Sports and accident injuries

People often use these words interchangeably, but they're different. A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament, the tissue connecting bones at a joint; a rolled ankle is the classic example. A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon, like a pulled hamstring or back muscle. Both cause pain, swelling and sometimes bruising, and both need time and the right care to heal properly. Laser therapy helps reduce swelling and supports healing, while hands-on care restores movement. Read their experiences below.

Ligaments connect bone to bone and keep joints stable; tendons connect muscles to bones. Either can be partly or completely torn by a sudden twist, fall or overload. A tear causes pain, swelling and weakness or instability, and because these tissues have a limited blood supply, they tend to heal slowly. Complete tears sometimes need surgery. Laser therapy is used to support tissue repair, while hands-on care helps restore strength and range of motion. Read about clients who made our therapies part of their recovery.

A fracture is a broken bone, anything from a small crack to a complete break. After it has been set or treated by your doctor, bone usually takes several weeks to knit, and the muscles and joints around it often stay stiff, weak and sore for a while after that. Laser therapy may support healing and ease discomfort, while massage and gentle manual therapy help restore movement. Read about clients who made our therapies part of their fracture recovery below.

A pulled groin is a strain of the adductor muscles on the inside of the thigh, the muscles that pull your legs together. It usually happens during quick changes of direction, kicking or sprinting, which is why it's common in hockey, soccer and running. You'll typically feel pain on the inner thigh when walking, lifting the leg or bringing your legs together. Going back to sport too soon is a common cause of re-injury. Laser therapy and hands-on therapy can support healing and restore flexibility.