Raymond Solano, DC, CCSP

Injuries that are received in a contact sport such as football or hockey are similar to those one might suffer in an auto accident. The biggest difference is the mechanism of injury, but the body still undergoes a forceful impact. During this impact, the bones in the spine (vertebrae) can be damaged. Though injuries to the arms and legs are often detected and dealth with, damage to or displacement of vertebrae in the neck or back may not be detected until much time has passed. In addition, contact sports are not the only ones to cause injuries. Sports such as golf and tennis, which require a twisting motion, can lead to injuries to soft tissues around the spine such as muscles, ligaments, tendons, and discs (cushion of tissue between the vertebrae). Furthermore, any sport that involves running subjects the joints, including the spinal joints, to wear and tear due to repeated jarring/compression.

When vertebrae are pushed out of their normal positions and spinal joints don't move correctly, Doctors of Chiropractic call this joint dysfunction a vertebral subluxation. Subluxation puts pressure on nearby nerves, affecting the function of the spine and therefore the entire nervous system. This can lead to problems with nearly every other tissue, organ, and system in the body.

Spinal injuries can limit motion, strength, endurance, and speed. Until the vertebrae and spinal joints are restored to normal position and motion, complete recovery from an injury is not possible. This is our focus at Solano Spine & Sport Chiropractic. In addition to treatment in the office, massage therapy and specific strength training is sometimes necessary  for complete healing to take place. This complete approach to sports injuries is what will set you apart from the rest and bring you one step closer to achieving Peak Performance as an athlete.