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Exercise and Physical Fitness
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Spinal injuries can restrict range of motion, reduce strength, slow reflexes, shorten endurance, and decrease performance. Chiropractic care for these types of injuries has become increasingly popular. Professional sports teams, Olympic trainers, and competitive athletes are employing chiropractic doctors - because they demand results. |
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Chiropractic care helps restore function to spinal joints that are "locked up", fixated or not moving properly. Besides helping to relieve pain, chiropractic care can also help reduce inflammation. Muscles, tendons and ligaments depend upon proper joint movement for peak performance. Injuries to these tissues can reduce range of motion, affect delicate nerves, decrease blood supply, and can take you out of the game. Normalizing spinal function helps speed the healing of these soft tissues and reduce the deconditioning effect of being on the sidelines. |  |
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An aerobic exercise program or plan of brisk walking can improve muscle tone and help you avoid strains, sprains, and other activity-restricting.health problems. | |
Whether you golf, play tennis, bicycle, or bowl, the best treatment for sports injuries is prevention! | |
Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for a specific plan based on your age, condition, and health objectives. Find out how chiropractic care can restore your health, improve your performance, and increase your competitive edge. |
Should I consider chiropractic care if I have a sports- or work-related injury?
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| When a subluxation has been caused by repetitive stress or overuse at work or play, spinal nerves may be impeded. This may in turn negatively affect one's range of motion, strength, reflexes, endurance, and, ultimately, performance. Chiropractic can help your body restore normal nerve function and help you get back to your peak in both work and play. |
How can chiropractic help improve my athletic performance?
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| Chiropractors are often called upon to work with or treat athletes, both amateur and professional. Many of these athletes are afflicted with sports-related injuries; others may feel fine, but are looking to boost their performances with an extra "edge". A chiropractor's training and experience with the dynamics of the human body qualifies him or her to diagnose and successfully treat a wide range of injuries and conditions. In many cases, a chiropractor can offer advice on safe, healthy ways to improve "peak" performance. |
What kinds of treatment programs are involved with sports injuries?
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| Naturally, treatment depends upon many factors: the type and seriousness of the injury or condition; how the injury occurred (sudden trauma, chronic problem, etc.); how long the condition had existed before professional care was sought; what steps were previously taken to treat the problem, etc. Based upon the individual's case and history, many conditions can often be managed through a combination of physical examination, postural examination and support, analysis of the patient's training routine, chiropractic care, and rehabilitative exercise. |
What can my chiropractor do for me if I'm having leg or knee pain?
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| Problems such as these may indicate a postural imbalance, an inappropriate training program, overuse injuries, or stress conditions to soft tissues or bone. These conditions can be effectively managed if the problem is identified early and appropriate treatment is followed. While every patient's case is unique, your chiropractor will probably perform a postural analysis as part of your initial examination. Important information can be often obtained through a simple evalutation of your standing posture. X-rays may be required. Your training regimen and schedule may be reviewed, to see if there are any problem areas to correct. In addition to any chiropractic adjustments your doctor may perform, he or she may also reccomend that you wear spinal/pelvic stabilizers and perform at-home rehab exercise therapy. |
What are spinal/pelvic stabilizers?
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| Spinal/pelvic stabilizers are a custom-made, flexible foot orthotic designed by Foot Levelers, Inc. They are created for the individual to help keep feet in their proper structural positions, absorb heel-strike shock, and help the doctor's adjustments "hold" better and longer. Foot Levelers recently introduced the ProLite Plus orthotic specifically for the dedicated runner/jogger. ProLite Plus stabilizers help support the foot's natural posture, absorb shock, "run cool", and are substantially lighter than other comparable stabilizers. Ask your chiropractor if ProLite Plus is the "competitive edge" you need. Over 60 shoes, sandals, work boots, athletic shoes and orthotics are available.
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What kind of at-home rehab exercise do I need to do?
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| Injured soft tissue and joints can be strengthened with rehab exercise. Many doctors choose to prescribe either the BACKSYS for the low back and pelvis or Thera-ciser for hip, knee, and ankle joints. Ask your doctor if either of these systems might be helpful in treating your condition. |
I feel fine. Why would I visit my chiropractor?
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| Even if you feel as though you're operating at 110% or better, chiropractic can help you maintain your desired level of health and fitness. You may currently have spinal irregularities that exhibit no symptoms whatsoever. However, problems may arise in the future.
Just as regular maintenance visits are recommended for your car, and regular dental cleanings and check-ups are recommended for your teeth, regular chiropractic check-ups can help detect and prevent spinal stress or joint disorders.
In short, chiropractic health care is a smart choice for most everyone, at any time-you'll stay healthier longer, and the time and energy (and money!) saved due to your preventive efforts can be spent on things that are fun to do. A better quality of life awaits you.
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