If you’re looking for a chiropractic sports practitioner in La Mesa, CA to heal from a sports injury or improve your athletic performance, Dr. Gary McDowell at McDowell Family Chiropractic has the caring, healing hands you need.
What Is A Chiropractic Sports Practitioner?
A Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner of CCSP in La Mesa, CA like Dr. McDowell is a chiropractor who has received specialized education and training in the neurological and musculoskeletal systems in order to treat sports injuries. These injuries often include the following:
- Overuse injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Tears in ligaments
- Concussions
- Knee injuries
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Dislocations
- Shin splints
- Fractures
While a CCSP is able to provide regular chiropractic care for a variety of conditions, they focus on more than just spinal health. They take a deeper look at the interaction between muscles, connective tissues, and joints. All treatments are geared toward improving athletic performance, treating conditions that interfere with athletic performance, and recovering from or preventing sports injuries.
Treatments for Sports Injuries
When you visit Dr. McDowell, you will receive a comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis of your condition and athletic health. From there, a personalized treatment plan will be devised according to your needs. This plan will likely include one or more of the following treatment options:
- Therapeutic massage – Therapeutic massage is very effective at releasing muscle tension, breaking up scar tissue, and increasing blood circulation. It is not only used to treat a condition but also to help speed up workout recovery time.
- Cold laser therapy – Cold laser therapy utilizes low levels of light on damaged tissues, which help to relieve pain and tension. The light also promotes the body’s natural healing processes, helping you to recover from injury without the use of medication or surgery. It is also used to help speed up recovery after workouts.
- Custom foot orthotics – Many people facing pain in or around the spine have issues with their feet. It might be due to high or flat arches or putting unnecessary pressure on one or more of the feet. Custom foot orthotics can provide the right support and comfort, help distribute your weight more evenly, and can be designed to fit inside of the shoes you regularly wear during workouts and events.
- Adjustments and manipulations – When the spine is either impacting or being impacted by your condition, Dr. McDowell can provide the necessary adjustments and manipulations to address issues in the spine, nerves, and muscles.
If you’re suffering from an injury or want to improve your athletic abilities, schedule an appointment with Dr. McDowell at McDowell Family Chiropractic, your chiropractic sports practitioner in La Mesa, CA, by calling (619) 670-7700 today.