Athletes and injuries are an inevitable combination. The reason why many athletes in Kansas City, MO, prefer sports chiropractic care is the philosophy that the entire body works together and an injury or malfunction of one part affects overall performance. A combination of spinal adjustments and physical therapy techniques to treat the spine, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves gets results that allow the athlete to return to their sport with less downtime. Dr. Yara Jouhari at KC Spine and Wellness offers the treatment you need to recover ASAP.
Chiropractic Adjustments
An important step in chiropractic treatment is making sure the spine is in alignment so that neural messages can get through unimpeded. Many different types of chiropractic adjustments are used to realign the vertebrae in the spine. The most common technique used by chiropractors is the Diversified Technique. This method uses high velocity low amplitude thrusts to move the vertebrae back into alignment. It is just one of many potential options.
Myofascial Release
The repetitive motion of many sports can result in myofascial pain. Myofascia is a web of connective tissues that covers bones and muscles. It can become stiff when inflamed, sprained, or overused. Using myofascial massage, we can release the tissues and help to reduce or eliminate the pain.
Trigger-Point Therapies
When the spine has gotten out of alignment, the soft tissues surrounding it will work overtime to keep it supported. This results in knots in the muscles called trigger points. They hurt if you press on them, which is how you can locate them. By pressing on them until they break up, your Kansas City, MO, chiropractor can help you recover more quickly.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to heat and vibrate joints and soft tissues. It reduces inflammation, promotes healing, and stimulates pain relief in the form of endorphins. It can be applied directly to where the pain is located.
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Muscle pain is a major component of sports chiropractic. Electric muscle stimulation uses electrodes to stimulate the sore muscles with low levels of electric current. It causes the muscles to contract and when they get tired, they relax and the pain and spasms stop.
Therapeutic Exercise
Maintaining your pain-free life requires the correct exercises to stretch and strengthen your body. It will be specialized for you.
Get Help from an Experienced Sports Chiropractor
Dr. Jouhari at KC Spine and Wellness offers sports chiropractic care in Kansas City, MO. To begin your wellness journey, give the office a call at (816) 384-2300 to make an appointment today.