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.
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.
There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding exactly what a chiropractor can and can’t do. Learn about the myths and misconceptions.
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:
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:
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:
Whether it’s a recent injury or a lingering one, sports chiropractic care helps support a safe and lasting recovery.
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:
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.
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