Sports Injuries Carrollton, TX
- Athletes & Weekend Warriors
- Joint & Soft Tissue Care
- Performance Support
You don’t have to be an athlete to have a sports injury. At Dallas Spine Center in Carrollton, Dr. Hoa Nguyen uses sports chiropractic for anyone with a joint problem, from people who compete to people who hurt a shoulder or knee doing something they enjoy on the weekend.
Sports chiropractic here has two goals. The first is treating injuries to the spine or the extremities, like the shoulders and knees. The second is helping people who simply want to move and perform better. Both start with finding out exactly which joint, muscle, or attachment is involved.
Who Sports Chiropractic Is For
Sports chiropractic is often seen as something only for professional or college athletes. At this office, it covers a much wider group of people, because joint problems do not care whether you compete. You are likely a good fit if one of these situations sounds familiar to you:
- You were hurt playing a sport
- A joint hurts when you exercise
- An old injury never fully healed
- You want to move and perform better
- Tight, tired muscles hold you back
- Joint pain 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
A fresh injury gets the body’s full healing response. Once it lingers and becomes chronic, that response fades, which is why an old shoulder or knee injury can keep hurting long after the game. Shockwave therapy is designed to change that by turning a chronic problem back into one the body recognizes and starts repairing.
During a session, Dr. Nguyen finds the tender spots where an injured muscle attaches to bone through a tendon or ligament. You won’t feel much over healthy tissue, but the injured attachment will be uncomfortable, and that is exactly where treatment goes. Intensity is adjusted to your tolerance, and most plans run 8 to 12 treatments.
Dr. Nguyen explains that shockwave creates a controlled micro-injury that brings more circulation, repair cells, and collagen to the area while helping break down scar tissue. He typically sees patients report anywhere from 10 to 50 percent less pain and more strength after the first treatment.
What a Sports Chiropractic Adjustment Feels Like
A chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on technique designed to improve joint mobility, reduce restriction, and help your body move more comfortably. Dr. Nguyen applies a controlled force to a specific joint in the spine or an extremity, using diversified or drop table techniques based on your condition, exam findings, and comfort level.
You may feel movement or pressure, and sometimes you will hear a pop. Not every adjustment makes that sound, and the sound isn’t needed for the adjustment to work. Adjustments are never used on a joint with ligament instability, which is one of the reasons the exam always comes before any treatment.
When a Sports Injury Needs a Doctor First
Some sports injuries need a medical doctor or emergency room before any chiropractic care, especially after a hard fall or a blow to the head. Get checked right away if you notice any of these warning signs after an injury, even if the rest of your body feels fine:
- Signs of a concussion, like confusion, drowsiness, or memory loss
- Severe or worsening headaches
- New numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Difficulty walking or loss of balance
- Sharp tenderness in the middle of the spine
Dr. Nguyen screens for these during your exam and refers you to the right specialist immediately if any of them are present. A suspected fracture, spinal cord injury, or significant neurological deficit always needs medical care before any chiropractic treatment is considered.
Your First Sports Injury Visit in Carrollton
Your paperwork is completed online before you arrive, so the visit starts with a conversation about what happened, where it hurts, how long it has been going on, and what you have already tried. Dr. Nguyen then examines the injured joint and the muscles around it, with digital x-rays in the office when your case calls for them.
If the exam points to a disc injury in the spine from a hard fall or impact, spinal decompression may become part of your plan. Shoulder and knee problems usually center on shockwave therapy and adjustments, with therapies for pain and muscle recovery added as needed.
Plans have a clear length, and progress is checked along the way. If you are not improving as expected, Dr. Nguyen refers you for an MRI, a second opinion, or other services. When you are back to feeling good, you can finish or move to occasional maintenance visits, and that decision is yours.
Sports Injury FAQs
What are the most common sports injuries?
At this office, the most common are shoulder pain and frozen shoulder, knee pain from the ligaments around the joint, and injuries to the lower back and neck. Some happen in a single moment, like a fall or a hard hit, while others are chronic tendon or ligament problems that never fully healed.
Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?
Most adjustments are not painful. Dr. Nguyen chooses the technique based on your condition, how severe the injury is, and your comfort level, so a sensitive or recently injured joint is handled differently than a stiff one. If something doesn’t feel right during the adjustment, tell him and the approach can be changed.
Is it normal to be sore after a chiropractic adjustment?
Yes. Some patients feel mild muscle soreness, temporary tenderness, or mild stiffness afterward, similar to how you might feel after exercise. Others feel more mobile, relaxed, or less stiff right away. Most patients can return to their normal activities after an adjustment unless Dr. Nguyen recommends otherwise for a specific injury.
Can a chiropractor help a pulled muscle?
A chiropractor can help with the pain and tightness that come with a strained muscle. Electrical muscle stimulation relaxes the muscle and reduces spasm, red light therapy increases circulation to support recovery, and Hako-Med helps relieve pain. If the strain involves a chronic tendon or ligament attachment, shockwave therapy may be added.
Can a chiropractor help with joint pain?
Yes. Joint problems in the spine and extremities are what sports chiropractic is built for at this office, and it is available whether or not you play a sport. Care usually pairs adjustments that improve how the 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.
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