Naturopathic Sports Medicine
What is naturopathic sports medicine?
Naturopathic sports medicine focuses on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions using regenerative and injection-based therapies, including trigger point therapy, prolotherapy, and neural therapy.
What can naturopathic sports medicine help with?
Naturopathic sports medicine may be appropriate for concerns such as:
Acute and chronic injuries
Musculoskeletal pain
Sports-related injuries
Chronic pain
Trigger points and myofascial pain
Tendon and soft-tissue concerns
Other physical or musculoskeletal concerns
What treatments may be part of sports medicine care?
During treatment, the IV is administered while you remain comfortably seated. Dr. Romano monitors you throughout the appointment and provides instructions regarding what to expect during and after treatment.
Trigger Point Injection Therapy
Trigger point injection therapy may be used as part of an individualized approach to myofascial pain and related musculoskeletal concerns.
Neural Therapy
Neural therapy may be incorporated into treatment plans when clinically appropriate.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is an injection-based regenerative therapy that may be considered for certain chronic musculoskeletal and soft-tissue concerns.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP uses a patient's own blood components as part of an injection-based treatment approach. PRP may be considered for selected musculoskeletal and sports-related concerns following assessment.
Nutrition and Lifestyle Support
Sports medicine care may also include individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation recommendations where appropriate.
A personalized approach to sports medicine
Dr. Romano considers the individual's injury history, current symptoms, activity level, goals, and overall health when developing a treatment plan.
If your concern requires care outside the scope of naturopathic medicine, Dr. Romano can discuss appropriate next steps and coordination with other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Book a Sports Medicine Appointment
If you're dealing with an injury, chronic pain, or another musculoskeletal concern, a consultation can help determine whether naturopathic sports medicine may be appropriate for you.