Running a Marathon? See Your Chiropractor!
By Sara Butler
Preparing to run a marathon is a rigorous process, both mentally and physically. Those 26.2 miles can take their toll on your body and preparing your body to run it puts a lot of stress on you, too. Every marathoner needs to spend a lot of time getting ready to go the distance in order to reduce their chances of serious injury. One of the best ways you can help to prepare your body, aside from training, is to regularly visit your chiropractor.
Why See a Chiropractor?
A chiropractor can help you prepare for a marathon in a variety of ways. Logging the miles and conditioning your body are up to you, but when you involve your chiropractor they can help to make sure your body is properly aligned and free from dysfunction and restriction that could eventually lead you to injury. They can also help to guide you to better flexibility and endurance through the care they offer.
Preventing Injuries
One of the largest benefits to chiropractic care for marathon runners is how they can help you to avoid injury. The variety of techniques employed by your chiropractor at The Joint such as adjustments, targeted stretches, and exercises can help you to prepare your body for the task ahead. These techniques may help you to avoid injuries to your spine, ligaments, muscles, and tendons when you run for long distances.
When it comes to adjustments, your chiropractor ensures you are free from joint dysfunction and joint restriction, helping your body to be properly aligned and ensuring all parts of your body are working together as they should.
Your chiropractor may also suggest a strength training routine in order to help you strengthen and improve the flexibility of your joints. This can help your body to recover from the intense training you’re putting it through easier. Chiropractic care has also been shown to improve performance for many different athletes, including marathon runners. After all, when your body is free from restriction then you can rest assured it is able to perform at its very best.
Training for a marathon doesn’t have to be something you do alone because your chiropractor is here as your partner in health to help you reach your goals in the healthiest way possible. So, if you are planning on taking the plunge and running a marathon, get in to see your chiropractor at The Joint!
To learn more about your health and wellness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.