Sports Injuries

If you’re a serious athlete or a weekend warrior, you need a medical team at your side in case of injury. Millions of sports injuries happen each year, and Christian Whitney, DO, of Greenwich Pain & Spine is ready to help. If you’re dealing with persistent pain caused by a sports injury, call the office in Greenwich, Connecticut, or request an appointment online today. 

Which are the most common sports injuries?

Physical activity is crucial to maintaining a healthy body; however, injuries can sometimes occur when you engage in physical activity. Participating in sports or any form of exercise can subject your body to strain and lead to overuse problems like:

• Muscle strains and sprains
• Joint injuries
• Fractures
• Tendinitis
• Cartilage tears
• Tendon tears or pulls

These problems often manifest as specific injuries. You might also require medical attention for sports injuries that result in persistent pain, including:

• Ankle sprains
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
• Rotator cuff tears
• Groin pulls
• Tennis elbow
• Meniscus tears
• Head injuries
• Back strains

Even if the cause of your injury isn’t immediately apparent, treatment is crucial for getting relief. Dr. Whitney determines the source of your pain and devises an effective pain management treatment to help you feel better and return you to the game or your preferred activities as soon as possible.

When should I consult a pain specialist for a sports injury?

Consult Dr. Whitney when your pain limits your ability to engage in your sport. You could be completely sidelined or unable to perform at your usual level. Sports injuries can also disrupt your everyday life.

Interventional pain management assists with injuries that have become chronic (ongoing). You might have previously sought treatment from another medical professional, but the injury didn’t heal properly, or you’ve been avoiding dealing with it for some time.

How are sports injuries treated?

At Greenwich Pain & Spine, the treatment approaches Dr. Whitney recommends depend on the nature and severity of your injury and your personal preferences. The aim is to ease or eliminate pain and return you to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. Dr. Whitney may suggest:

• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Epidural steroid injections
• Nerve blocks
• Joint injections
• Trigger point injections
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Regenerative medicine
• Ketamine infusions 

Physical therapy, combined with other conservative treatments, including rest and hot-and-cold therapy, can significantly relieve your immediate pain and provide lasting relief.

If you’re tired of enduring the pain of a persistent sports injury and want to return to your sport, call Greenwich Pain & Spine or request an appointment online to ease or eliminate your pain today.