Runners Benefit from Chiropractic Care

4 Key Ways Runners Benefit from Chiropractic Care

Runners benefit from full body chiropractic care.

Running is one of Americans' favorite forms of aerobic exercise. The reasons for its acclaim are simple — it can be done almost anywhere, takes no special equipment, and burns calories. There are a great many health benefits of running. Benefits include increased lung capacity, improved cardiovascular health, weight control, decreased high blood pressure. Also, decreased cholesterol, improved joint strength, improved immune systems, and relief from stress.

Everything with running 30 minutes a day is fabulous, right up until the time you hear a snap, crack, or pop. A downside to all of the wonderful benefits is that running can cause its share of injuries to your body.

The New York Times featured a study by Harvard scientists who presented research showing an alarming statistic. The study showed that two-thirds of runners will be injured in some way. Tendonitis, shin splints, ankle sprains, hip pain, and knee strains are a few of the many injuries. The injuries are brought on or worsened by a regular running training plan.

What is a runner to do?

It's important to take common-sense precautions to not get injured in the first place. Purchasing high-quality shoes and respecting the body's limits are two excellent choices. Also, get assessed to see if prescription orthotics may help you.

Another great choice is committing to full body chiropractic care. Regular runners can reap many positive results from visiting a sports and extremity chiropractor. Four big benefits sports and extremity chiropractic care offers for runners are the following:

Increased Range of Motion

Loose and relaxed joints allow for greater flexibleness and movement, all of which make a runner's gait and time more efficient. Studies show in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine that a chiropractic treatment regimen increased mobility in the hips over time. Thus, improving physical activity.

While chiropractic care does not guarantee a person will experience an increase in speed. Unrestricted joints and better range of motion will definitely help a person move more freely and efficiently. As well as stand a better chance of avoiding running injuries while running long distance or even marathon training.

At All Seasons Full Body Chiropractic Center your initial visit includes screenings that measure your range of motion. The screening is repeated throughout your treatment to make sure your range of motion is improving.

Decreased Healing Time for Injuries

Sadly, runners frequently deal with injuries, some of which take weeks or months to heal. For dedicated runners, a serious injury is a piece of terrible news.

The first action for runners after they have been injured is to reduce or stop running so it can heal. Most runners do not want to risk losing the stamina that interrupting their routine brings on. Even with injuries, we find that runners are able to continue running. They do this by including chiropractic care. And, as long as the running doesn't aggravate their condition. Therapeutic modalities and low impact weight-bearing forms of exercise can reduce the duration of healing. To get you back to running.

We can work with runners who have injured themselves from the repetitive motion of running. By using chiropractic spinal and extremity adjustments, chiropractors can promote healing in the body as a whole. Runners love this because they want to get back to hoofing it as quickly as possible.

Minimized Instances of Becoming Injured

A spine out of alignment can cause other parts of the body to be weaker and more susceptible to injury. One part of the body compensating for another that is off kilter is one common way runners end up hurt.

Chiropractic treatment helps to keep the spine and extremities in alignment, which can have a ripple effect through the body. Regular adjustments can reduce the negative impact the jarring motion of running has on a person's body. They can also help avoid running-relating injuries on the front end.

Prevention Can Maximize Your Performance

Running is a popular exercise routine for many. Running yields a multitude of positive results to a person's health and well-being. By taking proper steps to minimize the chance of injury. Runners can enjoy the good points running brings to the table and steer clear of the bad.

Chiropractic care can be an effective part of making certain your body is in prime running condition and resistant to injury. If a person ends up dealing with an injury, chiropractic treatment may be able to boost healing time.

Ready! Set! Go!

If you are a runner and would like to talk further about the benefits full body chiropractic care offers. Contact us today or schedule an appointment.