Chiropractic Care for Your Young Athlete

By Donna Stark

School is already in full swing, which means our children have spent the last few weeks back on the fields, courts, and rinks playing their favorite sports. It also means that we parents have spent the last few weeks cringing while watching them escape one potential injury after the next. The falls, the body-slams, the pushing, shoving, and tripping. All of those “hold-your-breath” kind of moments that really, no parent ever wants to experience. And although sports are definitely exciting to watch, they certainly have their moments when it becomes almost unbearable to watch too, right?

Youth Injuries

Unsurprisingly, millions of children are treated each year for sports-related injuries such as sprains, strains, growth plate injuries, and repetitive motion injuries. Hopefully, your child won’t ever be included in those numbers, but more than likely, they will experience pain at some point during their athletic career, and if that happens your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic can help. Here’s why chiropractic care is the best option for keeping your child as healthy as they can be while playing their favorite sport.

• Supports proper alignment of the body
• Improves flexibility, range of motion, balance, and coordination
• Increases strength, mobility, and joint function
• Reduces the intensity of pain and discomfort
• Encourages the body to heal itself naturally and shortens the recovery process after an injury
• Avoids the use of prescribed medications and invasive procedures

Don’t Forget the Spine

We must also remember that young athletes are particularly susceptible to spinal injuries as well, and that a healthy spine is crucial to the development of their body. During growth, the spine is constantly being subjected to subtle traumas, but this can be exacerbated when sports are added to the mix. Your chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic will help to make sure there are no joint restrictions or imbalances during this critical time of growth in their lives. The adjustments they provide will help to reduce the risk of injury and impairments to the nervous system while also promoting optimal health, wellness, and function.

It’s easy to see that chiropractic care is your low-risk answer for an effective and proactive approach for your active child. No matter what sport or activity your child is involved with, getting regular adjustments at The Joint Chiropractic will help to keep your young athlete healthy and in the game. And with more than 400 locations nationwide, no appointment or referral needed, and convenient weekend hours, it couldn’t be any easier to bring them in.

So keep your athlete off the sidelines and save those “hold-your-breath” moments for the times when your child is about to catch that winning touchdown, score the perfect 10, or take that penalty shot because those are the moments that truly deserve to take your breath away.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Tampa, Fla.