Youth Sports Injury in Loveland CO

Encouraging a child or teenager to engage in sports and physical activity is a key part of helping him or her maintain a healthy lifestyle. The challenge is preventing injuries that relate to the activity or game. By visiting your chiropractor in Loveland CO, you reduce the risk to your child from sports activities. At Thompson Valley Chiropractic in Loveland CO, we offer treatments for injuries or as a preventative measure when your child plays a sport.

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Common Injuries from Sports in Loveland CO

The injuries that may occur in a child depend on their level of activity, the sport, and their exposure to potential risk factors. While children's sports may not have the same level of risk as adult-level and professional sports, they can still face certain risks when playing in a game.

Common injuries that may occur include:

• Sprained or strained muscles, particularly in the ankles
• Torn ligaments
• Injuries to the knees
• Shin splints
• Repetitive injuries, like tennis or golf elbow

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Concussion Baseline & Subsequent Assessment if necessary

The specific risks to your child depend on the sports he or she plays. As a general rule, you want to take steps to prevent injuries by working with your chiropractor in Loveland CO. You can also relieve the injuries at an early stage to prevent them from worsening over time.

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Youth Sports Injury Care

Youth sports injury treatment depends on their situation and the severity of the injury. At our office, we offer natural solutions to help reduce pain and encourage the body's healing processes.

We may adjust the spine and neck to enhance healing through the area. We also provide treatments for extremities by adjusting the area, reducing pressure on the nerves through decompression therapy, or providing appropriate injury treatment like taping, icing, or using heat after an evaluation from a professional. At Thompson Valley Chiropractic, we develop a personalized treatment plan for youths after identifying the injuries and ensuring that it will work with their specific needs.

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Preventing Injuries in Youths

While treatment helps after an injury, the primary goal of visiting a chiropractor is prevention. You and your family can prevent youth sports injuries by getting regular check-ups from a chiropractor. We look at the muscles, joints, ligaments, and spine of a child to ensure proper growth and development. We may catch problems like scoliosis at an early stage through a check-up and we determine the risks to a child's joints, muscles and body when he or she engages in a sport.

After evaluating a child's current situation, we may suggest treatments to reduce the risk of injuries. We also teach your child proper ways to stretch and move to limit the risks of an injury while playing a sport.

Physical activity is essential for your child's health and well-being. The challenge is ensuring that your child receives the proper treatment and care he or she needs to avoid the risk of sports injuries. To learn more about preventing injuries in children or to set up an appointment, call (970) 203-0597 today.