{"id":2643,"date":"2008-02-06T10:06:52","date_gmt":"2008-02-06T16:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/?p=2643"},"modified":"2021-03-22T21:49:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T02:49:35","slug":"qa-chiropractor-for-sons-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholehealthchicago.com\/blog\/2008\/02\/06\/qa-chiropractor-for-sons-back-pain","title":{"rendered":"Q&#038;A: Chiropractor for Son&#8217;s Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mail.dredelberg.com\/newsletters\/080206WHC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the original post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: My 12-year-old son is really into sports. Josh wrenched his back playing soccer last week and still has some pain, though it\u2019s milder with the ibuprofen I gave him. I\u2019ve been treated very successfully by a chiropractor for my own back pain and was wondering if you thought it would be OK for Josh to see him for a follow-up? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> A:<\/strong> Absolutely. A chiropractic physician makes a lot of sense, especially for sports injuries, though they\u2019re qualified to evaluate and treat most common injuries and can also order x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.<\/p>\n<p>Minor sports injuries most often involve soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and healing usually begins quickly, with symptoms subsiding within 5 to 7 days. If Josh\u2019s symptoms persist or worsen, a more serious injury could be present.<\/p>\n<p>Often there\u2019s inadequate strength, balance, and stability in the body that can lead to susceptibility to injury. A chiropractic physician trained in sports injuries can identify and help correct these situations after an injury or as a preventive measure to avoid future problems.<\/p>\n<p>A final plus: in general, chiropractors are more conservative in their overall approach, opting for nutritional rather than pharmaceutical (drug) support, and for physical rehabilitation rather than surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click here for the original post. Q: My 12-year-old son is really into sports. Josh wrenched his back playing soccer last week and still has some pain, though it\u2019s milder with the ibuprofen I gave him. 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