East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C.

Dr. Martin Marmorale

How to Avoid Winter Sports Injuries

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It’s winter, and the cold weather is back in full swing. Despite having an unseasonably warm Christmas day, we’re looking at cold weather being the norm for the next couple of months with some smatterings of snow and ice. Many Long Islanders may take this time to go upstate or out of state for a weekend getaway to ski or snowboard or stay local and enjoy some ice skating.

While engaging in these winter sports activities may be fun, they aren’t without risk. Like with all sports, if you aren’t careful, you can suffer from injuries ranging from a mild inconvenience for a few days to chronic pain that can follow you for the rest of your life.

Performing lower back exercises for skiing/snowboarding can help avoid injuries, but it’s not foolproof. So, what exactly are the real risks in participating in winter sports?

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Why Is Scar Tissue a Problem?      

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Scar tissue is part of the body’s natural healing process. When injured, our bodies repair the damaged tissue, sometimes leaving behind scars. This tissue is a collection of collagen cells that form as you heal. Scarring can result from accident, injury, surgery, or other conditions.   With some injuries, the development of scar tissue can restrict mobility, flexibility, or range of motion, and this can be painful and problematic if left untreated.

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Can Depression Cause Back Pain?

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Depression hurts. Not only is it mentally painful, but it can cause body pain as well. According to Dr. Hall-Flavin, an expert with the Mayo Clinic , “In many people, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms such as back pain or headaches.” Physical pain can often be a sign or symptom of depression, and this pain may worsen the depression, creating a vicious cycle.

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How Can Chiropractic Care Treat Plantar Fasciitis?

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When your heels hurt first thing in the morning, and you recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, or even when you don’t know why they hurt, it might not be your first instinct to call your chiropractor. But first instincts can be wrong!

Chiropractic care can help your body fight off many types of pain, including plantar fasciitis. Depending on the additional training they have and their doctorate, many chiropractors can offer relief ranging from basic physical therapy and plantar fasciitis exercises to fitting for orthotic inserts for your shoes. Our practice may also provide the Graston Technique®, a form of soft tissue manipulation that utilizes specific tools designed to help you heal faster.

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What Is the Graston Technique®?

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When people aren’t that familiar with chiropractic care and what it entails, they think that all a chiropractor does is perform spinal adjustments. While many consider spinal adjustments an essential part of their pain management regiment, chiropractors have considerably more services to offer. These services include recommended stretches and exercises and other comparable forms of physical therapy, acupuncture, nutritional guidelines, and more.

If you’re looking over what specific services a chiropractor offers, you may see something called the Graston Technique®. So, what is the Graston Technique®, then?

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