Preventive Chiropractic Care for Football Injuries

From the NFL to your local youth football team, the physical nature of football sometimes results in injuries for many players of the sport.

Football injuries can range from trauma to the head and or spine, to bone fractures, to muscle and ligament damage.

Even though it is impossible to determine the exact time a player will be injured, it is possible to help prevent injury with the help of your chiropractor and massage therapist.

Before beginning your training you should consult with your chiropractor so you can receive the proper adjustments you may need in order to enhance your flexibility, range of motion, and bio-mechanics.

By working with your chiropractor and massage therapist, you can speed up the recovery process to any past injuries you may have, or just simply, tired and overworked muscles.

Chiropractic doctors suggest that football players of all ages adhere to the following steps in order to properly prepare for training and more importantly, games:

1.    Always perform a dynamic warm up that also includes stretching before you practice or play your game.
2.    Make sure to always wear the proper equipment and make sure it all fits correctly.
3.    Maintain good levels of energy by maintaining a healthy balanced diet for your activity level.
4.    Keep your-self going with proper hydration for your activity level. Good hydration will also help prevent feeling over-heated as well as prevent or lower the chances of muscle cramping.
5.    Getting the proper rest is essential to your body’s performance level, and brain function.
6.    Always be sure to bring to the attention of your coach if you are feeling anything but good.

Taking the proper precautions mentioned above is a good way to get through your football season un-injured and feeling better than you would if you went ahead and ignored your body’s signs of injury.

Just to note: you may find an even higher benefit if you seek the help of your Chiropractor and or massage therapist both, before and after your big game or intensive training routine.

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