Sports Aches and Pains

Whether you are an amateur sports enthusiast or a top-flight professional, your body is prone to the same kinds of aches and pains. Repeated stresses can lead to a slight loss of proper movement in the bones of your spine (vertebrae) and joints, which in turn, can interfere with the healthy working of your muscles and nerves.

Performance

Joint and muscle pain is not the only problem for sports enthusiasts and professionals. Many find that they reach a ‘threshold’ of ability, and cannot improve further, however hard they work and however much training they put in.

Seeing a Chiropractor for Minor Sporting Pains

Chiropractors specialise in assessing, diagnosing and managing conditions of the spine. Your chiropractor may also be able to help you with

Your expert chiropractor will carry out a thorough assessment, which will include asking questions about your sporting life, posture, medical history and lifestyle, to discover the cause of your pain and to make a diagnosis. Sometimes it may be necessary to refer you for other tests, such as X-rays, MRI scans or blood tests. It is important for your chiropractor to gather as much information about your sporting injury as possible so that the most precise diagnosis can be made.

Your treatment will often begin with gentle, specific manipulation. This effective treatment is generally painless, although you may feel some short term discomfort around the injured area. Treatment will normally be followed by a rehabilitation plan for all musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries which may help to strengthen the affected area, improve your flexibility and assist in preventing future flare-ups. Chiropractic treatment aims to restore normal function to your joints and muscles and may increase your control, co-ordination and muscle strength. Like most athletes who have benefited from chiropractic treatment, you may decide to return for regular check-ups to keep your body working at its best.

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