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Sports
In today's age of health and fitness, more and more people
are involved in sporting activities. Whether it is an
organized sport or a running / exercise program, getting and
staying healthy is the primary goal.
At Vissers Chiropractic,
we recognize that athletes require all parts of their body
to be working in a coordinated and cohesive manner. Faulty body mechanics
can place abnormal stress on the
musculoskeletal and nervous system. This can predispose
an athlete to significant injury and results in
restrictions in range of motion, reduced strength, slower
reflexes, shortened endurance, impairment in balance,
lack of co-ordination and decreased
overall performance.
Injuries can be caused
by
- Poor co-ordination
- Lack of balance
- Contact in sport
- Excessive loading
- Repetitive jolting or jarring
- Insufficient preparation
Rapid recovery from injury is critical for the athlete.
Muscles, tendons and ligaments depend upon proper joint
movement for peak performance. Injuries to these tissues can
reduce range of motion, affect nerves, decrease blood supply
and leave you on the sideline. Chiropractic care helps
restore function to spinal joints, improving muscle balance
and removing nerve irritation which helps prevent injury and
speeds the healing of injured tissues. This care
combined with specific stretches and exercises can help
restore proper body mechanics for improvement in
performance. Chiropractic care has been shown to be very
effective in the treatment of sporting injuries.
At Vissers Chiropractic, Dr. Michael Vissers will work
with you to produce a care plan dependant on your needs.
Whether you are professional athlete, a jogger or a weekend
warrior, chiropractic care can help! |
