Sports Chiropractic in Austin
There are so many different types of people living in Austin, Texas. Just walking down Congress Street or going to Whole Foods, you see a variety of people who all make up the “Austenites.”
If you are walking, biking, or driving around, you have to watch out for all the runners, bikers, walkers, and people getting in their daily cardio fix. All around Austin, there are people working out, trying to get healthy, lose weight, or build strength. Whatever it is they are doing, there are a lot of people doing it.
Preventing Injuries and Recovery
So how do all these people prevent injuries or recover properly from them? In fact, most professional athletes have chiropractors, and most professional sports teams have chiropractic care available.
The average athlete and the general fitness enthusiast can benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments help ensure that the body functions as efficiently as possible and help speed recovery from injuries ranging from ankle sprains to separated shoulders and back pain. The most common running-related injury we see in our clinic responds very well to chiropractic treatment. As athletes ourselves, we know the benefits of training and competing injury-free.
When choosing a chiropractor in Austin, Texas to assess your sports injury, it is very important to find one who treats a variety of athletes and understands the need for an athlete to keep training. All too often we hear the story of a patient who went to another doctor with an injury related to marathon training. The patient relates that the pain came on after “an easy 18-miler,” and the doctor says, “What in the world are you running that far for? Stop running and your pain should disappear.” That is the last thing a marathon runner wants to hear, and they will most likely go back to running and try to work through the pain.
The correct approach is to diagnose the problem, treat it, suggest home stretches and exercises to work through, and create a return-to-full-activity program for the patient that involves modified activities until full training can be resumed.
Athlete Testimonials on Chiropractic Care
I believe in chiropractic, and I know it works. You probably know about my long and successful career in football. I’m flattered by the testimonials to my durability. Football is a very rough and vigorous sport. Chiropractic was the key to keeping me in the game.”
-Jerry Rice, Wide Receiver, 3-time Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl MVP
Lifting weights and seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis has made me a better golfer. I’ve been going to chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It’s as important to my training as practicing my swing.”
-Tiger Woods, 14-time PGA Championship Golfer
You obviously can’t compete at your fullest if you’re not in alignment. And your body can’t heal if your back is not in alignment. Every track and field athlete that I have ever met has seen a chiropractor at one time or another. In track and field, it is absolutely essential. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one has denied or refuted.”
-Dan O’Brien, Olympic Gold Medalist, Decathlon
Bodybuilders and fitness people have been using chiropractic very extensively in order to stay healthy and fit. I found it was better to go to a chiropractor before you get injured. We are a perfect team—the world of fitness and the world of chiropractors.”
-Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7-time Mr. Olympia, Governor of California
Schedule Your Appointment
Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, chiropractic care can help prevent injuries, speed recovery, and improve performance. Contact Family Wellness Center today to schedule your appointment and keep your body functioning at its peak.
