Sports Related Injuries

Chiropractors have long been athletes’ top choices to have on their sideline team, thanks to their vast knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. They often work with their athletes on ongoing preventative and performance-based care. No sport left unchecked, chiropractic adjustments and various therapies help to boost overall performance, decrease downtime due to injury and keep athletes in their highest form of wellness.

Forceful impacts, repetitive motions, and overuse often lead to sports injuries at any age. Avoiding the injuries altogether is the best policy, but if you have experienced an injury, healing as quickly as possible is critical to continue to enjoy the sport they love, and the many years after.

Common injuries we see are sprains, tennis elbow, rotator cuff problems, runner’s knee, muscle strains, broken or fractured bones, etc.

Many people don’t understand the full scope of how critical spinal health is for the function of not only the musculoskeletal system but the entire body. Misalignments in the spine, known as subluxations, can occur from trauma and injury, as well as toxins and stress. Chiropractors are the only healthcare providers trained to diagnose and treat subluxations. Any severity of misalignment will hinder the best possible function of the nervous system, which consists of the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs and a network of nerve cells and fibers that transmit signals to different parts of the body.

Chiropractic adjustments of the spine and the correction of subluxations help relieve pressure from the nerves and return the body to a normal state, reducing tension, pain, and the overall likelihood of injury.

Chiropractic care isn’t just for professionals and adults! Children of all ages who are involved in any sport can benefit from ongoing care. Chiropractic adjustments are perfectly safe for children, regardless of age, and is an important tool for preventing long-term damage to a child’s growing body.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2.6 million children aged 0 to 19 years old are treated for sports related and recreational injuries. Of the reported injuries, musculoskeletal continue to be by far the most common. Whether your child is in a contact sport like football or hockey or a non-contact sport like gymnastics or swimming, regular exams, adjustments, and various additional therapies are essential to their body and performance.Choosing chiropractic as your first line of defense before and after an injury occurs can decrease the likelihood of surgery and/or further injury. Talk to your chiropractor to learn more about how regular care can boost your athletic performance, as well as prevent and manage injury.