Sports injuries bring more than just pain. They can also bring a load of inconveniences: the need for more downtime, decreased mobility, and reduced athletic performance.
The good news is, you don’t have to continue suffering the way you do. If you’re looking for a natural way to recover from sports-related injuries quickly, consider the following wellness services from Recovery Lab.
Cryotherapy to Relieve Pain
Dealing with pain from a sports injury or experiencing muscle soreness after a game? Cryotherapy is a wellness service worth considering.
Cryotherapy utilizes very cold temperatures to provide quick pain relief. Sessions are just minutes long and are painless, making them a minimally invasive recovery option.
At Recovery Lab, we have both whole-body and localized cryotherapy sessions. Go for a whole-body session if you require comprehensive recovery or choose localized cryotherapy to target a specific part of the body, like your back or leg.
Mobility Stretching for Improved Range of Motion
Stretching is always recommended before engaging in sports or any other form of exercise. However, it’s also a good idea to engage in it afterward. This is especially true if you often deal with tense muscles after sports.
Mobility stretching is a useful wellness recovery tool done alongside a professional. The controlled movements involved in this wellness service help restore range of motion, increase flexibility, and reduce stiffness.
This wellness service is not only helpful for managing sports-related injuries but can also enhance your future athletic performance thanks to easier movements.
Percussion Therapy to Loosen Up Tight Muscles
Tight muscles can stem directly from sports-related injuries or overuse of the muscles. The pain and restriction due to tense muscles can be inconvenient for any sports player, and sometimes a day of rest isn’t enough to resolve it.
Percussion therapy loosens up tight muscles through a special tool, which “punches” and vibrates to physically break up stuck tissues. Say goodbye to muscle knots and tension, less soreness, and improved blood circulation.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Reduce Inflammation
While inflammation is a natural response in the body, too much inflammation or inflammation lasting too long can be detrimental. It can be painful, range-restricting, and physically, it can be considered an eyesore. Excess inflammation can also make sports injuries take longer to heal.
To reduce inflammation, consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Breathing in pure oxygen in an oxygen chamber helps supply inflamed, damaged tissues with what they need to repair themselves; flushes waste products to bring down swelling; and overall speeds up the recovery process so inflammation naturally goes away faster.
Red Light Therapy to Stimulate Tissue Repair
A common injury among athletes, both new and seasoned, is muscle tears. These tears can be excruciatingly painful and limiting, sometimes to the point of having to take a temporary leave from sports. They can also often take a long time to heal, especially if you don’t let your body get the rest it needs to recover.
In terms of wellness services, red light therapy is your best bet. The wavelengths involved in red light therapy help boost cellular energy, giving cells the energy they need to repair wounds and damaged tissue in the body.
Promptly recovering from sports-related injuries is important from an athlete’s perspective. Recovery Lab is here to help. Call us today to schedule your first wellness session.
