Extreme Sports Chiropractor in Portland, Maine

 

If you skateboard or enjoy other extreme sports in Portland, Maine there are a few things you should know that will keep you in the game.  An extreme sports chiropractor in Portland, Maine can keep you going all summer or winter long.  Dr. Lou Jacobsis a skateboarder and is taking care of his own in Portland.

Below is a list of 3 tips that can keep you out of trouble.

1. Use protection.  Like it or not, uncomfortable or not, wrist guards and other pads are really helpful if you have a bad fall.  They can be the difference between a summer of skating and fun or a summer of sitting watching your friends skate while you nurse a broke wrist.  Wear some protection.

2. Treat bumps with ice.  If you fall and it’s not a hospital emergency, treat your bump with ice for 15 minutes at a time until the swelling goes down. If you hit your head without a helmet, go to your doctor.  Head injuries can seem minor but be extremely serious and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

3. Know where to look for help. If it’s broken go to the hospital.  If you aren’t sure but it feels bad, go to the hospital.  If it’s a sprain/strain, twisted ankle, pulled low back, shoulder pull or other non emergency, call the expert on skateboard injuries.  (207) 774-6251

We know how you roll and we understand skating.  You wouldn’t go to an expert in toe fungus to have your eyes looked at, they wouldn’t understand.