Soft tissue injuries are among the most common, often simply because this substance is extremely prevalent in the human body. Soft tissue is an umbrella term that represents all the parts surrounding, supporting, connecting, and protecting your joints and bones. This includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels.
As you might imagine, these fibrous structures are particularly susceptible to damage. Consider injuries like sprains, strains, bruises, bursitis, and tendonitis. These are all prime examples of soft tissue injuries. Whether they’re the result of a sudden acute accident or they occurred gradually from everyday overuse, soft tissue injuries can be quite uncomfortable and take a long time to heal. Chiropractic offers a solution to help support your body in its healing and promote recovery. Let us share with you our approach to treating soft tissue injuries.
First, it’s important to understand what happens to soft tissue when damaged. You’ll immediately notice inflammation in and around the affected area. Symptoms include swelling, heat, and redness of the skin. Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury before beginning the actual recovery process. Soon after, the proliferation and remodeling phases begin. At this time, scar tissue begins to form as the soft tissue is reconstructed and new connections are made.
Fortunately, your body does most of the work for you. But chiropractic care is designed to come alongside and ensure optimal healing. For example, inflammation is beneficial for a certain period of time, but prolonged inflammation can indicate an issue and actually be detrimental to your health. Chiropractic can help regulate the body’s response through simple spinal realignment. No surgeries and no medications necessary to achieve results.
Additionally, you might feel an ongoing stiffness or soreness after a soft tissue injury. This is perfectly natural when exposed to trauma, but it should be temporary. While scar tissue is fantastic for healing wounds, you can lose a degree of mobility if you’re not attentive and proactive. Chiropractors are trained in methods that will prevent excessive formation of scar tissue and help you retain flexibility. Whether it’s prescribing stretches and exercises to perform at home or working to break down old scar tissue, chiropractors are well-versed in the nuances of soft tissue injuries.
If you’ve suffered an injury, we urge you to give chiropractic a try. Not only will your body receive the support it needs, but you may actually heal faster. Don’t let a soft tissue injury put your life on pause. We’re passionate about helping our clients get back to being themselves, so get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment!
