Sports Physical Therapy Chico California
Sportscare physical therapy for active people who want to get back to a healthy lifestyle. We find the root cause of your injury — not just the symptoms — so you can safely return to the sport you love.
Sports Physical Therapy Near You in Chico, CA
“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” — T. Roosevelt
It can be easy to downplay a sports injury and try to push through the pain, but it's important to get checked out by a professional. It's also easy to get discouraged and feel “trapped,” wondering whether you'll ever participate in sports or stay active like you used to.
If you're experiencing this, you're not alone — we see it all the time, summer and winter alike.
We think it's ridiculous when doctors tell people to just “rest” when they have an injury. That often causes more harm and increases the risk of future injuries, because resting causes muscles to weaken and atrophy.
It's Been Months — So Why Am I STILL Suffering?
Many people falsely believe that a few days of rest will heal their sports injury and they'll jump right back into their routine. But when they resume exercising, they often find themselves in more pain than before — little to no pain while resting, then it returns the moment they start again.
A common scenario: patients go to the doctor, who tells them to rest and “try these pain relievers.” Four weeks later they're back because the injury hasn't improved — and are given MORE rest and ANOTHER prescription of even stronger pills.
Sports injuries are often misdiagnosed because the pain comes from an entirely different area than what needs fixing. Resting too long can also cause other parts of the body to become weak and just as susceptible to injury.
7 Reasons Your Sports Injury Could Be Lasting Longer Than It Should
You thought it would go away on it’s own – but it didn’t
You went to the Doctor who told you to rest, wear a support, and take painkillers – but the pills did nothing to help, and as soon as they wore off, you were left in agonizing pain again
A family member, or friend, told you that everyone is more prone to sports injuries as they get older, so you just accepted it
You sought help from other Healthcare Professionals or a Physio in the past, but nothing they said or did seemed to help
You’ve tried using things like heating pads, ice, and sport supports but they’ve done nothing to help make the pain better or return to exercise with ease
You thought it would be a good idea to rest because you were in a lot of pain, but it still irritates you daily
You decided to get a few “sports massages” hoping that would fix the pain, but all they did was feel a bit painful or relaxing, and didn’t do anything to fix your injury long term
If you've suffered any of these, we'd love to help. Because you've tried these things already, you're one step closer to discovering the solution.
What Can You Do About Your Sports Injury?
Well, here's 4 things you can do:
Make a decision about getting help
Many people put off dealing with their injury for so long, thinking the pain will “just go away with time.” They’re still putting up with it six months later with nothing improved – or it gets worse and they’re sidelined from sport altogether.
Do the RIGHT exercises
One of the best things you can do to speed your recovery and avoid re-injury is to perform the appropriate series of advanced exercises. The right exercises provided by a physical therapist help relieve pain while allowing you to move freely again quickly.
Avoid “too much rest”
Rest is critical to recovery, but too much rest won’t help you heal faster. Blood circulation is necessary for an injury to heal, and rest prevents it. What your body needs is appropriate rehab and strengthening exercises, plus hands-on therapy, to get you back into action.
Get real, “hands-on” Physical Therapy
At Inspire Physical Therapy & Performance, we help people heal from sports ailments all year round. If your injury keeps you from playing, affects your job, or restricts time with family and friends, physical therapy can help get you back to a normal life as soon as possible.
A quick note: Our free Total Body Diagnostic session is something we offer to people who are nervous or skeptical about physical therapy — unsure of its benefits or if it's right for them. We'll work with you to find out what's wrong and what can be done, without any financial risk on your part.
How Seeing a Physical Therapist at Inspire Can Help You Get Rid of Your Sports Injury For Good
The expert team at Inspire can help you manage or eliminate sports injuries so you can get back to your favorite activities. If you want to know what it costs and what availability we have, just click below.
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