Athletes, even highly trained ones, aren’t immune to injury. Sprains, fractures, tendonitis, neck and low back injuries are a part of the life of an athlete. These injuries can occur from a one-time event, but are often due to overuse, and incorrect training techniques. No matter the cause of these injuries, knowing and addressing the cause of the most frequent sports injuries can help you take preventative measures, and if injured will help you recover quicker. At the Center for Total Back Care we are proud of the many professional amateur and recreational athletes we have helped over the past 35+ years to recover from back pain, neck pain, and other injuries. Using a team approach, we can get you back in the game as quickly as possible We take an active approach to your care and by use a combination of manual therapies, and high-tech equipment we have an extremely high success rate of treating those with injuries, especially those that linger. If you are experiencing pain from a sports injury, don’t delay your path to recovery. Come meet with our talented team of physical therapists and chiropractors today for a free consultation.

Because pain is not uncommon for athletes there is a tendency for athletes to want to get back into the game or compete as soon as possible and to ignore the pain. Some things to look for that may indicate a more serious injury are:

• Any deformity in a bone or joint. If it just doesn’t look right.
• The inability to bear weight on a joint or it giving way.
• Any changes in the skin color other than normal bruising.
• Extreme swelling.
• It’s not getting any better after a few days of using PRICE