Chiropractic Care for
Athletes
At any level, being an athlete is hard work, but it can also be incredibly fun and rewarding. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned professional, a lot goes into athletics, and it doesn’t always stop on the field, court, or track. Knowing how to take care of your body properly and focusing on overall wellbeing is an important part of improving performance and staying healthy and free from injuries. All types of exercise and sports have risks, and one of the best ways to prevent them is to know your body and what kind of care it needs. One component of success is being cognizant of any existing injuries or vulnerabilities and how to prevent them. Equally as important is understanding how to care for your body to prevent any injuries. Visiting our chiropractic team in Cape Coral can be a vital step in your journey as an athlete to not only enhance performance, but also to monitor your health and wellness.
Sports Injuries & Risks
Different sports and activities come with varying risks of injury, but there are common occurrences among athletes. Most sports injuries manifest as some sort of traumatic injury, like a torn ligament, a sprain, or a broken bone. Even more minor things like collisions and falls can cause the spine to be knocked out of alignment, leading to stress and pain in joints, muscles, nerves, discs, and ligaments. You may not notice big issues with these things, but as they build up, they can put your body at risk for even more injury as they leave you vulnerable to further misalignment. The primary goal of most athletes is to prevent these types of issues from happening in the first place, often by doing things such as stretching and staying hydrated which allow the body to better acclimate to vigorous movement. All athletes should go the extra mile to ensure they do not suffer injuries and risk their ability to play and compete.
Professionals Rely on Chiropractic Care
Routine chiropractic adjustments are heavily employed by professional athletes not only to address injuries, but also to prevent them from happening. Adjustments improve balance and flexibility and can help make certain movements easier on the spine. Like another form of a warm-up, professional athletes rely on chiropractic adjustments to enhance their performance and keep their bodies ready to perform. These athletes are often putting more strain on the body than the average person does, so regularly visiting a chiropractor can address anything that may have resulted from that additional stress before it becomes an issue. Proper spinal adjustments can also reduce irritation of nerve roots between vertebrae, meaning that when minor injuries do occur, healing time can be reduced because the body is in a healthy state due to regular chiropractic care.
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We’re With You Every Step of The Way
Chiropractic care is proven safe and effective for every age group, from infants to the elderly. Regular chiropractic care can be an effective form of healthcare that can reduce dependence on prescription drugs, alleviate the symptoms of a variety of ailments, and boost energy.
How We Can Help
Conditions that can benefit from chiropractic care include:
- Spine Anatomy
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
- RSD/CRPS
- Facet Syndrome
- Sacoiliac Dysfunction
- Sports Injuries
- Work Injuries
- Shoulder/Hip/Knee Problems
- Other Joint Problems
- Myofascial/Muscle Pain
- Shingles/Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Arthritis
- Post Surgical Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain
- Carpal Tunnel
- Epicondylitis
- De Quervain’s
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Headaches
- Diabetic Neuropathy
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Technique
At Experience Family Chiropractic, we use gentle, specific techniques that can alleviate pain, enhance function and improve a lifetime of wellness.