No matter what level of athlete you are, a professional, an every day runner, or a weekend warrior, injuries can always occur. At Blakely Chiropractic, we have helped individuals with sports injuries using chiropractic techniques for over 3 decades! Eventually you will suffer some sort of body injury, while we hope its minor, the strains that come with exercise can cause little pains to turn in to long-term pains.
Preventing Sports Injuries
Most injuries can be prevented by utilizing common steps before working out and when playing sports!
1. Make sure you warm-up prior to exercise. A good warm-up should last 10-20 minutes. When you warm up your body temperature will raise and increase flexibility allowing your muscles to be read and less likely to have strains and pains.
2. Make sure you wear protective gear depending on your sport. Different sports require different gear so make sure you are protected. Example: Wearing shin guards while playing soccer.
3. Always stay hydrated! It is very important to drink lots of water, especially in the warm days in San Diego.
4. Don't over exert yourself. If you get injured or start to feel pains, make sure you stop the activity you are doing. if you continue in the activity then you will hurt yourself more over the long run.
If you do suffer an injury outside of the preventative measures, what should you do? Call the sports chiropractic specialists at Blakely Chiropractic, our trained doctors have the experience to determine the factors that lead to the injury and formulate a plan to correct the injury and get you back to your favorite activity as quickly as possible!
Experienced Sports Injury Chiropractor
Blakely Chiropractic has many different services from back pain to physical therapy and sports rehab, so whether you are a professional athlete or a backyard warrior, when you are injured trust the professionals at Blakely Chiropractic – where we treat every athlete like a sports star!
Call today for a free consultation!
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