Sports injuries are "a series of undesired events occurring in the interplay between individuals and environment during physical activity, competitive or recreational, resulting in physical impairment or ailment, because the human body or part of it was subjected to force(s) exceeding the threshold of physical endurance. The result of an injury is the alteration, limitation or termination of participation of an athlete in the respective activity for at least one day. Notable severity of an injury is considered one that shall have a physical effect lasting at least one week." (Petridou, 2001)
Some sports injuries are due to improper stretching while others are accidental injuries during the activity. In either case it is important to diagnose and treat such injuries quickly to prevent further aggravation or damage to the specific area. Doctors of Chiropractic have extensive training in the area of sports medicine and can diagnose and effectively treat sports related injuries. Spinal adjustments and physical therapy/ rehab have proven to be very successful in correcting the injury and getting you back to normal activity faster. No matter what your recreational activity may be, don't let sports related injuries or pains go unattended, consult a Doctor of Chiropractic for evaluation.