Overuse Injuries and Chiropractic Care
Some of the most common types of overuse injuries can affect anyone, and their treatment varies based on severity. At Middle Village Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, we specialize in diagnosing and providing a comprehensive range of treatments for these injuries. If you want to learn more about overuse injuries and our treatment options, please continue reading below.
Overuse Injuries
Everyone is at risk of getting an overuse injury. The cause of it is right in the name. It is from overuse of the muscle or muscles. It generally happens over some time when repeated actions are performed. If you feel constant pain while doing a particular motion, stop and come to our Middle Village Chiropractic to get checked out. The earlier we catch it, the easier the treatment is. The following are the most common ways to overuse your muscles:
- Working out without adequate rest time
- Working out with improper movements
- Working out with a large muscle imbalance
- Lifting heavy objects improperly
Preventing Overuse Injuries
Prevention is easy and only requires a little extra work. The time you can save by preventing an overuse injury from happening in the first place is worth the little extra time or thought you have to put in. The following are the best ways to prevent an overuse injury:
- Use proper form and gear when being active
- Pace your workouts and take adequate rest time
- Gradually increase your exercise level
Treatment
There’s a wide variety of treatments for overuse injuries. The best way to determine which treatment is best for you is to schedule an appointment with our Middle Village Chiropractic. If you treat it early, you can probably take care of the injury at home in the following ways:
- Rest your body
- Ice the injured area
- Use compression bandages or wraps
- Try and keep your injury elevated if possible
If the pain persists or you have a more severe injury, you should get chiropractic care from our professionals and don’t do physical work or exercise.
Contact Our Middle Village Chiropractic
We want to help you make the fastest recovery possible at Middle Village Chiropractic and Physical Therapy. Contact us to make an appointment and find the best treatment option. Let us help you resume your regular activities and feel good again.