Athletes are constantly striving to reach their potential and are frequently on the lookout for ways to enhance their athletic performance. Many well-known organizations are using chiropractors because they are one of the more effective and affordable options to achieve this aim.
- All 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) offer chiropractic care services.
- Currently, 28 teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) use the services of a doctor of chiropractic at home during the season and at their spring training site.
Chiropractors are experts on the musculoskeletal system and offer natural options to any condition. Athletes of all ages can use chiropractic care as a winning strategy for staying at the top of their game.
Common Sports Injuries and Causes
Anyone who has ever played a sport or trained for an event can relate to the dreaded setback from an injury. The most common sports injuries treated in our office include concussions, Achilles tendinitis, ankle sprains, back pain, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, herniated discs, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff injuries, runner’s knee, shin splints, and tennis elbow.
The top reasons athletes suffer sports injuries are:
- Forceful impacts
- Repetitive motions
- Over-training
- Failure to warm up properly
How Chiropractors Can Help Athletes
Chiropractors can help youth athletes and adults by relieving their pain and helping them heal faster after an injury. Regular visits promote quicker recovery after games and training, as well as better balance and overall performance. At Valeo, we incorporate multiple modalities including dry needling, heat, electric stimulation, cold laser, and kinesiotaping. Be sure to discuss all of your symptoms with your doctor in order for him or her to consider all treatment options and determine what would be best for your specific injury.
Preventing Sports Injuries
Perhaps even more important than helping to speed up your healing is to prevent the injury in the first place. Before beginning an exercise regimen or a sport, chiropractors can check your muscles and spine to detect imbalance and alleviate tension, so that the body can work naturally rather than be vulnerable to injury.
At Valeo, we can offer research-based expertise in a variety of areas that contribute to health and performance:
- Nutritional and dietary modifications
- Therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises
- Soft-tissue treatment methods
- Enhancing balance, stability, and muscular coordination
- Proper spinal and extremity joint biomechanics
Sports Injury Chiropractor in Eden Prairie
Whether you’re struggling with an injury or looking to prime your body for top performance, Valeo Health and Wellness Center is here to help. We can’t wait to be a part of your team to recover from your injury or reach your true potential.
