Chiropractic care for runners: five awesome benefits
With summer in full swing, it’s likely many of us are engaging in sports and workouts we may not practice during the colder months; running is one of them. Whether you’re heading out for multiple runs a week or participating in activities that require a lot of running, like soccer or baseball, you probably know how much strain it can put on your body.
The pounding on pavement, repetitive motions, and wear and tear on our joints and muscles can lead to aches, pains, and even injuries. While consistent stretching, foam rolling, and proper form go a long way in preventing these issues, there is one often overlooked solution that may surprise you: seeing a Chiropractor.
Chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the spine and other joints in the body. Misalignments can lead to a range of issues, including pain, inflammation, and decreased mobility. By correcting these misalignments through adjustments, a Chiropractor helps improve overall body function, promotes healing, and supports injury recovery.
While the benefits of seeing a Chiropractor are plenty, we’ve narrowed down a list of the top five ways chiropractic treatments can help runners:
(1) Reduce pain and inflammation — chiropractic treatments help alleviate joint pain in the knees and hips by reducing inflammation and promoting better circulation.
(2) Increase range of motion — as a runner, you need to be able to move freely and easily. A Chiropractor can provide treatments and adjustments to loosen muscles and joints, giving you additional flexibility and mobility, two components that are essential to increasing a runner’s speed and distance.
(3) Injury prevention — very often, we think about only seeking chiropractic treatment when we’re injured, but seeing a Chiropractor is a great option for preventative care too. By improving overall body function and promoting proper alignment, a Chiropractor supports the prevention of injuries that tend to plague runners, like shin splints and plantar fasciitis.
(4) Faster recovery — chiropractic treatments can work to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote faster healing to reduce downtime after an injury.
(5) Improve posture — chiropractic care can help correct posture, which is critical for runners. Posture affects the alignment of your entire body, influencing how efficiently and effectively you run. A Chiropractor can identify any imbalances in your body that are causing pain and discomfort.
As a runner, you know all too well the importance of maintaining your body and staying injury-free. A Chiropractor is the perfect partner to support you in your running journey and help you improve posture, flexibility and range of motion while reducing the risk of injury, facilitating faster recovery times, and reducing pain and inflammation. If you're engaging in more running this summer (or at any point during the year!), consider adding a Chiropractor to your wellness team.
Book with one of our expert Chiropractors and come visit us in the community of Emerald Hills in Sherwood Park.
Everyone deserves to feel good, inside and out. The gift of vitality for all is what motivates our clinic to facilitate inspired healing for others.
Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time,
- The Phoenix Chiropractic & Wellness Team
