Muscle Strain Treatment

Can Chiropractors Help with Muscle Strain?

Chiropractors commonly help treat a wide range of muscle strains. We’ll help to identify any underlying cause of your musculoskeletal issue and recommend appropriate treatment and therapy to get you feeling good again.

Have some questions about muscle strain and how chiropractic may help? Reach out to The Back Clinic and request your 2 free consultations for new members by getting in touch.

Muscle strains are a type of injury that occurs when the muscle is overstretched or torn. Muscle strains can be caused by overuse or by sudden, unexpected movements.

Some common causes of muscle strain include:

• Repetitive movements such as running, walking, or typing on a computer keyboard for long periods of time
• Lifting heavy objects
• Doing any activity that requires you to put your muscles in an awkward position for a long period of time
• Sports and other physical activities such as weightlifting, cross fit, and yoga

What are the symptoms of a muscle strain?

The symptoms of a muscle strain can vary from person to person and may include:

• Pain that worsens with movement
• Tightness in the affected area
• Limited range of motion
• Tenderness to the touch
• Swelling
• Weakness.

Muscle strains occur when muscles or tendons are overstretched or torn. Common types include:

• Muscle pull or tear – caused by overuse, sudden movements or repetitive actions
• Sprain – stretched or torn ligament
• Cramp – a sudden, painful muscle contraction

Lower back strain

Often caused by lifting, bending, twisting or poor posture. Pain can be intense and recurring. Chiropractors frequently treat lower back strains.

Neck strain

Caused by poor posture, sudden movements, or carrying heavy bags. Common in desk workers. Chiropractors can assess posture and provide targeted care.

Shoulder strain

Involves tears in shoulder muscles or ligaments, often linked to posture issues like rounded shoulders. Chiropractic care may help identify and treat the cause.

Intercostal strain

Affects muscles between the ribs, typically from overuse, trauma or repetitive motion. Chiropractors can assess rib cage alignment and provide corrective care.

Psoas strain

This deep hip muscle is vital for movement. Postural imbalances and overuse can strain it, often contributing to lower back pain. Chiropractic treatment can help restore balance and relieve tension.

It is important to know how long it takes for a muscle strain to heal so that you can get back in the game as soon as possible.

For some people, it may take up to four weeks before they are able to play again, while others could be back within two weeks.

The severity of your injury will determine how long it takes for your muscle strain to heal. The more severe your injury is, the longer it will take for your muscle strain.

Our team of expert health practitioners will be able to provide you with a thorough diagnosis and appropriate treatment to help you recover and feel better.

Chiropractic may help in many cases of muscle strains and sporting injury. Chiropractic focuses on the management, rehabilitation and optimal performance of the neuromusculoskeletal system. By removing interference to the nervous system, relaxing muscles and assisting in maintaining a neutral spinal alignment, your body can perform better at your favourite sport or activity.

If your posture is off, and causing additional strain or muscular pain, we can also assess this and propose a treatment plan that aims to correct your posture concern, which also helps to reduce muscular strain and tension.

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Our combined approach to treatment helps provide for better health outcomes, meaning you can feel good again.

Have some questions about muscle strain and how chiropractic may help? Reach out to The Back Clinic and request your 2 free consultations for new members by getting in touch.