care In Des Moines
Correction-Focused Care For Athletes
Whether you're a weekend athlete or compete at a higher level, sports injuries can range from a sudden sprain or strain to the kind of overuse injury that builds slowly over a season. That pain can keep you sidelined longer than it needs to, especially if it's only ever treated at the surface instead of at the source.
At ADIO Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Jeffery Stickel and Dr. Luis Amador-Gaxiola provide chiropractic care for athletes built around getting you back to your sport, not just back to pain-free daily activity. That means looking at how you move as a whole, not just treating the one spot that hurts.
Ready to get moving again? Request an appointment today.
Recovering From A Sports Injury
Why Athletes Need A Correction-Focused Approach
A sports injury chiropractor looks at how an injury is affecting your movement as a whole, not just the specific spot where you feel pain. Athletes often unconsciously compensate for pain in ways that can lead to new issues if left unaddressed, which is why Dr. Stickel and Dr. Amador-Gaxiola treat the injury and the resulting compensation together, rather than focusing on just one sore spot in isolation.
Types Of Sports Injuries
Sports injuries generally fall into two categories, and figuring out which one applies to you shapes what recovery looks like.
- Acute injuries happen suddenly, during a single play, fall, or movement, such as a sprained ankle, a pulled muscle, or a joint injury from a collision or awkward landing.
- Overuse injuries develop gradually from repeating the same motion over and over, common in sports like running, tennis, swimming, and golf, and often show up as tendon pain or chronic joint discomfort.
Common examples include ankle sprains, hamstring and other muscle strains, tendon injuries like tennis elbow or golfer's elbow, and knee pain related to running or pivoting sports.
Sports Injury Treatment Options At ADIO Chiropractic Clinic
Depending on whether your injury is acute or overuse-related, treatment may include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments to restore proper joint movement affected by the injury
- Shockwave Therapy for stubborn tendon injuries or overuse pain that hasn't responded to rest
- Red Light Therapy to support faster tissue healing and reduce inflammation
- Decompression Therapy for pain related to disc compression from repetitive impact or twisting motions
Dr. Stickel and Dr. Amador-Gaxiola build treatment plans that address the underlying mechanics behind an injury, aiming to reduce the risk of it recurring once you're back to full activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common sports injuries?
Common sports injuries vary by activity, but frequently include ankle sprains, hamstring and other muscle strains, tendon injuries like tennis elbow or golfer's elbow, and knee pain related to running or pivoting sports. Overuse injuries, which build gradually rather than happening in a single moment, are just as common as sudden, acute injuries in athletes of all levels.
How does chiropractic care support sports injury rehabilitation?
Sports injury rehabilitation through chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper joint movement and function, not just resting until pain subsides. By addressing the underlying mechanics that may have contributed to the injury, chiropractic care can help reduce the risk of the same injury happening again once you return to your sport.
Can chiropractic care help me get back to my sport faster?
Often, yes. Rather than simply waiting out an injury, chiropractic care addresses joint restriction and movement compensation that can slow recovery or lead to reinjury. Many athletes find that combining chiropractic adjustments with advanced therapies like shockwave or red light therapy speeds up their return to training compared to rest alone.
How do I schedule an appointment with a sports injury chiropractor near me in Des Moines?
Scheduling is simple. Request an appointment online, and our team will follow up quickly to confirm your visit. We look forward to helping you get back in the game.