Sports Chiropractic in Sun Prairie
You don’t have to be a pro to benefit from sports chiropractic care. Anyone with an active life places additional demands on their body that chiropractic care may help with.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a school-aged athlete, someone who stays fit at the gym or an elite athlete,
Ager Chiropractic Wellness Center offers care to keep you playing at your best.
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Benefits of Sports Chiropractic
Dr. Sandy strives to educate patients about the benefits of chiropractic for people who play a sport, whether competitively or recreationally. The primary benefits include
- Preventing or correcting an injury: Regular chiropractic care may help keep your body and nervous system functioning optimally, which lowers your risk of injury. If you are injured, chiropractic care can restore alignment, which allows your body’s innate healing ability to take over so you can recover faster.
- Improving performance: When we keep your spine and extremity joints aligned and moving properly, your nervous system can function as it should. Since your nervous system controls every cell, organ and tissue in your body, performance can be improved when it functions well.
- Life after sports: Chiropractic care may help prevent and correct injuries and improve performance. It allows your body to age better, with fewer sport-related debilitating conditions down the road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chiropractic help with sports injuries?
Yes, chiropractic care is highly effective for treating sports injuries. Whether it’s a sprain, strain, or repetitive motion injury, adjustments, combined with therapies like soft tissue work, can significantly speed up recovery and get you back to your sport faster.
How many sessions are needed for sports injuries?
It depends on the severity of the injury and how long it’s been present. After an assessment, your chiropractor will provide a personalized care plan.
Is chiropractic safe for athletes?
Absolutely, and it’s essential for keeping athletes performing at their highest level.
Does chiropractic help prevent sports injuries?
Yes, regular care can keep joints functioning well and help prevent injuries caused by repetitive motions like throwing or running.
Can this type of care help with post-game soreness?
Yes, it speeds up recovery. Adjustments and soft tissue work help reduce soreness and promote faster healing. Dr. Sandy may also recommend supplements or performance products that will speed post-competition recovery.
Can chiropractic help with chronic sports injuries?
Unfortunately, if injuries go untreated or if the athlete chooses to mask their symptoms with pain-relieving medications and continue to play/compete without correcting the cause of the problem, sports injuries can become chronic. While our care can’t reverse existing degeneration, it can improve joint function and prevent further damage.
What are the benefits for athletes?
Chiropractic enhances performance, prevents injuries, and supports long-term wellness. It’s estimated that 90% of professional athletes regularly see a chiropractor, even when they aren’t dealing with a specific injury. All professional football teams and most NBA, MLB, and NHL teams have chiropractors on staff.
Is chiropractic a good alternative to traditional medicine for sports injuries?
Absolutely! This form of natural health care addresses the root cause of pain without relying on medication, helping athletes recover and maintain performance.
Can it help with sports-related headaches?
Yes, especially tension headaches caused by neck misalignment. Adjustments often relieve the underlying cause.
Does chiropractic help improve athletic performance?
Yes; for example, studies show that chiropractic care can increase performance and improve eye-hand coordination.
Dr. Sandy is a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner trained in identifying and correcting overuse injuries common with athletes. These days, we see a lot of kids who specialize in a sport early on, and they can get overuse injuries that used to only be seen in adults. Dr. Sandy can identify those and help kids continue to participate safely in the sport they love for a long time. She also has advanced training in concussion care.
We’ll conduct a thorough examination, including muscle testing specific to your injury. If necessary, we’ll take X-rays to confirm a diagnosis. Then we’ll create a care plan designed to get you back to your sport, pain-free, as soon as possible.
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