The Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor for Sports Injuries

If you regularly play any sort of sport, you understand that no matter how careful you are, injuries happen. You will also know how important it is to get the right treatment, not only so you can heal well enough to function day to day, but also so that you can get back to the activities you enjoy. This is especially crucial if you are professional or semi-professional in your chosen sport, or you hope to become a professional athlete/sportsperson in the future.

Chiropractors are trained, medical professionals that use a drug-free, non-invasive holistic approach to treatment. This means that in addition to treating the injured area, they will also consider the wellness of your entire body at the same time. Many chiropractors have specialist education and training in delivering athletic chiropractic medicine, with specific experience in helping sportspeople with their injuries.

Chiropractic care can treat a wide range of sports injuries, including but not limited to ankle injuries, back pain, joint damage, headaches, stress and more.

 

The benefits of chiropractic care for sport’s injuries

There is a range of specific benefits to choosing chiropractic care to help with your sports injury, including:
 

Drug-free pain relief

One of the biggest benefits of chiropractic care for sports injuries is that it provides a form of drug-free pain relief. Many people, including those who play sports, dislike taking pain medication for fear of developing a dependency. However, by improving the alignment of the spine, pressure can be taken off of the many nerves, discs, ligaments, and muscles connected to it, alleviating pain. It can also better enable oxygenated blood to circulate around the body so it can reach the areas that require healing more efficiently. Finally, chiropractic adjustments have been shown to cause the release of endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller which will help you to keep your discomfort under control.
 

Improved mobility

Another major benefit of chiropractic care is that it can improve your range of mobility following an injury. When mobility becomes impaired, it is usually a result of inflammation, the body’s way of protecting itself. But this swelling often makes the joints stiff and difficult to move. Chiropractic adjustments enable blood flow to the area, naturally reducing the amount of inflammation and restoring improved movement. Patients who regularly undergo chiropractic appointments may also see overall increased flexibility.
 

Enhanced performance

If you are serious about your sport, you will want to perform at your best consistently. As we now know, chiropractic adjustments improve your natural range of motion and ensure that your body is as balanced as possible. It can also prevent future injury, and as a result, you are much more likely to be able to reach your full potential and achieve optimal performance.
 

Prevent future injuries

Many people don’t realize it, but regular chiropractic treatments can help to reduce the number of injuries you might experience in the future. Your chiropractor will look at your body as a whole and determine if there are any areas that could be prone to injury and will help you to develop habits that could minimize the risk of future injury. This could involve changing the way in which you move or incorporating new habits into your pre or post sports activities, such as using ice packs or alternative cool-down exercises.   

If you would like more information about the benefits of seeing a chiropractor for sports injuries, or to schedule an appointment with our expert team, please call our offices today.