Sports Chiropractor
When you play sports, you put your body through its paces. Every time you cross the finish line or make a tackle, the repeated stresses can lead to muscle, joint and spine issues. Whether you’re an amateur enthusiast or a top-level professional, taking care of your body is essential to stay healthy and prevent chronic injuries.
What does a sports chiropractor do?
Think of us a bit like your pit crew. You wouldn’t send a Formula 1 car out with dodgy brakes or a strange rattling noise. You want professionals there making sure it’s in tip-top shape before and after practice laps so that it can perform at its best for the big races! A sports Chiropractor does a similar thing.
Some people think that Chiropractors only treat bones, or even only backs and neck. That isn’t correct. We spend five years training to achieve a Masters degree. We are taught to assess muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, discs AND nerves because they all work together.
There are so many benefits to seeing a sports injury chiropractor. They can help with a number of issues, including:
Treat minor sports injuries
Joint pain, muscle spasms and cramp
Ankle Sprains and Plantar Fasciitis
Shoulder complaints, rotator cuff injuries and other soft-tissue disorders of the shoulder
Monitor issues and help keep your body on track
Repetitive exercise, at all levels, can allow little problems to develop and grow into bigger ones. Having a Sports Chiropractor in your corner can help identify these developing problems and nip them in the bud, keep you running and achieve your best!
We use global assessment techniques to see how your whole body is working together, not just focusing on the site of pain. We use a broad combination of techniques, including massage, stretching, joint mobilisation and manipulation as well as all the stretching, strengthening and rehab techniques you may need to restore and maintain optimal function.
So don’t just leave your diagnosis to a friend from the locker room. Come and see all the advantages of having a professional on your team today!
FAQs
+ Do sports teams use chiropractors?
Yes. More and more sports teams are turning to chiropractors thanks to their whole-body approach to healthcare. There are Olympic teams that are commonly accompanied by chiropractors, and pro golfers who have stated that seeing a chiropractor is “…as important to my training as practising my swing”.
+ Are chiropractors good for athletes?
Absolutely! A sports chiropractor is perfect for treating athletes. We aim to find the source of an athlete’s injuries and fix the root cause and reduce the risk of them reoccurring.
+ Can chiropractic help with a pulled muscle?
The best thing about seeing a Chiropractor for any pain or injury is actually the assessment. Research has already demonstrated how effective Chiropractors are at treating minor sports injuries, but if we find anything in the assessment that is severe enough to require other treatments, then we can help make sure you have the right diagnosis, which can help you get to see the right person asap!
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