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One of the best ways to stay in shape later in life is to continue a sport or sports after our teen years. Whether it’s a sport as intense as football, or something that’s a lower impact like pickleball, sticking to those habits can be very beneficial to our health in the long term. Being an athlete, however, isn’t without its risks.
Despite our best efforts, doing all the proper stretches, warm-ups, warm-downs, and wearing all the proper equipment, we can still find ourselves with a sports-related injury. Additionally, previous sports injuries can get aggravated, resulting in pain and discomfort as we age. So, what should we do when we experience pain and discomfort from a sports injury? Is chiropractic care an option?
Do Professional Athletes Use Chiropractors?
Many different professional athletes, including NFL players, go to chiropractors. In fact, a survey conducted in 2002 showed that nearly a third of the NFL teams had a chiropractor on staff, and more than three-quarters of the athletic trainers have referred a player to a chiropractor. Chiropractic care is a trusted and valued pain management approach and is recognized by the highest levels of professional sports.
Can You Play Sports After Chiropractic Adjustment?
You absolutely can play sports after a chiropractic adjustment; you just have to give it some time. It’s important to communicate with your chiropractor about the sport you plan to play. You’ll likely have a somewhat different answer if you were playing football than you would for pickleball.
That said, you shouldn’t exercise for at least half an hour after chiropractic care, such as a spinal adjustment. If you receive chiropractic care early in the day, going to the gym or playing a game that evening is likely just fine.
How Often Should an Athlete Go to The Chiropractor?
If you’re an athlete actively playing on a team versus someone that is more casually playing a light sport as a hobby, it’s even more important to have a conversation with your chiropractor. You should ask both how soon you can go from chiropractic care to playing and how often you should see your chiropractor.
Every sports injury is different and will require a different approach to properly managing the pain from that injury. Athletes will often find their performance is enhanced after receiving chiropractic care if they’ve been overcoming an injury.
East Bay Chiropractic Wellness Can Treat Your Sports Injuries and So Much More
Chiropractic for athletes can be a life-changing experience, but it can help manage pain for just about anyone. For more than 35 years, East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C. has been providing a wide range of chiropractic services to best fit your needs. We can work with you on pain management and restoring the range of motion through massage, stretching exercises, spinal adjustments, and more. Schedule your appointment online or call (516) 679-2225 today and take the first step towards a more comfortable life.
