Chiropractic Care for Athletes

A common misconception is that people, and athletes seek chiropractic care for the neck and back only. This is not the case, especially when it comes to athletes. Many athletes seek chiropractic care for pain in their joints, knees, shoulders, elbows, and even their ankles. Any injuries that affect the nervous system can cause pain or stress to these areas. Each person’s nervous system controls and coordinates most every function in the body. One of the largest portions of the nervous system passes through the spine, therefore, pain or strain associated with the spine can throw off a person’s health. Athletes especially, have added stress to different areas of the body than most people do on a regular basis. This is where special treatments and alternative chiropractic care techniques come in handy. Non-invasive forms of healing have shown to improve an athletes overall health as well as their initial recovery from stress and strain. One of the best benefits of chiropractic care for athletes is the seamless means with which pain and strain can be resolved without pain medication or surgery.

Chiropractic care for athletes in regards to healing and recovery has been proven to be beneficial as the high-impact strain on their bodies has often been compared to that of someone who was involved in an automobile collision. Chiropractic care for athletes has improved flexibility, range of motion, increased blood flow, and recovery from muscle strain ailments. Routine spinal adjustments are strongly recommended by the professional chiropractors at Pure Life Wellness when considering courses of action for treatment and recovery of athletic patients.

Athletes who seek chiropractic care for their injuries or overall health range from, but are not limited to: football players, soccer players, baseball players, to wrestlers, golfers, and basketball players. Improvements have been achieved for both low and high-impact athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as the body’s reaction to relief allows for increased future performance.

Overall recovery times for surgeries and prolonged unattended injuries can cost an athlete time, money, their career, and most importantly, their health. Dr.Anthony D.C, at Back In Shape is ready to schedule a consultation today to discuss treatment options and courses of action for all athletic and fitness chiropractic care needs.Please call if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment.(650)343-4600