How Sports Injuries Happen
Sports place extraordinary demands on your body — sudden movements, repetitive strain, impact, and extreme ranges of motion. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, these demands can create spinal and extremity subluxations that limit performance and lead to injury.
Common Sports Injuries Chiropractic May Help
- Lower back strain: From lifting, twisting, or impact
- Neck and shoulder injuries: From contact sports or overuse
- Knee and hip dysfunction: From running, jumping, or cutting movements
- Ankle and foot issues: From sprains or repetitive impact
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow: Repetitive strain injuries
- Spinal subluxation: Restricted vertebrae affecting overall movement
How Gonstead Care Helps Athletes
At The Holistic Health Center of Peoria, Dr. Lackner's approach to sports care:
- Identify the problem: A myoVision scan and motion palpation pinpoint restricted joints and nerve interference.
- Gentle adjustments: Gonstead spinal and extremity adjustments restore normal joint motion.
- Reduce inflammation: Restoring motion improves circulation to injured tissue.
- Prevention guidance: Warm-up, stretching, and movement tips to prevent recurrence.
Chiropractic for Performance, Not Just Recovery
Many athletes use chiropractic care not only to recover from injuries but to optimize performance. A well-aligned spine moves more efficiently, recovers faster, and is less prone to injury. Regular wellness visits help maintain that edge.
When to Seek Medical Care
Seek immediate medical attention for fractures, dislocations, head injuries, or any injury with severe swelling, deformity, or inability to bear weight. Chiropractic care is ideal for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction that does not involve these red flags.
Sports Chiropractic in Peoria, IL
If a sports injury is keeping you off the field, or you want to optimize your performance, visit our chiropractic care page or call (309) 685-5777 to schedule.
