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Myths About Chiropractic Care
There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding exactly what a chiropractor can and can’t do. Learn about the myths and misconceptions.
Sports Chiropractic Care
Our sports chiropractic program can help you prevent injuries or recover from one, and enhance your athletic performance.
The more active you are, the more wear and tear you’ll put on your body. Athletes at all levels are turning to sports chiropractic care to improve the way their bodies move and feel, and to boost performance. Sports chiropractic techniques help keep your body aligned and going strong so you can perform at your best and bounce back faster. At Henry Ford Health, our certified sports chiropractors take a full-body approach to mobility and muscle balance.
Benefits of sports chiropractic care for athletes
- Improved wellness
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Reduced risk of injury
- Promotes faster recovery after workouts or injuries
- Improved performance
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Supports better posture and form
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How Does Sports Chiropractic Care Work?
Your sports chiropractor can diagnose and treat injuries to muscles, ligaments, joints and other tissues. We’ll work with you to design a personalized care plan that includes stretching, strength training and other exercises to help you heal faster, get back in the game, and help you stay active longer with fewer setbacks.
Sports chiropractic care techniques in your treatment plan may include:
- Spinal and joint adjustments: Gentle, controlled movements to improve alignment and reduce stiffness.
- Soft tissue therapy: Hands-on techniques to relieve tight or overworked muscles.
- Stretching and strengthening exercises: To support muscle balance and joint stability.
- Mobility work and posture correction: To help move more efficiently and avoid movements that lead to injury.
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How Can It Help Me Improve My Athletic Performance?
When your body is moving the way it’s supposed to, everything feels a lot easier. Sports chiropractic care helps you build a stronger foundation for movement, and can also:
- Maximize mobility and muscle coordination
- Improve posture and mechanics for your sport (such as correcting your golf swing or running gait)
- Decrease tension that slows you down or throws off your form
- Enhance training efficiency by keeping your body balanced and responsive
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What Types of Injuries Can a Sports Chiropractor Treat?
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Muscle strains and ligament sprain
- Tendinitis (such as tennis or golfer’s elbow)
- Shin splints and runner’s knee
- Plantar fasciitis
- Rotator cuff issues
- Low back and neck pain
- Postural imbalances
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How Can Sports Chiropractic Care Help Me Recover From an Injury?
After an injury, your body can get out of sync, and you might start to compensate by putting extra strain on other joints or muscles without realizing it. That’s where sports chiropractic care can help.
Your sports chiropractor will use a whole-body approach to:- Realign your spine and joints
- Support tissue healing with gentle, noninvasive techniques
- Improve circulation and reduce inflammation
- Help restore normal movement and strength
- Reduce the chances of re-injury during your return to sport
Whether it’s a recent injury or a lingering one, sports chiropractic care helps support a safe and lasting recovery.
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What Can I Expect During a Sports Chiropractic Session?
At your first visit, your sports chiropractor will ask about your athletic activity, health history and any symptoms you’re experiencing. We’ll perform a physical assessment to check posture, range of motion and alignment.
From there, we’ll work with you to build a personalized care plan that may include:
- Gentle spinal adjustments
- Soft tissue or trigger point therapy
- Specific stretches and strengthening movements
- Training recommendations or movement corrections
You might feel relief right away or notice improvements after a few sessions. Either way, your treatment is tailored to your body and your goals.
Your sports chiropractor may also recommend complementary integrative medicine therapies, such as sports acupuncture or sports massage therapy.