At First Chiropractic, we know how important it is for people to be able to function in their daily lives without pain and physical limitations. As an athlete, you probably have an even greater desire to stay injury and pain-free. However, any sport comes with risk for injuries. If you’ve recently sustained a sports injury, here are the top 3 ways that chiropractic care can help you heal–and get you back in the game as soon as possible.
How Our Austin Chiropractor Can Help
1. Restored mobility and range of motion. Sports injuries, like ligament sprains or muscle strains, often occur due to inflexibility around a joint. Chiropractors use non-invasive and drug-free methods, including chiropractic adjustments and massage, to restore normal motion and realign the spine. This improves not only an athlete’s mobility, but also the efficiency with which his/her nervous system communicates with the body–critical for athletic performance.
2. Reduced pain and inflammation. Chiropractic techniques including massage, kinesiotape, spinal decompression, and electrical stimulation are critical in the early stages of injury to promote tissue healing and reduce the inflammation, pain, and swelling that is common with a sports injury.
3. Sports injury prevention. Waiting until you’re injured may not be the wisest play when it comes to keeping your body healthy. Preventing an injury from occurring in the first place is good for your health and keeps you off the bench. To promote injury prevention, your local Austin chiropractor uses a combination of mobilizing and restorative techniques–including spinal manipulations, corrective exercises, and postural screens–to keep your body moving well. Chiropractors also educate athletes on how to modify functional movement patterns to maximize safety and efficiency. Chiropractors work closely with coaches and athletic trainers to assure that treatment is geared toward the athlete’s sport-specific needs.
Contact Our Austin Chiropractor Today!
If you’re local to Austin, TX and are looking for effective treatment of your sports injury, call the office of First Chiropractic today. Our Austin chiropractor is dedicated to helping all our athletes maximize recovery, prevent future injury, and optimize physical performance.