Chiropractic Care For Sports Injury and Prevention

No matter what age group you’re in or whether you are a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, you are at risk for injuries if you participate in any type of sports. Sports injuries are all too common. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1.9 million individuals had a sports-related injury in 2012. The most commonly injured areas of the body are the ankles, knees, shoulders, elbows, and spine, with sprain and strain as the # 1 diagnosis.

There are two types of sports injuries:
1. Result of a trauma (collision, slip, fall)
2. Overuse of a muscle group or joint that causes an inflammation or injury

Chiropractic care for sports injury and prevention can range from soft tissue or muscle therapy to joint manipulation. Specific exercises that focus on problem areas and support previously injured muscles and joints are also addressed. Chiropractic care can restore normal function, offer pain relief, assist in preventing potential injuries, and improve physical performance.

Now that football season has officially started, it’s only appropriate to share a video of Jerry Rice and his experience with chiropractic. Many professional athletes are getting chiropractic care not only for injuries and prevention, but also for improved health and game performance. In fact, chiropractic care has become an essential part of the care that these professional athletes receive. Start a healthier path and make chiropractic care part of yours!