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How Runners Benefit from Chiropractic Care

running on pavementHow Runners Benefit from Chiropractic Care

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Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise and offers many benefits. It can be done anywhere, it tones the lower body, and it burns a ton of calories. Pounding the pavement over time, however, can result in various injuries to the knees, ankles, and hips.

Whether you run a few miles a week to keep extra pounds off or hoof it in several marathons a year, there is, unfortunately, a good chance you will get hurt at some point because of the nature of the sport and factors such as unlevel terrain, hazardous weather conditions, etc.

The first step to recovery if you injure yourself running is to give your body time to heal. A visit to the doctor, ice packs, and over the counter pain medication are all ways to treat an injury. However, one of the best ways runners can treat their injuries is by visiting a chiropractor.

If you are dealing with a running injury and think a chiropractor may be able to help you get back on your feet with less pain, you are most likely right. Here are four things you should know about how a chiropractor care helps runners and how runners benefit specifically from their care:

Chiropractors treat more than just the neck or back & do much more than adjusting

It's a common misconception that a chiropractor's sole purpose is to adjust their patients' necks and backs. The entire body can benefit from a chiropractic manipulation, but chiropractors also employ a wide array of physical therapies and use other treatment techniques, too, such as low-level laser therapy.  Specific to running, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) states knee pain is the most common injury runners suffer from.

Chiropractors are often able to treat an injured knee and bring about a positive outcome. Strains, sprains, and other trauma to the body's joints can be treated by a chiropractor very effectively as well. Chiropractic treatment greatly eases an injury to the ankle, knee, or hip by treating the soft tissues around the joints in these regions.

Chiropractic promotes quicker healing of an injured area

From increasing blood flow to the hurt area to breaking up restrictions with manual manipulation, chiropractic treatment helps the body heal itself. Chiropractors view the body in its entirety and can employ spinal manipulation or adjustments on other parts of the body to stimulate healing of an afflicted area.

Chiropractors assist in pain management

Running injuries can often cause great pain that lasts for weeks. Visiting a chiropractor can help reduce the severity of the pain and shorten the amount of time one experiences pain. This is an especially attractive benefit for those who avoid taking medicine because chiropractic is an all-natural, whole-body form of medicine. Chiropractic care helps manage pain and soreness associated with injuries, allowing a patient to rely less on drugs and get back to doing what he or she loves sooner with less chance for re-injury or repeat episode.

Chiropractic reduces the risk of re-injury

A common reason runners end up hurt is their bodies had something "out of whack" in the first place. Since chiropractors take the whole wellness of the body into consideration, they often work with runners to minimize the chance of re-injuring themselves or suffering a different injury. By making certain an individual's body is in alignment and functioning correctly and optimally, a chiropractor can help a runner feel comfortable moving back into a running routine.

Running is a great form of exercise and stress relief, and many people run for years without incident. However, it’s vital to take steps up front to minimize your chance of getting hurt, including choosing proper shoes, stretching before every run, and avoiding overexertion.

However, if you feel a twist, pop, or crack as you are out for your morning jog or are on the final lap of a half marathon, know there are chiropractic treatment options available to you that will absolutely decrease pain, shorten healing time, and reduce the risk of re-injury. If you need relief from aching muscles, recurrent pain, or soreness lasting longer than a day or two, pick up the phone and give Millar Chiropractic a call at (256) 830-0000. We’re here to help you! At Millar Chiropractic, we have your back. 

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