Athletes push their bodies to the limits of human strength and endurance. While the ideal is to strive for excellent health, unfortunately, injuries do happen.
Most athletes can't afford to let injuries slow them down, so they may rely on prescription drugs to help them through. The problem is, prescription drugs only mask the pain; they don't do anything to heal it. Persevering with an injury puts you at risk of a more serious injury. Prescription medications also have side effects and can be addictive.
Surgery may help with some injuries, but is invasive and carries risks. Healing time can keep you out of commission far longer than you'd like, so naturally, it is a last resort.
There is another option that is safe, drug-free, and non-invasive that athletes might want to consider: chiropractic care.
Safe Treatments
Many common injuries that occur in sports can be treated with chiropractic care. General strains, sprains, knee injuries, or conditions like tendonitis can be treated by chiropractors. Doing so helps athletes recover quickly and stay in top shape.
Improved Performance
Any misalignments of the spine have a domino effect on the rest of the body. A chiropractor can keep your spine properly aligned, nipping problems in the bud as they come along. This helps keep inflammation down and ensures the joints and muscles are functioning optimally for peak performance.
Preventing Injuries
When vertebrae slip out of place, the body attempts to compensate by unconsciously shifting. This ends up causing problems to cascade down the rest of the musculoskeletal system, causing inflammation and putting unnecessary stress on subsequent joints and surrounding tissue. Any misalignment of the vertebrae can put you at risk for injuries. Chiropractic care helps correct those postural imbalances for improved strength and range of motion.
Reduces Recovery Times
When the spine is correctly aligned, the body's natural healing mechanisms shift into gear and perform better. There is reduced tension and improved flexibility. As nerve signals flow unimpeded and the blood pumps properly, the body finds it easier to repair damage and heal from injuries.
How We Help Athletes With Chiropractic Care
Our services offer athletes a non-invasive, drug-free, natural way to help them keep in shape, reduce pain, avoid injuries, and heal. Dr. Gordon Elder of the Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock, Texas is here to help using the most modern techniques and technology in chiropractic care.
Dr. Elder is a specialist in the Blair Chiropractic Technique, a technique that utilizes the best of modern technology and expert hands-on treatments. Unlike traditional chiropractic methods, with jarring twists and jerks, the Blair technique applies more calculated, low-force pressure for superior adjustments that hold longer.
Dr. Elder has a three-step process that begins with an in-depth health screening and advanced 3D diagnostic imaging. Once the doctor identifies any problems and examines your unique anatomy, he will go over treatment options and recommendations with you. Then it is on to step two, which involves gentle manipulations in precise places to make corrections.
The third step of Dr. Elder's process involves ongoing and preventative care through regular chiropractic check-ups.
If you are an athlete, your body is a well-oiled machine; fine-tuning will only help to keep it running smoothly, and Dr. Elder can help with that. Contact Dr. Elder for an appointment. The doctor's areas of coverage include Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and El Paso in Texas, as well as Hobbs in New Mexico.
Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.