Strains/Sprains Chiropractic

Sprains and Strains can happen anywhere in the body and usually occur when somone lifts too much weight, playing a strenuous sport or bending or twisting improperly. In either scenario the result is the same, the tissues become inflamed and cause pain and often coupled with muscle spasms can be very debilitating to a persons movement. The pain may be burning, aching, stabbing, tingling sharp or dull. The time frame can vary from weeks to months with serious complications in terms of debilitation. Muscle sprains and strains can effect your nomal posture and your ability to stand up straight. In our clinic we look to carefully evalaute whether the pain is coming from a muscle or a ligament and then tailor the treatment according to the condition of the patient. The treatments available for sprains and strains include percussive massage techniques, dry needling and cupping.