Laurel Chiropractic Care for Ankle Sprains

Laurel Chiropractic Care for Ankle Sprains

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Ankle injuries are a common occurrence. It\'s likely that you have experienced some form of sprain in your lifetime. Whether it is the result of a sports injury or just due to being clumsy, the majority of time it might just be a few awkward steps with no lasting problems. However, when the sprain is accompanied by pain, inability to walk, swelling, or a popping sensation, proper evaluation is necessary. Your local chiropractor at Laurel Regional Chiropractic can perform this evaluation. Following exam, treatment and instructions regarding proper care would be commenced. The common reminder for caring for a sprain is R.I.C.E. Resting, icing, compressing, and elevating are the initial components of ankle sprain care.

What many people need help with is the proper rehabilitation of an ankle sprain. Dr. Hawk at Laurel Regional Chiropractic can help with this vital part of your healing and rehabilitation. Even when the pain has subsided and walking is easier, continued care is important to help prevent further problems in the future. Treatments for an ankle sprain might include electric-stimulation, myofascial release, or joint manipulation. While these are performed in the office, a complete treatment plan would include activities that you would be expected to perform at home as well.

Your chiropractor at Laurel Regional Chiropractic can help you with the proper implementation and timing of the next phases of your care. This rehabilitative care would include range of motion exercises, stretching and strengthening of the surrounding muscles, and then exercises aimed at improving your balance and ankle control in the future. Full healing generally takes up to eight weeks for your muscles, tendons, and ligaments to return to their full strength, however, depending on the severity of your sprain, it sometimes takes even longer.

If you find yourself with a \"tweaked\" ankle, your local chiropractor at Laurel Regional Chiropractic can help you get back up and going full speed ahead with the proper treatment and rehabilitation!

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