Whether you play to win or just play for fun, chiropractic
can enhance your health and fitness program. Since chiropractic has helped
athletes from youth soccer to the Olympics-imagine what it can for you and your
family!
A child's growing bones and developing soft tissue are especially susceptible to injury. Chiropractic carp correct structural problems that may otherwise interfere with your child's normal growth.
Teens are no stranger to injuries during those "invincible" years. And college-bound athletes are poised for more serious competition. That's why spinal care is a smart move, at any age.
You may not be aware of a structural problem, but research shows that discs and muscles in the low back area can degenerate-without symptoms-in healthy adults from ages 19 to 74. That's just the result of everyday spinal stress! Then as we age, our spine becomes even more vulnerable to injury.
Nearly every sports injury leads to spinal misalignments and muscular imbalances. If you've been injured, you need a spinal exam.
Don't be "sidelined" from your favorite activity. Discover how you can team up with chiropractic to prevent injury and improve your performance!
A published study of athletes with no apparent injury showed significant improvement in athletic performance after only 12 weeks of chiropractic care.
The data supports that spinal misalignment can occur without symptoms and that realigning the spine "enables the body to function and perform at a higher level."
Chiropractic can enhance flexibility, endurance and performance by
maintaining healthy joints and reducing the risk of injury.
Your musculoskeletal system includes your skeletal bones, related nerves and soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons and cartilage). Your spinal column consists of 24 moveable joints, which are at the center of your entire musculoskeletal system.
Your arms, legs, shoulders, ribs, neck and head are attached to the spine. And two-thirds of your muscles are attached to the spine. So it doesn't matter whether you hurt your head - or your foot - your spine is likely to be pulled out of alignment!
The goal of chiropractic in managing any type of structural injury is to restore misaligned vertebrae to their proper position and mobilize the injured area as soon as possible. As yon r Doctor of Chiropractic, we are well trained to determine if and when a joint should be adjusted.
By restoring joint movement, chiropractic adjustment .s help to prevent the shortening of muscles and ligaments caused b y immobility. Adjustments also help to prevent the formation of scar tissue in and around the joint.
Sport injuries often result in soft tissue damage. This type of injury can be more painful and more serious than a bone injury. As an example, a muscle tear heals with scar tissue, which lacks the flexibility and strength of the original tissue. If not properly managed, soft tissue injuries may lead to pain, muscle weakness, joint stiffness and eventual disability.
Research shows that adjustments can reduce musculoskeletal
pain associated with soft tissue injuries and restore joint function.
Chiropractic care helps to break up scar tissue and promotes quick healing of
injured areas.
Sprained a ligament while jogging? Twisted your ankle rollerblading? Strained a back muscle playing tennis? You don't have to get tackled to throw your body's framework off balance! Minor everyday injuries can cause major structural problems over time. That's why we don't limit our attention to an "injured" area.
Many sports injuries occur as a result of muscular imbalances. Symptom-free yet poorly healed injuries can create subtle imbalances, having one area stressed while another muscle group tries to compensate. Muscle imbalances can lead to spinal misalignments and soft tissue irritation.
Misaligned vertebrae or inflamed soft tissue may press on spinal nerves causing pain, tingling or numbness. Soft tissue manipulation and chiropractic adjustments improve muscle balance and reduce nerve interference. Proper nerve transmission helps your body to heal itself naturally, without drugs or surgery.
Often patients ignore injuries, hoping they'll just go away. Many injuries go unnoticed for months and even years! In time, your body may adapt to an injured state until you no longer feel any pain. A false sense of wellness may cause you to re-injure yourself. Spinal exams can help detect and correct "hidden" injuries.