Repetitive Stress Injuries Care in Portland and Gresham
The movements that used to feel effortless can slowly turn into painful struggles, making both work and daily life more challenging. Repetitive stress injuries happen when you repeat the same motion over and over, eventually wearing down your muscles, tendons, and joints. Our team is here to get to the root of the problem, offering treatments that not only help you heal but also keep the pain from coming back.
Common Types of Repetitive Stress Injuries
One of the most common repetitive stress injuries we see is lower back strain from lifting heavy objects at work. It happens when your muscles and supporting structures are pushed beyond their limits over and over again. Similar injuries can show up in different parts of the back and spine, often caused by repeated movements or staying in poor posture for too long.
Beyond the back, we regularly see patients with shoulder and hand injuries caused by repetitive motions. These might include conditions like rotator cuff tendinitis in the shoulder or carpal tunnel syndrome affecting the wrist and hand. Many of these injuries develop gradually, with symptoms worsening over time until normal activities become painful or difficult.
Targeted Treatment Approaches
We take a precise approach to treating repetitive stress injuries, focusing on exactly which tissues—whether tendons, muscles, or joints—are affected. From there, we use targeted treatments to bring relief, often in a short amount of time
Our treatment plans typically include a combination of adjustments, focused massage, electric muscle stimulation, and customized therapeutic exercises. Depending on the condition, we may also use specialized therapies like traction, shockwave therapy, or light therapy to speed up healing and reduce inflammation
Preventing Future Injuries
It’s been said that prevention is better than cure. We agree. That’s why we work closely with each patient to identify the specific activities or movements that led to their repetitive stress injury. Based on these findings, we provide personalized guidance on how to modify these activities to prevent further damage.
For workplace injuries, we can prescribe light-duty recommendations during the initial recovery phase. This allows your body time to heal without completely stopping work. In certain situations, we may occasionally recommend temporary time off to ensure proper healing.
We might also suggest making some ergonomic tweaks, taking breaks at key moments, or adding in specific stretches and strengthening exercises to help reinforce the areas that need extra support.
Recovery Success Story
A patient came to us with a significant low back injury from repetitive heavy lifting at his workplace. After assessment, we prescribed light-duty work restrictions and developed a comprehensive treatment plan. His care included a combination of spinal adjustments, therapeutic massage, electric muscle stimulation, personalized exercises, inversion therapy, and light therapy. He made a full recovery in a few weeks of treatment.
Book an Appointment
Don’t allow a repetitive stress injury to sideline you. Contact Woodstock Chiropractic today to schedule your evaluation. Our experienced team will develop a personalized care plan that addresses your specific injury and helps you return to comfortable, pain-free activity as quickly as possible.
