You may not spend your Sundays (or Mondays or even Thursdays) watching NFL games, but with the growing popularity of things like Fantasy Football and sports betting it is likely you have heard about players in the NFL and their injuries. Or maybe you have focused more attention to football due to the increased attention being paid to concussions. Either way, we all know injuries happen in football. But if you have been paying attention you have probably been hearing a term recently that makes little sense: Lisfranc (Lizz-Frank). Just in case you haven't heard:
Lisfranc?
The lisfranc injury describes an injury process of the foot that is named for Dr. Lisfranc. Dr. Lisfranc is credited with first describing the anatomy of the foot as he treated soldiers in Napolean's army. Yes,
that Napolean. And by "treated" I mean amputated... ouch! See, Dr. Lisfranc learned a lot about the anatomy of the foot as he amputated the frost-bitten feet of Napolean's soldiers after they marched to disaster in Russian winter. But now-a-days we aren't amputating the feet of NFL players, so what does a lisfranc injury
actually mean.
A lisfranc injury describes the region being injured; in this case, the midfoot (think arch). Specifically, the bones that provide the structure for the arch. Under extreme conditions, such as high forces of impact experienced in the NFL, the bones of the arch can become sprained and, in some cases, fractured. There is swelling. It is painful. And, more importantly, treating the injury is not well understood.
Misalignment? What Would YOU Do?
The great news (and mostly overlooked) is there is something that can be done to help-
Chiropractic Adjustment. Now, there are cases when the injury is a fracture and therefore, an adjustment is not indicated. But, when there is simply a sprain (don't take it lightly, a sprain can be SEVERE) to the area- a misalignment, then re-aligning the bones to restore normal joint integrity should ALWAYS be the first step. Then the more commonly adopted techniques for joint injuries should begin (Protect. Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation.Soft-tissue Treatment.).
Knowing Is Half The Battle
It is unlikely you will personally suffer a lisfranc injury as severe as your favorite fantasy football running back, but foot injuries are common and can be improved with chiropractic care. If you didn't know that before, well, now you know- chiropractic care is WAY more than just "back pain." If nothing else, next time you are talking about football you'll impress your friends with your new profound knowledge; or you will simply be able to explain what a lisfranc injury is-
"Um, I think he hurt his foot." Yes. Yes he did.
"He should see his chiropractor." Yes. Yes he should!
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