Chiropractic for athletes

Recovery from sports injuriesChiropractors are known for effectively improving spinal pain (low back pain and neck pain). But it is not the only thing, the chiropractic adjustment (joint manipulation) has positive effects on other pathologies of the upper and lower extremity such as ankle sprains, knee pain, patellofemoral dysfunction, iliotibial fascia syndrome, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, etc. because the joint correction reduces inflammation, improves range of motion and muscle function (balances the tension of muscles, tendons and ligaments).

Injury preventionSports injuries are a multifactorial occurrence. Regular care with the chiropractor reduces factors such as muscle shortening, increased neural tension and restriction of joint movement. Causes in many occasions of pathologies such as tears, contractures, tendinopathies, neuralgias, etc.

Improve performanceSports performance depends on training, complexion, nutrition, and to a great extent on the state of the nervous and musculoskeletal system, the main pillar of chiropractic care. benefits amateur and professional athletes.

• Improve joint mobility

• Improve muscle flexibility

• Increase the expression of muscle strength (higher quality contraction).

• Increasing the speed of some movements such as kicking in soccer.

• Improve balance (equilibrium)• Improving muscle activation time (explosiveness)

• Recovery without discomfort