Archive for Injuries
Look Who Else Uses Chiropractic: Elite Gymnastics
Gymnastics is among the most difficult sports and among the most demanding in terms of stresses placed on the body’s musculoskeletal system. Both overuse injuries and acute injuries are common among these athletes due to the enormous strain placed on the joints, tendons and ligaments. Gymnastics is the second-leading cause of traumatic sports injuries in [...]
Symptoms and Treatment Options for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
The boomerang-shaped sacroiliac joints are found just below the waist on either side of the spine. These joints connect the two pelvic (iliac) bones, and are surrounded by a complex set of ligaments that allow them to move freely, and which support the joints themselves. The purpose of these joints is to transmit forces from [...]
A Parent’s Guide to Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Many doctors specializing in sports medicine are reporting increasing numbers of young patients in their practice with repetitive use injuries. One sports medicine expert at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Dr. Amy Valasek, reports that approximately half the sports injuries she sees are due to overuse, as opposed to the more commonly known sports injuries such [...]