One factor that is common among elite athletes is the desire to boost sport performance. Often, in competitive sports the difference in winning and losing is measured in seconds. Athletes need every ounce of speed, strength and flexibility to further themselves.
Boost athletic performance: Chiropractors can target and alleviate stressors on the nervous system and body. Maintaining excellent posture, muscle strength and healthy spines are all connected. Whatever impacts your spine, also impacts physical performance.
Pain reduction: The spine contains numerous tissues that are sensitive to pain. Common areas are ligaments, discs, nerves and joints. Any form of misalignment in the spine can place strain and stress on any or all of these areas resulting in pain. The goal of Chiropractic techniques is to improve and ultimately restore function while solving inflammation and lowering pain.
Enhance range of motion: An enormous benefit to routine chiropractic adjustments is the range of motion. Athletes tend to establish pressure on their bodies while participating in physically demanding and intense activities that can lead to a spinal misalignment and decreased movement in an area of focus. This can result in stiffness, join paint and can cause range of motion to be immeasurably limited.
Shortened healing/recovery time: When our brain and body are connected and free of misalignments or interferences, it can heal faster and more thoroughly. Adjustments help relax muscles and correct shifted vertebrae that may have been injured. As the muscles relax this allows fluids in the body to travel to the spinal area. This flow of fluids allows essential nutrients and oxygen to be delivered to the injured area and healing can begin. Athletes under chiropractic care see a shorter downtime after an injury than those who are not under care.
Promotes overall wellness: Chiropractic focuses on improving overall health. While you are receiving adjustments to help injury or improve your athletic reaction time, your entire body is reaping the benefits and is being positively impacted by the care. In return, you can invest more intensity and time perfecting finesse in the sports you love!