An athlete’s body is like a well-tuned, high-performance vehicle, and sports injuries can throw it out of alignment. Movements such as falling while running or biking, tackling during football games, or twisting the body during a golf swing can result in sprained ankles, dislocated shoulders, torn ligaments, and back pain. Here is how licensed chiropractors help athletes realign their bodies so they can return to their peak performances.

Recovery From Sports Injury Through Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractors are skilled professionals who provide pain relief without drugs, which benefits athletes in their performances. These doctors are trained in manipulating the cervical and lumbar spine, which are the bony structures in the neck and back. Such manipulations help remove subluxations, misalignment of vertebrae up and down the spine. By restoring the body’s natural alignment, chiropractors help improve an athlete’s range of motion, relieve joint pressure, and reduce inflammation that causes pain.

Sports Injury Prevention

Regular chiropractic adjustments keep the body in proper alignment, which helps prevent athletic injuries. In addition, chiropractic care aids faster recovery times when injuries do occur. Before engaging in athletic activity, individuals should have chiropractic exams. The chiropractor will identify weak areas of the body, such as muscles and tendons, and any misalignment that might make an individual vulnerable to injury. A treatment plan to correct imbalances will relieve tension and aid athletic performance.   

Take steps to prevent sports injuries now and see the experienced chiropractic clinic that has treated professional athletes on the PGA and Champions Tour, Randy Collins, DC in Honolulu, HI. Since opening in 1979, this chiropractic team has been on the forefront of drug-free pain relief and recovery from athletic injury, accidents, and more. They will design a customized treatment plan to restore your comfort and prevent relapses. Call (808) 839-7474 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website for more information.