Common Winter Sports Injuries

For winter sports enthusiasts, a little – or a lot – of snow and ice isn’t going to keep you from enjoying your favorite activity. However, it’s important to take some precautions, as it’s easy to find yourself suffering from a winter sports injury. Below, our team at La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab in Jupiter, FL, shares some of the most common ones and how sports chiropractic can help.

Back Injuries

Falls can lead to spinal misalignment, herniated discs, and compressed nerves. Not only can these cause a lot of pain but they can also leave your back and extremities with numbness, tingling, and weakness.

Neck Injuries

Whiplash is a common injury year-round. Falls and auto accident collisions are the most common culprits, leading to pain, dizziness, neck stiffness, blurry vision, and more.

Shoulder Injuries

Whether you hit the snow or ice, or you have an unfortunate collision while skiing, you might find yourself on the receiving end of a dislocated shoulder. Not only can this cause pain and the inability to perform your favorite sport but can also damage the surrounding muscle, ligaments, and other tissues.

Knee Injuries

Again, falls can be a common cause of winter sports injuries – including knee injuries – but they aren’t the only ones. Overuse is also very common, whether you are running, skiing, skating, or enjoying any other sport.

Wrist Injuries

It’s natural to try to brace yourself as you fall. Many people try to do this when skiing or skating, which can lead to wrist sprains, fractures, and more.

How Sports Chiropractic Can Help

A sports chiropractor can provide treatment for injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including those mentioned above. Treatment typically revolves around restoring alignment to the spine and extremities, but also might include soft tissue techniques to relieve tension and enhance recovery.

Get Sports Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor for Winter Sports Injury Treatment

Don’t let a winter sports injury keep you down. Schedule an appointment with our team at La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab in Jupiter, FL, by calling (561) 745-1002 today. Our “chiropractor near me” is here to help.