Making chiropractic part of your athlete’s normal routine is a great way to invest in their health and wellbeing.
It’s March, spring is coming, and the next season of sports is upon us. How exciting after being cooped up over the winter. It’s time to start thinking about getting the kids outside and letting them run and practice as they gear up for a season of competitive sports!
As parents of athletes, you have an important job. You coordinate getting them to and from practices & games. You purchase the necessary gear. You’ve got their schedule. You come prepared with snacks and drinks. You’re ready to sit in the stands and cheer. You’ve got everything covered for a successful and fun season. As prepared as you are, though, you may be missing one key component to ensure your child has a successful season.
Sports Injuries for Your Student Athlete
When it comes to sports, injuries happen. We’ve all seen it. Sprains and strains are common problems for children who participate in sports. Unfortunately, so are concussions and broken bones. It can happen during practice, during a game, or even just practicing at home. Someone’s ankle gets twisted running bases or sliding into home, a shoulder gets injured throwing a ball, kids trip and fall battling for a soccer ball. These are all too common.
Some injuries are evident immediately when they happen while other injuries may not appear right way, and oftentimes, kids will ignore or push through the pain to keep playing.
So, what can be done? We’ve already discussed how, as an athlete’s parent, you are willing to invest your time and money making sure they have the necessary equipment. You ensure they wear the protective gear and practice to prepare themselves. You may even be willing to invest in trainers, camps, and other things to help them excel in their chosen sports. Why not also invest in their health and in preventing injuries that take them out of the sports they love?
Chiropractic Care for your Student Athlete
Chiropractic care is a worthwhile investment in your athlete. Not only is chiropractic care helpful after a sports injury, but it is also greatly useful as a preventative measure to avoid injuries in the first place. Children who routinely see a chiropractor are less likely to have balance issues.
Chiropractic kids are also less likely to have injuries while playing sports. Spinal adjustments help relieve tension from muscles and connective tissues. This improves mobility, flexibility and range of motion which assists in their ability to perform at their best. Increased range of motion further helps reduce over-stretching and tearing of ligaments and tendons, thereby preventing injuries.
Chiropractic is a great way to avoid the need for pain medications if your child does become injured. Our skilled doctors can evaluate their health, develop a treatment plan that includes adjustments, other physical modalities, and exercises to help speed up recovery times. Taking care of their bodies now is important as it will help avoid developing chronic issues as they become adults.
No matter what season or sport your child is in, making chiropractic care part of their normal routine is a great way to invest in their health and wellbeing. The doctors and staff at Durant Chiropractic Clinic are excited to be on your team and help your child excel athletically.
Now, let’s get back to the game & play ball!