Chiropractic for Sports Injuries

Athletes understand that what they do is very physically demanding and there’s a high potential for injury every time they do it. Running, jumping, swimming, fighting, tackling and exerting your body to its fullest potential takes a toll and often results in sprains, strains and muscle tears. When any of these present themselves, it’s easy to turn to painkillers to treat the pain.

But pain pills present health hazards within their own right, plus they only treat the symptoms — they don’t tackle the root of the issue.

This is why chiropractic is so beneficial to athletes. Not only does it help the body heal after injuries occur, it also improves flexibility, range of motion, and optimizes the body in order to prevent future injuries from occurring in the first place.

What are Common Sports Injuries?

• Neck injuries — These are especially common in contact sports. Hockey, football, rugby, boxing and martial arts are some of the most prevalent sports that result in whiplash.
• Strained muscles — This type of injury can happen to any athlete, whether running track, playing soccer, football, baseball or anything else. Chiropractors are well trained to deal with strained muscles by ensuring that bones and muscles are in line and balanced.
• Back injuries — While back injuries can happen in any physical activity, these are again most prevalent in contact sports. Back injuries should be taken very seriously because they can affect many other aspects of your life. The majority of people see a chiropractor simply because of back pain, so it should come as no surprise that chiropractic care is one of the best ways to help the body heal properly after a back injury.
• Pinched nerves — A pinched nerve from a spinal injury can cause a lot of pain throughout the body. It’s important to see a chiropractor because they are professionally trained in adjusting the spine to relieve that spinal pressure and return the patient to an active lifestyle.

​It’s important to note that not only does chiropractic care benefit those that have already been injured, it also helps to keep the body limber, preserve range of motion and strengthen the muscles and spine to better prevent injury in the future. If you lift weights once, do you just suddenly wake up stronger and with bigger muscles? No. And likewise, going to the chiropractor once will not suddenly cure your injuries or make you immune to it. Regular visits and checkups combined with recommended at-home stretches will slowly but surely improve your body’s healing process as well as build strength. If you’re considering visiting a chiropractor, always inform them if you’ve recently experienced an injury, had surgery or have any other health complications such as illness or pregnancy. Get in touch today if you’re ready to take the first steps to a healthier you!