Sports Injury Treatment Plan from Encinitas & Cardiff by the Sea Chiropractor

Southern California is truly an activity playground, with surfing, biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities available nearly year-round. However, no matter how careful you are, activities can lead to sports injury that merits a trip to Gold Coast Chiropractic. Even if a sports injury or personal injury seems minor or does not necessarily result in immediate pain, our  Cardiff by the Sea & Encinitas chiropractor can ensure no underlying damage occurred. If left untreated, underlying damage can worsen and lead to more severe issues.

Our husband and wife chiropractor team of Dr. David Melendez and Dr. Lorraine Melendez are experienced in treating a wide scope of sports injuries with a focus on a Southern California active lifestyle treatment plan.

Massage Therapy and Rehabilitation for Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Neck and Back Pain

Some of the most common sports injuries we see, whether they arise from surfing, skating or even indoors at the gym, are sports injuries resulting in back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and neck pain. Our Cardiff by the Sea & Encinitas sports injury treatment plans aim to not only alleviate the pain but also correct the underlying problem that is causing the pain in the first place. Spasms, sprains and strains can be behind the pain, as can a herniated disk or spinal misalignment. Our treatment plan begins with an examination and evaluation and can include three additional components: chiropractic care, massage therapy, and rehabilitation.

Chiropractic care helps correct underlying issues that can be causing not only back pain but pain in other areas. Our chiropractor's examination can determine if the pain is stemming from the injured area or is in fact coming from the neck or back. Shoulder pain, for instance, often stems from an issue in the neck area, resulting in a deferred pain that will not improve unless the underlying neck issue is properly treated. A herniated disc can also cause pain to radiate from the spine to various areas throughout the body. Our spinal adjustments can restore the vertebrae to their normal positions and full functionality to the spine.

Sports injury can also include damage to the muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues. Sprains, strains and spasms fall into this category, which can also account for knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain and neck pain. Massage therapy can be an effective healing tool in such cases, as a therapeutic massage increases the blood flow, alleviates stress, and promotes healing. Our chiropractors can also provide hot and cold therapies in conjunction with massage therapy to treat injured tissues and reduce swelling to the injured area.

Rehabilitation is usually final component in our Cardiff by the Sea & Encinitas sports injury treatment plans. This phase of the treatment generally includes physical therapy with a series of exercises meant to strengthen, stretch, and maintain flexibility in the affected area. Keeping the area strong and mobile is imperative for preventing future injuries. Our rehabilitation plans typically include exercises you can do in our office as well as those you continue at home.

Our goal is to help our patients maintain their healthy, active lifestyles and effectively treat any injuries they might face along the way.