Chiropractic Care for the Fitness Enthusiast

By Donna Stark

What you once considered a chore has now become a new way of life. From those days when you barely made it through a 30-minute class to now loving your two-hour workouts, I would say you have definitely turned a corner ... and landed yourself on Fitness Boulevard! It's almost as if you can't get enough! The mix of training, nutrition, motivation, and commitment has brought some serious changes to your body and you couldn't be happier, could you? But what do you do when you are injured? Or if you haven't gotten injured yet, what are you doing right now to reduce the risk of that happening?

Chiropractic Care for the Fitness Enthusiast

Although there is always a risk of injury, especially when you are physically active, there are some things you can do to decrease the chances of that happening. One particularly effective way of reducing that risk is to see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic regularly. Here's how chiropractic adjustments can help.

• Places the body in proper alignment
• Increases range of motion and flexibility
• Enhances balance, strength, and coordination
• Eases muscle tension and strain
• Encourages correct posture, which in turn supports proper form
• Increases energy and focus

Things You Can do Too

In addition to routine chiropractic care, there are several other things you can do to help keep yourself injury-free during your workouts. Take a look.

• Warm up and cool down before and after every workout
• Know your body's limits and proceed slowly when increasing intensity or weight
• Use the proper form and technique when "going through the motions"; don't cheat
• Get the recommended amount of sleep and plenty of nutrition
• Listen to your body with rest and recovery
• Stay hydrated

Chiropractic Care for the Injured Fitness Enthusiast

Of course, there is always that chance you are reading this because you are already sidelined with an injury and are looking for a way to get back into the gym as soon as you can. If that is the case, chiropractic care still has your back! Here's how it can help with your healing and recovery.

• Alleviates pain and discomfort
• Improves circulation
• Restores joint and muscle function
• Reduces inflammation
• Speeds the healing and recovery process

Set Yourself up for Success

By taking the necessary steps to stay safe while working out and receiving routine chiropractic adjustments, you can significantly reduce your risk of workout injuries! And the best part is that you can start doing so today! With more than 500 locations nationwide, daily hours, and no appointments or referrals needed, staying injury-free and healing in record time (if it ever comes to that) is much easier than you think with chiropractic care from The Joint Chiropractic!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in San Jose, Calif.