When you think about chiropractic care, you always picture chiropractic adjustments to treat back, neck, and shoulder pain. Yet, did you know that chiropractors can treat a pulled muscle? If you are an athlete with a pulled muscle in Beverly Hills, CA, book an appointment with Beverly Hills Comprehensive Medical Group for pain relief.
What Is a pulled muscle?
Simply put, a pulled muscle is a torn muscle or tear of the tendon attached to it. You can pull a muscle when you overstretch your muscles while playing sports or lifting heavy weights. Putting undue pressure on your muscles causes micro-tears in your tendons, causing pain and stiffness.
If you've experienced the symptoms below, it means you have a pulled muscle. These various symptoms include the following listed below:
- Inflammation or bruising
- Muscle tenderness
- Swelling
- Inability to use the muscle
If you have a pulled muscle, don’t ignore the pain and keep playing, this could worsen the injury. If you suspect you have a torn muscle, book an appointment with our chiropractor for immediate treatment.
How Does Our Chiropractor Treat Pulled Muscles?
With proper chiropractic care, most people recover completely from a pulled muscle. Chiropractic care uses natural remedies to reduce pain and enhance mobility. Common chiropractic care treatments for a pulled muscle include:
Chiropractic Manipulations: Chiropractic adjustments reduce pressure on the nervous system, triggering your body’s self-healing mechanism, which yields pain relief in your whole body, including your pulled muscle.
Massage Therapy: Massage therapy increases blood circulation in the injured area, increasing the flow of oxygen and other nutrients beneficial for healing.
Kinesio Taping: We use a special tape to lift your muscles to trigger your body’s self-healing mechanism. This technique reduces pain and inflammation to improve your range of motion.
Schedule an Appointment with Us
If you have a pulled muscle from a sports injury or other personal injury, book an appointment with Beverly Hills Comprehensive Medical Group for treatment. After treatment, we will even give you tips on preventing a pulled muscle in the future. Call our office today at (310) 657-0366 to schedule an appointment.