Sports Injuries

These injuries can keep you from doing what you love, whether that’s working out, playing your favorite sport, or competing at a high level. Without the right diagnosis and treatment, recovery can take weeks or even months.

Often, athletes are told to rest for 6-8 weeks without being offered real solutions or ways to prevent future injuries. But at WillPWR Health, we believe in active, conservative treatment options that help you heal and return to your sport without surgery or extended downtime.

What Is a Sports Injury?

A sports injury refers to any injury that occurs during physical activity or exercise. While these injuries can affect any part of the body, they commonly involve the musculoskeletal system—the muscles, bones, and joints.

Some of the most common sports injuries include:

• Sprains – Tears in the ligaments that connect bones, commonly in the ankle, knee, or wrist.
• Strains – Muscle or tendon injuries, often from overstretching.
• Shin splints – Pain in the lower leg, often from running.
• Achilles tendon injuries – Inflammation or rupture of the tendon connecting the calf to the heel.
• Fractures – Broken bones.
• Dislocations – Joints that are forced out of their normal position.

Traumatic vs. Overuse Sports Injuries

Some sports injuries, like fractures and dislocations, are traumatic and require immediate medical attention. However, many injuries are caused by overuse—repetitive motion and stress on the muscles and joints without proper recovery.

At WillPWR Health, we focus on treating and preventing these overuse injuries, which often stem from muscle imbalances, poor technique, and inadequate equipment. Over time, overworked muscles become weak and tight, leading to decreased circulation, inflammation, and even scar tissue formation. This cycle of injury can be broken with the right treatment and rehabilitation.

How We Treat Sports Injuries

When you visit WillPWR Health for a sports injury, we’ll start by taking a detailed history of your injury and performing a functional movement assessment. Our goal is not only to diagnose your injury but also to find the underlying cause—whether it’s poor posture, a muscle imbalance, or another compensation pattern in your body.

For example, knee pain might be caused by an issue in the foot, ankle, or hip. By addressing the root cause, we create a treatment plan designed for long-term recovery and injury prevention.

Our Treatment Approach Includes:

• Chiropractic Adjustments – Restoring joint mobility and reducing pain with gentle, precise adjustments.
• Sports Rehabilitation Exercises – Corrective exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and prevent future injuries.
• Active Release Techniques – Muscle work to break up adhesions and scar tissue.
• Graston Technique® – A specialized soft tissue therapy that promotes healing and restores movement.
• Deep Tissue Laser Therapy – Reduces inflammation and speeds up recovery using advanced laser technology.

You’ll receive a comprehensive treatment plan on your first visit, so you can start healing right away.

Our 3-Phase Sports Injury Care

We follow a three-phase approach to ensure you return to peak performance:

• Phase 1: Pain Reduction – Our first priority is to relieve your pain and reduce inflammation.
• Phase 2: Return to Daily Activities – Once your pain is managed, we focus on helping you regain the ability to perform daily activities without discomfort.
• Phase 3: Return to Sport – Finally, we help you return to your sport or activity, stronger and more resilient than before.

Injury Resistance: Train to Stay Strong

While we can’t always prevent injuries, we can help you become more injury-resistant. This means reducing the likelihood of getting injured, minimizing the severity of injuries, and speeding up recovery. By combining chiropractic care, corrective exercises, and personalized advice, we help you stay active and perform at your best.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, our goal is to keep you healthy, pain-free, and performing at your highest level. If you’re struggling with a sports injury, contact WillPWR Health to schedule an appointment today.