Sports Medicine & Rehab
League City Spine & Sports Medicine
Components of Sports Chiropractic Treatment:
Sports chiropractic care combines several key elements to promote active recovery, pain relief, and long-term wellness. The four main components of sports chiropractic treatment include soft tissue therapies, adjustments, rehabilitation, and nutrition. By addressing these areas, we help athletes recover faster and reduce the risk of future injuries.
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft tissue therapy is an essential component in sports chiropractic treatment, targeting the muscles, tendons, and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). Techniques such as myofascial release, fascial techniques, and sports taping are commonly used to address both muscular and fascial issues contributing to injuries.
At League City Spine & Sports Medicine, we use a combination of manual therapy, instrument-assisted techniques, and Kinesiotaping to help patients recover quickly. Kinesiotape enhances muscle activation, supports injured areas, and significantly reduces healing time by improving blood circulation. Our team is highly trained in Kinesiotaping, using RockTape for its superior hold and minimal skin irritation.
Adjustments (Extremity Adjusting)
While spinal adjustments are widely known, treating injuries in the extremities (joints outside the spine) is just as crucial for recovery in sports-related injuries. Extremity adjusting helps restore mobility and function in injured areas such as the shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles.
Our chiropractors are experts in extremity adjustments, with advanced training in this area. Dr. Heintz, our lead chiropractor, even served as the lead instructor in extremity adjusting at Texas Chiropractic College for six years.
Rehabilitation
Once the soft tissue and joint issues are addressed, rehabilitation becomes key to restoring strength and function. A customized rehabilitation program is designed to target the injured muscles, promoting complete healing.
Rehabilitation may include:
- Stretching exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Foam rolling
- Rock Flossing technique
Every exercise is tailored to the specific injury, ensuring a focused and effective recovery. Our team provides detailed protocols and guidance to ensure you follow the program correctly, with staff members always available to support you.
Nutrition for Healing
Proper nutrition is often the most overlooked aspect of sports recovery. Your body needs essential nutrients to heal and rebuild tissue effectively. We guide patients in making nutritional adjustments that can significantly aid recovery, with products like:
- Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to promote muscle healing
- Essential fatty acids to reduce inflammation
- Multivitamins with minerals to support collagen formation
Visit our nutrition page for more details on how nutrition plays a vital role in your recovery journey.
Sports Medicine and Athlete Recovery
At League City Spine & Sports Medicine, we understand that athletes have higher expectations when it comes to recovery time and returning to activity. Whether you’re recovering from a sports-related injury or seeking injury prevention, our doctors are experienced in treating athletes at all levels.
We treat athletes from various backgrounds, including members of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash, American Combative Systems, and Olympic athletes. Our team ensures that your recovery plan fits your active lifestyle, often recommending a reduction in training rather than complete rest. This approach helps you stay on track with your goals while allowing for proper healing.
Call for Help with Sports Injuries:
If you are an athlete in the League City, Webster, Friendswood, Clear Lake, Dickinson, or Nassau Bay area, and need treatment for a sports injury or advice on injury prevention, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us at 281-332-3428 to schedule an appointment.