As a parent, we often do everything in our power to ensure that our children stay healthy and that our student-athletes have all the support they need. We stand as their advocates to give them the best possible chance of succeeding, from encouraging daily vitamins, to sports camps, and more. However, many parents have not considered the potential benefits of bringing their child to a sports chiropractor. If you are raising a student-athlete, you should know the eight reasons why every student-athlete should receive chiropractic care to improve their game.
1. Maintain Optimal Health
Missing a game due to a cold, flu, or other illness can be frustrating. Yet, when we consider that many school children come down with seasonal illnesses throughout the school year, it’s not hard to imagine that sickness may always be lurking around the corner. Especially as we consider the capacity viruses such as Covid-19 have had to shut down athletic functions, it is essential to keep your student-athlete’s digestive health and immunity in optimal condition. Chiropractic treatment is a safe and effective way to naturally boost the immune system, assisting your child in fighting off potential illnesses and keeping their head in the game.
2. Support Bone Development
Bones are the essential foundation for a young athlete’s developing body. Bone development during adolescence and childhood is largely dependent upon nutrition and health. Bone mass attained during childhood is a crucial determinant of lifelong bone health. Around 90% of bone mass will be acquired by the time your child reaches adulthood. Sports trauma can become a detriment to developing bones. Chiropractic care keeps the bones healthy and supports healthy bone development.
3. Fast Assessment of Injuries
If your child is suffering from a sports injury or is suffering from symptoms such as tight muscles, muscle soreness, or radiating pain, you should ensure that your child’s injuries are identified, assessed, and treated immediately. A sports chiropractor will be able to ensure that your child has the treatment they need to be on the road to recovery as soon as possible.
4. Prevention of Future Injuries
It is not uncommon for athletes to suffer from sports-related injuries due to stress or overextension of the body. Regular treatment with a sports chiropractor will allow your child to address any aches or pains as they arise before an injury develops. A chiropractor will be able to spot any misalignments in the joints and spine and will be able to identify when something has gone awry. Next, a treatment plan will be developed custom-tailored to address your child’s specific symptoms and goals to ensure they are feeling at their best.
5. Healthy Warm-Up Tactics
Generally, all student-athletes will warm up before a practice or game. Yet, these generalized warm-ups will not consider each student’s individual physiology, level of flexibility, and whether or not they are experiencing any tightness or pains. However, with a sports chiropractor, a custom fitness and stretching routine can be developed to benefit their body and get them in great shape before a game.
6. Sports-Specific Treatment
Most student-athletes will undoubtedly push their body to the limit. General doctors may commonly address issues such as colds, fevers, rashes, or broken bones, but they do not address sports-specific positions. Sports chiropractic treatment delivers a targeted approach to sports-specific therapy that addresses specific muscles, bones, and joints with specific sports-related functions. A sports-specific treatment plan can help promote recovery, loosen tight muscles, and decrease swelling related to sports injury and intense training.
If you notice that your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact Atlas Total Health Chiropractic to receive an evaluation:
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Knee or leg pain
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Tingling in upper or lower extremities
- Trouble bending or stretching
The above symptoms are all sports-injury symptoms that may benefit from chiropractic care. However, this is not an exhaustive list. If your child is experiencing any adverse symptoms after practice or a game, contact one of our experienced chiropractors to see what we can do to help.
7. Enhance Hand-Eye Coordination
Studies indicate that athletes report a 30% increase in hand-eye coordination after 12 weeks of chiropractic treatment. This is due to the impairment that can occur when an injury or subluxation damages nerve communication from the brain to the body. Chiropractic treatment frees these blockages and improves nerve flow, thereby improving reflexes and hand-eye coordination. So, if you want to give your child an edge, sports chiropractic treatment just might do the trick.
8. Walk in the Footsteps of the Pros
It is a fact that 90% of all world-class athletes use chiropractic treatment to treat and prevent injuries and promote health. Since 1980, Team USA has won over 750 Olympic medals since sports chiropractors joined the team. As many world-renowned athletes advocate chiropractic treatment and claim it to be a part of their success, we bet your child will be game to give it a try as well. In addition, many parents know that budding athletes will often do whatever they can to emulate the pros.
As a parent, it is our responsibility to make the health and wellness of our children a top priority. Sports chiropractic care will deliver the edge your student needs to own the game and ensure that they are in tip-top health. So, if you are the parent of a student-athlete, now is a great time to try sports chiropractic treatment.
Atlas Total Health Chiropractic
Don’t wait until an injury keeps your child from playing their favorite sport to seek chiropractic care. Our team has experienced chiropractors who are ready to help your athlete reach their full potential. We also offer sports medicine and physical therapy, two services popular with youth athletes. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about how Atlas Total Health Chiropractic can help improve your student’s health and game day performance. Call (866) 668-0108 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.
