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5 Reasons to See a Sports Chiropractor as an Athlete

Injury Management: Sports chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries. Examples of these injuries are sprains, strains, and joint issues. Sports chiropractors can provide non-invasive, drug-free treatments to help you recover faster. Performance Enhancement: Chiropractic care can improve athletic performance by enhancing joint mobility and muscle function. Strength, flexibility, and agility are crucial for… Continue reading 5 Reasons to See a Sports Chiropractor as an Athlete

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Chiropractic Care For Specific Sports

Benefits of Sports Chiropractic for Specific Sports As an athlete you may have realized that generalized treatment just doesn’t cut it. You know that your sport demands a unique set of physical requirements and poses specific challenges to your body. This is where sports chiropractic care shines. In this blog, we'll delve into the benefits… Continue reading Chiropractic Care For Specific Sports

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How sports chiropractic can improve your hip pain.

Chiropractic can help improve hip pain with a variety of treatment options including muscle work, therapeutic exercise, chiropractic adjustments, treating muscle imbalances, and improving mobility restrictions in the hip, low back, SI joint, and ankle. The key is to find a certified sports chiropractor who specializes in these fields and offers these types of treatments.… Continue reading How sports chiropractic can improve your hip pain.

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Chiropractic Blog, Shoulder Pain & Sports Chiropractic

How Chiropractic Can Help Your Shoulder Pain

Chiropractic can help improve shoulder pain by providing a variety of treatment options including muscle work, therapeutic exercise, chiropractic adjustments, treating muscle imbalances, and improving mobility restrictions in the shoulder, neck, and upper back. The key is to find a certified sports chiropractor who specializes in these fields and offers these types of treatments. Chiros in Motion offers all of the above. 4… Continue reading How Chiropractic Can Help Your Shoulder Pain

Chiropractic Blog, Knee Pain & Sports Chiropractic

Patella Dislocation / Dislocated Kneecap

What is a dislocated kneecap and why does it happen? The patella, otherwise known as the knee cap, is a bone that sits in the front of the knee joint. When the knee bends and straightens the patella provides extra support and acts as leverage to provide more power and stability to the knee joint.… Continue reading Patella Dislocation / Dislocated Kneecap

Knee Pain & Sports Chiropractic

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome, otherwise known as PFPS, is a condition caused by inflammation, irritation, or overuse of the patella tendon. The patella tendon attaches the patella to the tibia or head of the shin. PFPS may start from overuse or acute injury. Common symptoms include pain with jumping, walking up and down stairs, climbing, or… Continue reading Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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How Can Sports Chiropractic Help Me Prepare for this Sports Season?

1. Decrease the risk for injury Faulty movement patterns or asymmetry in muscle strength can lead to injury. Here at Chiros in Motion our sports specialists will evaluate your movement patterns and perform muscle tests to be sure you are functioning at your best. If there are any faulty movement patterns or significant weaknesses found… Continue reading How Can Sports Chiropractic Help Me Prepare for this Sports Season?

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8 Ways to Prepare For This Upcoming Sports Season

1. Start conditioning before the season starts Preparing to train hard is one of the best ways to reduce injury risk. Starting the season with little to no prior strength or conditioning training puts your muscles, ligaments, and joints at higher risk of overuse and over-exertion injuries. Training before the season starts is important because… Continue reading 8 Ways to Prepare For This Upcoming Sports Season

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 Shoulder Impingement

Cause of Shoulder Impingement As discussed in our post last week, the shoulder is a complex joint. It has a wide range of motion which is great for function but often stability can be difficult to maintain. There are two main causes of shoulder discomfort which include over-use and trauma. The mechanism of injury can… Continue reading  Shoulder Impingement