Sports Injury Chiropractor in Omaha
Sprains, Strains, and Overuse Injuries
If you’re active, injuries happen. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, a student athlete, or someone who trains for health—sprains, strains, and overuse pain can derail your routine fast.
At Kunz Chiropractic in Omaha, we help active people recover from sports injuries every day. The goal is straightforward: help your body heal properly, restore motion, and reduce the chance of the same injury coming back.
Common Sports Injuries We See
Not every injury starts with a big moment. Many begin small, then build over time.
We commonly see:
- Sprains (ligament injuries)
- Strains (muscle or tendon injuries)
- Overuse injuries from repetitive motion
- Shoulder pain (throwing, lifting, pressing)
- Knee pain (running, jumping, pivoting)
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Hip/groin tightness and strains
- Back and neck pain from impact or poor mechanics
Whether your injury happened yesterday or it’s been lingering for months, chiropractic care may help you recover more completely.
Sprains vs. Strains: What’s the Difference?
These terms get mixed up, but they’re different.
Sprains involve ligaments (tissues that connect bone to bone). Common examples: ankle sprain, knee sprain, wrist sprain. You may notice swelling, bruising, instability, and pain when bearing weight.
Strains involve muscles or tendons (tissues that connect muscle to bone). Common areas: hamstrings, lower back, calves, shoulders. Symptoms may include tightness, spasms, aching or sharp pain, weakness, and limited range of motion.
If pain or stiffness lingers longer than expected, it’s worth having the area evaluated.
Overuse Injuries: The Ones That Sneak Up on You
Overuse injuries develop gradually from repeated stress—running, cycling, lifting, golf, tennis, and consistent training without enough recovery or with flawed mechanics.
Examples include tendon irritation, runner’s knee, shin splints, shoulder impingement, and chronic low back pain. Rest can help, but if the underlying joint restriction or movement pattern remains, the problem often returns.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Sports Injuries
At Kunz Chiropractic, we don’t only chase symptoms. We look at how your body is moving as a whole—because sports injuries often involve compensation.
Chiropractic care may help by:
- Restoring joint motion and alignment
- Reducing muscle tension and irritation
- Improving mobility and flexibility
- Supporting more efficient movement patterns
- Helping you return to activity with less risk of re-injury
Your care plan is tailored to your injury, sport, training schedule, and goals.
When Should You See a Chiropractor?
Consider getting checked if:
- Pain lasts longer than a few days
- Swelling, stiffness, or range of motion isn’t improving
- You feel unstable, weak, or “off” when moving
- The injury keeps coming back
- You’re compensating and now something else hurts
Getting support early can prevent a small issue from turning into a chronic one.
Get Sports Injury Help in Omaha
If you’re dealing with a sprain, strain, or overuse injury, you don’t have to push through it. Kunz Chiropractic in Omaha is here to help you recover, move better, and stay active.
Schedule an appointment today and let’s get you back to doing what you love with more confidence.
