Concussions arise from an injury to the tissues or blood vessels in the brain. These can occur when the soft tissues are pressed against the bone of the skull, resulting from an impact or blow to the head experienced during a fall or from sports injury. They can also occur from being forcefully shaken. Mild…
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Rocktape The Key To Healing Your Next Sports Injury
In my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA, we treat a large number of sports injuries. One of the newest ways we help speed up the healing process and improve an athletes performance is with a sports tape called Rocktape. Rocktape is a brand of kinesiotape that is soft, flexible, stretchable tape used to promote healing…
Sports Injuries 101
Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health. Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits. Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common and one of most common injuries we treat at my chiropractic in Springfield, VA. Often, these injuries occur…