The Athlete & Sporting Injuries

The Athlete

Olympians and other top level athletes are increasingly seeking regular chiropractic care to enhance their performance and prevent injury.

Performance:

For optimal performance an athlete must have:

  • A healthy nervous system
  • Well balanced and mobile joints
  • Optimal muscle tone and flexibility
  • Good nutrition
  • Commitment

The AthleteIn other words:

The Athlete requires all parts of his or her body to work in a co-ordinated, cohesive manner for the highest level of performance.

Chiropractors recognise that faulty body mechanics stress the nervous system. This upsets normal reflex reaction time, co-ordination and balance.

Chiropractors are in a unique position to assist the athlete to achieve correct body mechanics ensuring maximum performance whilst conserving energy.

Injuries

Causes :
  • Contact in sport
  • Repetitive jolting/jarring
  • Poor co-ordination
  • Excessive loading
  • Lack of balance
  • Insufficient warm-up
  • Insufficient preparation

The AthleteRapid recovery from injury is critical for the athlete. Correct body mechanics and a healthy nervous system are essential for rapid resolution of damaged joints, muscles and ligaments.

Chiropractic care works to restore joint mobility, improve muscle balance and remove nerve irritation.

At competitive levels, athletes cannot consume drugs commonly given to relieve pain and inflammation by their medical practitioner. Chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or surgery, but have developed more natural techniques to assist the early resolution of injury and enhancement of performance.