Overcome Sports-Related Injuries

There are often stories about professional athletes suffering traumatic injuries that may end their careers. However, the risks of injury while participating in a sport do not only apply to professional athletes but also pertains to amateur athletes and those with active lifestyles. Sports-related injuries can be debilitating and hinder your performance. Discover how to prevent injury with chiropractic for sports injuries.

How Do Sports-Related Injuries Occur?

Although physical activity and sports can keep you healthy, they also carry risks. Injury is typically caused by excessive/inappropriate training or unsafe equipment. However, structural or muscular imbalances/weakness can also interfere with the body's normal functioning, resulting in injuries to ankles, knees, elbows, shoulders, and spines. The most common sports injury is caused by a traumatic force applied to a joint in motion, causing hyperextension or hyperflexion. Sports-related injuries can be prevented and managed by chiropractors, as they are experts in muscles, ligaments, and nerves.

How to Prevent Injury

Preventing injuries can be done by warming up five-ten minutes before your workout. You can warm up by stretching or doing dynamic movements to prepare your body for physical activity. While working out, you should make sure you are exercising correctly and varying your workouts to increase strength and flexibility. Also, incorporate a daily stretching routine to keep you limber and less susceptible to injury.

Chiropractic for Sports Injuries

Chiropractors can determine the underlying issues that are causing pain and dysfunction through a comprehensive physical examination and recommend a treatment plan that can address these issues. Chiropractors provide holistic care geared toward restoring function, improving healing, and reducing pain by addressing the underlying causes. For example, a chiropractor might provide joint manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapies, adjunct therapies, rehabilitation, and lifestyle advice. Contact Williamsburg Chiropractic, your local Brooklyn chiropractor, to schedule an appointment today. Let us help you get back to being active safely.