A sports injury can be detrimental to an athlete’s future, that’s why it’s critical to receive sports therapy following an injury. The husband and wife team of Spaulding Chiropractic serves the Chillicothe, Ohio, community by using state-of-the-art technology and techniques to address a variety of health concerns. 

Even if you're not a professional athlete, the right therapy following a sports injury is still important, particularly for younger players who are still growing.

Here, they share the importance of participating in quality sports therapy following an injury:   

• The Risk of Future Injury: A muscle, tendon or bone that healed improperly after a sports accident is at risk of another injury. Chiropractors with experience in sports therapy can recommend and supervise specific exercises to decrease the risk of future injury and pain.       
• Incorrect Healing:  If not properly treated, the body will start the healing process. However, this healing process can cause a layering effect called Stratification Syndrome. Muscles do not always heal the way they’re supposed to. After an untreated sports injury, one group of muscles could become stronger and another group weaker. Sports therapy ensures all injured muscle groups have the appropriate strength and heal equally.
• Mobility Restoration: A sports injury ideally should not restrict motor patterns and joint mobility, but all too often, athletes who don’t receive proper care after a sports injury can’t move as they once did. Proper sports therapy ensures that appropriate motor patterns and joint mobility stay in-tact. If mobility restoration is required, sports therapy will make sure to facilitate the same mobility patterns the patient executed before the injury.

Don’t risk managing a sports injury on your own. Sports therapy doesn’t just control pain; it expedites the healing process so you can get back into the game. Drs. Joe and Brandy Spaulding provide spinal care, lower back pain management, and chiropractic care. They also offer nutrition expertise and help alleviate pregnancy pain. No matter what your need, Spaulding Chiropractic strives to provide personalized care. To see a list of additional services and products, visit their website. You can also call (740) 755-1900 to schedule an appointment today.