SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kearny Mesa chiropractors Dr. Charles Salanger and Dr. Carol Spiegelman announced that they have had success with their integrative approach to helping sports injury patients manage pain and heal following an accident. The chiropractors are urging injury patients to consider chiropractic care for natural pain management and rehabilitation. According to Dr. Salanger and Dr. Spiegelman, spinal adjustments and complementary methods of care are effective in personal injury treatment because they work together to address the underlying cause for pain.
Dr. Charles Salanger and Dr. Carol Spiegelman are advising San Diego sports injury patients to receive a diagnostic evaluation from a chiropractor. According to Dr. Salanger and Dr. Spielgman, an initial evaluation can better determine the underlying injury, ensuring that patients receive the care they need to heal.
"As a chiropractor, I care for the entire body," said Dr. Salanger. "A diagnostic evaluation is an important step for identifying misalignments in the spine. Without proper treatments, these symptoms can persist, leading to chronic back and neck pain. A sports injury or personal injury is best treated with a comprehensive approach to therapy."
The Kearny Mesa chiropractors begin treatment with diagnostic procedures that detect the underlying injury. For example, a herniated disc is a common injury. Patients with a herniated disc may experience low back pain because this disc is compressing nearby nerves.
"With a herniated disc, for example, as long as this disc continues to compress nearby nerves, the pain will persist," said Dr. Spiegelman. "Our adjustments relieve pressure on these nerves by restoring the disc to its proper alignment. For over 25 years, we have helped patients naturally manage personal injury pain, and we're proud to continue providing all-natural, non-invasive relief."
In addition to misalignments, a strained or sprained muscle is a common sports injury. When a muscle is sore or stiff, it can be painful to move and lose flexibility. The wellness center recommends massage therapy to help ease this pain. According to Dr. Salanger, therapeutic massage can also help restore a full range of movement and motion to the body.
"After an injury, the body may naturally immobilize an injured muscle," said Dr. Salanger. "However, restricted mobility also restricts the flow of oxygenated blood, which is essential for healing. Therapeutic massage helps promote the flow of blood while flushing out toxins and lactic acid. This promotes healing and restores flexibility to injured muscles."
The Kearny Mesa chiropractors emphasized that prompt treatment after an injury helps prevent the build-up of scar tissue. This injured tissue may exacerbate chronic pain and hinder the healing process.
"The earlier we can treat a patient after the injury, the faster we can help that patient heal," said Dr. Spiegelman. "However, chiropractic care can even help older injuries heal."
The center also provides family care, workers compensation treatments, and car accident injury treatments for Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, Poway, and Scripps residents.