Saturday, February 8, 2014

Chiropractic Stretches For The Lower Back

By Rey Vetangelo


Anyone participating in sporting activities whether recreationally or for more regulated athletic and team sports, should understand how to protect themselves from injury. While it is not possible to anticipate everything, a person can create certain habits that will protect them from common injuries.

First and foremost, a chiropractor need not be called only when a parent suspects that a child might have difficulties. Chiropractic care can be used as a preventative measure to make sure that a child's body is developing normally. There are a number of activities that can cause malformation of a child's spine that we might not normally think about.

Sprains and strains, if left untreated and uncared for will lead to additional, more complicated injuries. Knee and shoulder injuries, back injuries, and dislocations can all be the result of unattended or ignored strains and sprains.

This is one area that is either not understood or just not applied. If you want to keep a loose and flexible back you need to work at it. Many exercises are applying simple yoga techniques that allow people to stretch their backs in a catlike way.

While it will differ with each activity, every warm-up should at least include a gradual increase of your circulation by walking or slowly jogging. Thoroughly stretch your muscles, focusing on the back, as well as the areas you'll be using during your sport. As you begin to practice or play, start the sports movements slowly. For example, swing the golf club slowly or pitch the ball at half speed for a few throws.

Chiropractors are not cheap, but considering the service that they offer, their cost is reasonable. Expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $200 for an initial evaluation (which can include x-rays). If it is determined that your child needs chiropractic care, an adjustment protocol is usually established.

Take care to make sure that safety and protection are your first priority as you participate in sporting activities. Especially when from a recreational stand point. Organized sports tend to provide protective gear, training and the appropriate warm-ups, but frequently athletes don't take care of themselves in the same manner when playing a pickup game of ball.

If the costs still seem too high, consider the fact that chiropractic care has been shown to reduce the number of hospital admissions, procedures, and surgeries that an individual receives. So while the price may seem initially steep, you will most likely be saving money in the long term.

If you do manage to get injured, the very first thing you need to do is stop participating. Don't play through the pain, as that will impact your ability to play on a long term basis. Start by implementing RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) Stay off the injury as much as possible and, if it doesn't start to get better, seek professional medical care. For any athletes suffering from back pain, you may consider seeing a chiropractor to help ease your pain. Gunn Chiropractic is a quality chiropractor in American Fork, UT. Call or stop by to day for help with your athletic injuries.




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