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Three Ways Regular Chiropractic Care Can Benefit You As An Athlete

Brent Chapman

Whether you're a runner, a swimmer, a football player, a golfer, or an athlete of any other sort, taking good care of your body is one of the most important keys to success. One way to take better care of your body and enhance your sports performance is to visit your chiropractor for regular spinal adjustments. Here's a closer look at three specific ways chiropractic care can benefit you as an athlete.

Greater Flexibility

Flexibility plays a greater role in some sports than others, but even in sports like cycling and baseball, it's important to be flexible. You never know when you'll need to duck to the side, bend down suddenly, or stretch as you jump off the ground. The less flexible you are, the less fluid your motions will be – and in most any sport, a lack of fluidity hinders performance.  When your spine is out of alignment, it can put pressure on certain nerves, limiting your flexibility. By relieving this pressure, your chiropractor can improve your flexibility, enhancing your sports performance.

Lower Risk of Injury

When your spine is out of alignment, you won't carry yourself properly. More pressure may be placed on joints on one side of the body than the other, and this can leave you prone to injuries in the joints and muscles that are supporting excess weight as you work out day after day. Your chiropractor will adjust your spine to ensure your weight is distributed properly across your joints, minimizing your chances of being benched with a sprain, strain or pulled muscle.

Increased Blood Flow

A misaligned spine can affect your blood flow in two ways. First, it can pull on certain muscles, tightening them around blood vessels and restricting the flow of blood through those vessels. Second, it can put pressure on nerves that regulate blood flow, preventing them from triggering an increase in blood flow when one is needed.

Impeded blood flow is your enemy as an athlete. It makes you tire more quickly, and it also slows recovery, since muscles and tissues rely on blood flow to deliver the nutrients they need to repair themselves after a hard workout. By adjusting your spine to improve blood flow, your chiropractor can speed your recovery rate and leave you better equipped to "go hard" during your next competition.

If you're looking for a safe, natural way to improve your sports performance, visit a chiropractor in your area. He or she can design a specialized treatment protocol to minimize your risk of injury, improve your blood flow, and enhance your flexibility. To learn more, talk to your chiropractor today.


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After I started working at my dad's lumber yard, I realized that some of my lifting habits were hurting my back. I realized that I couldn't stand up straight without wincing a little bit, so I decided to talk with a chiropractor about the issue. The professional carefully evaluated my condition and told me that I needed to focus on healthier back habits. I was able to learn how to stay safe at work by wearing a back brace and focusing on my posture. I want you to avoid debilitating back pain, which is one of the reasons I made this blog.