Sports injuries can happen to anyone anytime when playing their favorite sport or just exercising. While RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are often the first steps after an injury, chiropractic care adds another critical element for a full recovery and getting you back on the field. But how exactly does chiropractic care take sports rehab to the next level? Keep reading to learn more.
- Speeding Up Recovery Time. Chiropractic adjustments bring misaligned joints back into proper position, restoring mobility and reducing inflammation in connective tissue. This facilitates rapid healing, allowing athletes to resume their favorite sports sooner.
- Restoring Range of Motion. Many athletes can attest that the period coming off a sports injury is usually the toughest. Not only are they worried about the possibility of a recurrence, but some injuries don’t seem to heal properly. It may be a nerve impingement or a stiff muscle, all of which reduce their range of motion and, in turn, their performance. Chiropractic care during sports rehab can help reduce these limitations, ensuring muscles and joints perform optimally post-recovery.
- Addressing Underlying Causes of Sports Injuries. Neck stiffness, muscle imbalances, and joint restrictions often contribute to sports injuries. Chiropractors are experts in identifying and treating these issues through postural assessments, so you address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
- Drug-Free Recovery. When you add chiropractic services to your sports rehab plan, you’ll rely on pain meds much less than before. Physical therapy, in particular, has proven pain-relieving properties even in serious injuries. This reduces the need for pain medication, which has unpleasant side effects like dependency and toxicity when taken in large quantities.
Whether you’re an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, there are plenty of reasons to turn to our chiropractic services here at Encompass Chiropractic Centers. We have multiple offices to serve you, so talk to us today about how we can help optimize your sports rehab regimen.