Advanced Pain Management for Sports Injuries

Recently suffered a sports injury? We know how challenging the recovery and rehabilitation process can be–especially if you’re also struggling with pain. Fortunately, sports injury pain management offers effective ways to help athletes and active individuals get back to their favorite activities.

At TherapyWorks & Vibrant Health Solutions, we take a multidisciplinary approach to pain management. Recovery can be quicker and less painful with options like physical therapy, chiropractic care, and targeted pain management injections on your side.

Today, we want to explore advanced pain management solutions that can help you heal from sports injuries. Whether you’ve sustained a sprain, a strain, or something more serious, understanding the right care can make a significant difference in your recovery.

Keep reading to learn more about our unique process!

A Comprehensive Approach to Sports Injury Pain Management

Your first appointment will consist of an in-depth evaluation in which we learn more about your injury, pain symptoms, and overall recovery goals. You can also expect a comprehensive physical assessment in which we review your range of motion, strength, balance, and more.

Next, our nurse practitioner will review your case and collaborate with the other experts on our team, including chiropractors and physical therapists, to create the best sports injury pain management program for your needs. We take a truly multidisciplinary approach, blending techniques from across multiple disciplines.

We’ll then guide you through your personalized treatment program, helping you effectively manage your pain as you work to restore strength and function in the affected area.

A Closer Look at Sports Injury Pain Management Options

Manual Therapy

• Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve joint movement, and reduce pain. Some common manual therapy techniques include the following:
  • Joint mobilization, in which we guide a restricted joint through its current range of motion
  • Soft tissue manipulation, in which we carefully manipulate the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the affected area
  • Myofascial release, in which we work out restrictions in the myofascia, a tough, flexible connective tissue that wraps around your muscles.

Chiropractic Care

• Chiropractic care focuses on aligning the spine and joints to improve body mechanics. Misalignments from sports injuries can place extra stress on muscles and nerves, which will worsen your discomfort. Our targeted chiropractic adjustments can help restore proper alignment, relieve pain, and improve movement.

Trigger Point Injections

• Trigger points are tight knots in the myofascia that can cause pain throughout the body. Trigger point injections involve injecting the myofascia with a saline solution to help release the restriction. This treatment provides fast relief, making it easier for athletes to stay active during recovery.

Therapeutic Exercise

• Therapeutic exercise focuses on helping you rebuild strength and mobility after your injury. These exercises target weakened muscles, helping restore function safely over time. Therapeutic exercise can help reduce long-term pain and protect you from future injuries.

Try a Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management

TherapyWorks & Vibrant Health Solutions’s personalized sports injury pain management program combines these effective techniques–and more–to create a well-rounded recovery plan.

Ready to get started? Schedule an appointment at our Lawrence, KS clinic today to get started with your customized treatment plan.