Chiropractic Care and Youth Sports
Dear Valued Patients and Friends,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Functional Chiropractic and Laser newsletter! In this issue, we are excited to dive into the world of chiropractic care and its significant impact on youth sports. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy sports safely and without pain. That's why we're passionate about providing specialized chiropractic care for young athletes at our clinic.
Whether you’ve got a teenage superstar soccer player or a rookie five-year-old baseball slugger, young athletes have different physical needs than other kids. In order to keep them healthy and active for many years to come, it’s important to get your young athlete under chiropractic care. Here are six reasons to get started today.
It Helps with Mobility
Range of motion, joint mobility, and muscle flexibility are hugely important for all athletes, but even more so for those who are still growing. As young bodies move quickly through the motions their sports require, they need to be able to adapt and stay as mobile as possible with each movement. Chiropractic care allows joints to stay lubricated and enhances mobility throughout the entire body.
It Helps with Agility and Speed
When the spine is aligned, the body is in balance. A balanced body can move faster and quicker than an unbalanced one with spinal alignments. Whether your child has had a recent injury, a big fall, or is simply a little rough and tumble, if they are a young athlete, they likely have at least one misalignment of the spine. Restoring proper alignment, balance, and nervous system function will naturally improve their agility and speed, allowing them to thrive within their sport.
It Lessens the Risk of Injury
Healthier bodies and joints mean fewer injuries. When the body is working optimally, it can adapt to potentially dangerous situations better and avoid injury more successfully. Additionally, with a balanced spine comes improved mobility and agility, as mentioned above, and that reduces the risk of injury as well.
It Speeds up Healing
If your child does get injured or suffer from a sickness, chiropractic can help their body heal faster. When the spine is aligned, the central nervous system is able to communicate better, allowing the body to self-heal from the inside out, bringing about improved health and function of every aspect of the body.
It Gives Them More Return on Their Workouts
You want every minute of your child’s hard work to bring about positive results, and chiropractic care will give them more bang for their buck. The healthier they are and the more balanced their entire body is, the more they will get out of their workouts, practices, and games or performances.
It Makes Them Healthier
Finally, chiropractic care makes young athletes healthier. It improves the health and function of every joint, muscle, tendon, and ligament in their bodies, and it helps their immune system, respiratory
system, digestive system, and more work better. This brings about improved all-around health and allows them to play more and compete harder.
Stay Informed and Stay Active
We encourage parents, coaches, and young athletes to stay informed about the benefits of chiropractic care in youth sports. It's not just about addressing injuries but also about enhancing overall performance and well-being.
To learn more about our services or schedule an appointment for your young athlete, please visit our website www.fcandlaser.com or
call us at (612) 787-7246.
Thank you for entrusting us with the health and wellness of your young athletes. We look forward to supporting their sports journey and helping them reach their full potential.
Wishing you a healthy and active fall season!
Contact a Chiropractor’s Office Today
Call Functional Chiropractic and laser or request an appointment to find out how we can help you. Schedule an appointment with our Shakopee chiropractic team at Functional Chiropractic and Laser anytime you feel it is warranted.
