Description

SOME OF THE MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES INCLUDE:
-Sprains—tears to the ligaments that join the ends of bones together. The ankles, knees, and wrists are commonly affected by sprains.
-Strains—pulls or tears of muscles or tendons
-Shin splints—pain along the outside front of the lower leg, commonly seen in runners
-Achilles tendonitis or rupture of the Achilles tendon—These injuries involve the large band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TISSUES AFTER AN ACUTE INJURY?
When a runner pulls a groin or a tennis player strains a tendon, the soft tissues in the area of pain are injured. Immediately after the injury, there are disrupted fibers of the affected muscle, tendon, and/or ligament.

WHY SHOULD I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR FOR MY SPORTS INJURY?
There are good reasons why the athlete should seek a sports chiropractor for the treatment and rehabilitation of a sports injury. Active people are physically and emotionally different from sedentary ones. Most physicians have not had special training in sports medicine or rehabilitation.

Dr. Mark Huntsman of Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic regularly treats patients and specifically athletes on a regular basis with sports-related injuries, in addition to working with them to avoid future injuries.

IM NOT SURE IF THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
You are more than welcome to schedule a complimentary visit with Dr. Huntsman. Simply call his office and let them know you could just like to come in and speak with Dr. Huntsman and youre not sure yet if there is something he can do for you.

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. HUNTSMAN?
You can call his office at (706) 814-5056. You can also visit his website at www.AugustaGeorgiaChiropractor.com.