Chiropractor Treats Iowa City Sports Injury Patients

There’s nothing more frustrating than being sidelined from your favorite sport due to a sport injury. Whether you’re a weekend warrior who loves hitting the trail to run or a serious athlete who competes competitively, watching the action from the sidelines just isn’t the same. When you need to heal quickly and safely following a sports injury, Iowa City chiropractor Dr. Kyle R. Thompson can help.

Recover From a Sports Injury with Iowa City Chiropractic Care

Dr. Thompson is a certified chiropractic sports physician. He uses a ‘whole person’ approach to help free patients from back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and chronic pain following a slipped disc injury. Unlike traditional medical care, a whole body approach to pain management focuses on correcting the underlying source of the injury.

For example, if a patient is suffering a slipped disc in the lower back, the patient may experience a shooting pain and numbness in the legs, buttocks, and lower back. This is caused by the slipped disc pressing against the sciatic nerve, which results in a condition known as sciatica. While prescription painkillers can temporarily relieve this pain, medication cannot correct the underlying cause of sciatica, which is the slipped disc. Safe, non-invasive chiropractic adjustment can restore alignment to the lumbar spine and relieve pressure on the nerve. After chiropractic treatment, sciatica patients are able to enjoy an active, pain-free life.

Knee Pain and Shoulder Pain Relieved with Sports Rehabilitation

Chiropractic adjustment is essential to restoring alignment to the musculoskeletal system following a sports injury. Dr. Thompson also offers sports rehabilitation as a complementary treatment that speeds healing and recovery. Neck pain, back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain are often the result of a misalignment in the body. A traumatic injury to the soft tissues can also lead to inflammation, soreness, and stiffness. Sports rehabilitation and corrective care exercises help the body recovery naturally by restoring a full range of motion, flexibility, and coordination. Many of our patients report being better athletes after Dr. Thompson’s comprehensive sports rehabilitation programs!

Whether you suffer from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or other chronic pain, Dr. Thompson understands that each patient is different and faces their own unique set of challenges. That’s why our chiropractor creates individualized recovery programs based on patient-proven treatment techniques. If you are injured, Dr. Thompson will put his expertise as a chiropractic sports physician to work for you, tailoring proven treatments to your body’s unique wellness needs.

Auto Accident Injuries Treated with Similar Rehabilitation Plans

In addition to helping patients heal after a sports injury, Dr. Thompson also uses the same whole body approach to help patients heal following auto accidents. The most common injury from auto accidents is whiplash, which leads to neck pain, chronic headaches, soreness, and stiffness. Just like sports rehabilitation can restore a full range of movement following a soft tissue injury, similar corrective exercises can help patients heal following injuries caused by auto accidents, like whiplash. Victims of auto accidents are encouraged to visit Dr. Thompson for the latest rehabilitative care.

If you are struggling to recover from a sports injury, you don’t need to keep sitting on the sidelines suffering from back pain and stiff muscles. Visit Dr. Thompson at our Iowa City practice for a diagnostic evaluation and get back in the game today! Call 319- 333-7846.