As you know, athletes and non-athletes can hurt themselves when walking, running, dancing etc. 

As an athlete, the demands put on the body can put you more at risk of injury and lead to wear and tear on the joints and body.  Even more so when we get older. Since our bones and muscles age right along with us, our bodies are more prone to get tweaked and sustain an injury. 

Seeing a chiropractor for treatment not only can help prevent injuries by keeping the body moving properly and keeping it strong, but if an athlete sustains an injury, it can help with a more speedy recovery. 

How does chiropractic help athletes you may ask? 

Well, as you may know many professional athletic teams have added chiropractors to the staff to consult on treatment options when a player is injured. 

Chiropractors not only treat the spine but any joint that moves. This means not only the spine but extremities too! At Precise Moves Chiropractic, the full body is assessed and treated. 

Here are 3 examples of what our San Carlos Chiropractor can do to help with injuries:

1.Faster Healing:

A sport injury gone untreated or even just left alone can lead to chronic injuries if the cause is not treated. Our Chiropractic care improves movement and blood flow to your muscles and soft tissues by allowing them to receive more oxygen and necessary nutrients. Treatments also reduce swelling.  Proper movement takes stress off of the area and relieves pressure produced by improper movement of the joints. When joints don't move properly, it puts strain on the soft tissues and nerve roots which leads to swelling. 

2. Better Mobility:

Because Dr. Amie Gregory specializes in extremity care along with chiropractic. We address the spine and extremities. We also perform soft tissue work as well as cold laser at our facility. Increased flexibility and less strain on the body leads to decreased injuries, increased athletic performance and better health. 

3. Find issues before there is pain:

As most of you know, you get a warning sign before pain will set in. Lack of movement, tightness, a "tweak", pulling or some sort of dysfunction normally occurs before there is discomfort. If you take care of your body, it will reward you with feeling great and working great! 

Chiropractic allows the body to do what it is supposed to do, function at its highest capacity which leads to less strains, sprains and keeps you on the move.  Contact us today to see if we can help you with all of your athletic and non-athletic goalsQ