If you’ve sustained a sports injury, Dr. Mike Monroe and Dr. Kristy Fleagane at West Jefferson Chiropractic – your sports injury chiropractor in London, Galloway, Plain City, Grove City, Madison County, and West Jefferson, OH – can help you get back on your game.
Benefits of Sports Chiropractic Care
Sports provide everything from a great pastime to professional careers. And no matter how often you play, it’s a great way to get in shape and get the heart pumping. The problem is that sports can also be hazardous to the body. The forceful impact, repetitive motion, and strain on the muscles and ligaments can all lead to injuries. When they do, visits to a sports injury chiropractor like Dr. Mike or Dr. Kristy at West Jefferson Chiropractic can provide the athletes of London, Galloway, Plain City, Grove City, Madison County, and West Jefferson, OH the following benefits.
Restore Alignment to the Spine
It’s no secret that sports can do a number on the spine. Impact sports can easily knock joints out of alignment, as can falls on the field. Muscle tension can also cause issues, as it pulls on the spine and can lead to misalignment.
Sometimes, a misalignment makes itself known through pain, herniated discs, and similar issues. In some cases, though, you might not realize there's an issue at all, but it can still affect your performance. Sports injury chiropractors restore and maintain spinal alignment, preventing pain and other symptoms while optimizing your performance and general health.
Enhanced Recovery of Various Sports Injuries
When you sustain a sports injury, it can bench you for days, weeks, or indefinitely. Through adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and other chiropractic techniques, you can recover more quickly and fully – often better than you were before.
Improve Your Range of Motion
It’s difficult to play any type of sport when you can’t move well. For example, swinging a bat can be nearly impossible when an injury prevents you from following through. Sports injury chiropractors can help restore your range of motion by addressing alignment issues, releasing muscle tension, and improving blood flow to the injured site.
Prevention of Future Injuries
Each chiropractic technique utilized isn’t just about helping you now. The goal is to address the root cause. And once that has been addressed, there is a much lower chance of facing the same injury in the future.
Get back to your favorite sport as quickly as possible with the help of a sports injury chiropractor. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Mike or Dr. Kristy at West Jefferson Chiropractic in London, Galloway, Plain City, Grove City, Madison County, and West Jefferson, OH by calling (614) 879-5070.