Sports Injuries Carrollton, TX
- Athletes & Weekend Warriors
- Joint & Soft Tissue Care
- Performance Support
A sports injury can affect anyone, even non-athletes. For that reason, Dr. Hoa Nguyen of Dallas Spine Center uses sports chiropractic for anyone with a joint problem. Whether you compete in sports or hurt your shoulder or knee doing things you enjoy, our chiropractic care can help.
Our sports chiropractic care starts with finding out which joint, muscle, or attachment is involved. It has two goals. First, we treat your injuries affecting your spine or the extremities, like your shoulders and knees. Then, we help you move and perform better.
Who Sports Chiropractic Is For
Many people think that sports chiropractic is only for college athletes or professional athletes. At Dallas Spine Center, it covers a wider group of people because joint problems don’t care whether you compete or not. You’re a good candidate if one of these conditions fits:
- You were hurt playing a sport
- Your joint hurts when you exercise.
- You have an old injury that never completely healed.
- You want to move and perform better.
- You’re experiencing tight, tired muscles.
- Your joint pain prevents or limits your activity.
“Sports chiropractic is used when patients want to increase their performance or when they have a sports injury to any part of the spine or the extremities. It is not reserved for athletes. It is for any patient who has joint issues.”
Dr. Hoa Nguyen, D.C.Why Chronic Sports Injuries Stop Healing
Chronic sports injuries stop healing because the area doesn’t get a full healing response. Normally, your body responds to a fresh injury by delivering more blood and repair cells. Once it becomes chronic, this response stops. This is the reason an old shoulder injury keeps hurting long after the game. Shockwave therapy changes how your body responds to the old injury, as it turns a chronic problem back into one that your body recognizes and starts repairing.
During shockwave therapy, Dr. Nguyen finds the tender spots where an injured muscle attaches to bone through a ligament or tendon. You won’t feel much if it touches healthy tissues. However, if it goes through the injured attachment, it will be uncomfortable. This is where the treatment goes. Our chiropractor will adjust the intensity according to your tolerance. Most plans can last from 8 to 12 treatments.
Shockwave therapy creates a micro-injury to the old injury. Your body will respond by bringing more blood to the area that carries repair cells and collagen, to start the healing process. Our patients report experiencing 10 to 50 percent less pain and more strength after their first session.
What a Sports Chiropractic Adjustment Feels Like
A chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on technique to improve your joint mobility, reduce restriction, and help your body move more comfortably. Dr. Nguyen applies a controlled force to a joint in the spine or an extremity. We use drop table techniques based on your condition, exam findings, and comfort level.
You may feel movement or pressure. You may also hear a popping sound during treatment. But not every adjustment makes this sound. The sound isn’t necessary for the adjustment to work. Although chiropractic adjustment is effective, we don’t use it if you have joint instability. This is the reason you need to undergo a thorough exam before any treatment to rule this out.
When a Sports Injury Needs a Doctor First
Some sports injuries need a medical doctor instead of a chiropractor. This is especially true if your injury is from a hard fall or a blow to the head. If you notice any of these warning signs after an injury, go to the emergency room.
- Severe or worsening headaches
- Signs of concussion, like drowsiness, memory loss, or confusion
- New numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Difficulty walking or loss of balance
- Sharp tenderness in the middle of the spine
Dr. Nguyen screens you for these signs during your initial examination before he recommends a treatment. A suspected fracture, spinal cord injury, or significant neurological deficit needs medical care before considering chiropractic treatment.
Your First Sports Injury Visit in Carrollton
You complete your paperwork online. Thus, when you visit our office, you’ll be shown directly to the consultation room. Dr. Nguyen will ask questions about your injury: what happened, where it hurts, how long it has been going on, and what you have tried. Dr. Nguyen will examine the injured joint and the muscles around it. When your case requires digital X-rays, we’ll take the imaging right in our office.
If the exam points to a disc injury in the spine from an impact, spinal decompression may be included in your plan. Shockwave therapy and adjustments focus on shoulder and knee problems. Therapies for pain and muscle recovery can also be added when needed.
Every plan has a timeline. Dr. Nguyen checks your progress along the way. If you’re not improving as expected, Dr. Nguyen refers you for an MRI or another specialist. When you feel good, you can either move to maintenance visits or just complete the remaining sessions. It’s your decision.
Sports Injury FAQs
What are the most common sports injuries?
At Dallas Spine Center, the most common sports injuries we treat are shoulder pain and frozen shoulder, knee pain from the ligaments around the joint, and injuries to the lower back and neck. Some injuries are caused by a fall or a hard hit. Others are chronic tendon or ligament problems that didn’t fully heal.
Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?
Chiropractic adjustments don’t hurt. Dr. Nguyen chooses the technique based on your condition, how severe the injury is, and your comfort level. Thus, if your injury is recent, it’ll be handled differently than a stiff one. If something doesn’t feel right during the adjustments, Dr. Nguyen will tell you, and your plan might be changed.
Is it normal to be sore after a chiropractic adjustment?
Yes, it’s normal to feel sore after a chiropractic adjustment. Some patients feel mild muscle soreness, temporary tenderness, or mild stiffness after the session. Others feel more mobile or relaxed. Most of our patients return to their normal activities after an adjustment unless Dr. Nguyen recommends other therapies for a specific injury.
Can a chiropractor help with a pulled muscle?
Yes, a chiropractor can help relieve a pulled muscle. This can be done through electrical muscle stimulation to relax the muscle and reduce spasm. Red light therapy can be added to increase circulation and support recovery. Hako-Med relieves pain. If the strain involves a chronic tendon or ligament attachment, shockwave therapy may be included.
Can a chiropractor help with joint pain?
Yes, a chiropractor can help with joint pain. Our sports chiropractor is built for joint problems in the spine and extremities. It’s available whether or not you play a sport. Care usually pairs adjustments that improve how your joint moves with shockwave therapy for chronic tendon and ligament pain, based on what your exam shows.
Get Back to the Activities You Love
The $47 new patient special includes a consultation with Dr. Nguyen, a full exam of the injured area, and digital x-rays when they are needed. You will leave with a clear plan for your recovery.
Dallas Spine Center, 3730 N Josey Ln #122, Carrollton, TX 75007. Serving Lewisville, Plano, Frisco, North Dallas, Addison, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Highland Village, The Colony, and Little Elm.