Here are 3 reasons to visit a chiropractor if you are an athlete in a contact sport
As an athlete in a contact sport, you're not afraid of hard work--or even a little bit of pain. But at Capitol Rehab in Crofton, we believe that even the toughest contact and combat athletes--including football players, hockey players, and mixed martial artists--deserve to stay pain- and injury-free. It's why we recommend all contact sport athletes visit with a chiropractor to ensure optimal training throughout the year, in both the on and off season.
Top 3 Reasons To Consult with a Chiropractor If You are a Contact Sport Athlete
1. Reduction of inflammation and promotion of tissue healing. Acute injuries, like muscle strains and ligament sprains, are common in contact and combat sports. Chiropractors use drug-free and non-invasive treatments--like massage, kinesiotape, spinal decompression, and electrical stimulation--to heal acute injuries and get athletes safely back to the game as soon as possible.
2. Restoration of range of motion, mobility, flexibility, and neuromuscular patency. As an athlete, your ability to move your body well is critical, and dysfunction is often rooted in issues with your overall mobility. Chiropractors provide spinal adjustments and joint mobilizations to restore normal joint alignment and revitalize neuromuscular pathways that influence pain expression and physical performance.
3. Prevention of acute injuries and chronic injuries. By combining non-invasive and all-natural services along with patient education, chiropractors can work together with athletes, coaches, and trainers to help prevent new or recurring injuries from developing. This can include postural screens and modifications on functional movement patterns in training and in sport.
Work hard, play hard--and stay healthy.
Are you a contact-sport athlete looking for chiropractic care in your area? If you're local to Crofton, Bowie, Gambrills, and Odenton, then call our office today to set up an appointment and see what Capitol Rehab can do for you.