Sport Injury FAQs

Sports injuries commonly happen to athletes but can happen to anyone at any time. Sports injuries can occur at work, at home, or while conducting daily tasks. Knowing the symptoms and seeing a chiropractor for proper diagnosis is the key to understanding if you have a sports injury. The chiropractors at Signature Wellness Center in Fairfield and Belleville, NJ, understand how painful a sports injury can be and have been asked many questions by patients about the condition.

How do I know if I have a sports injury? 

Sports injuries fall into two categories - chronic and acute - and some people may experience acute pain, which, if left untreated, can develop into a chronic pain-causing condition. Symptoms associated with a sports injury may include pain, bruising, swelling, weakness, and loss of range of motion. Additionally, many with sports injury experience increased pain when moving the affected body part. Finally, symptoms of the injury may have caused a chronic condition when the pain and discomfort last for weeks or months with little to no relief.

How can I treat a sports injury? 

Treating a sports injury at home while waiting for a chiropractic care appointment or in between appointments can help provide continued relief. The RICE method - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation - can help ease the pain while reducing inflammation and swelling. A chiropractor will also provide at-home exercise and treatment recommendations to help keep you comfortable in between appointments.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor for Sports Injury Treatment in Fairfield, NJ, and Belleville, NJ

If you are struggling with the pain of a sports injury, speak with a chiropractor at SIgnature Wellness Center. We treat patients from Fairfield and Belleville, NJ, providing non-invasive, drug-free treatment options. Call our office to schedule an appointment with one of our sports injury chiropractors. We are here to help treat all your pain and sports injuries needs.