We help Wausau area athletes get back on the field fast
Are you a Wausau area athlete pushing your limits on the field, court, or track? While dedication is key, injuries can sideline even the most determined competitor. Don't let pain hold you back! At Marks Chiropractic in Marathon, we specialize in treating athletes of all levels, helping them achieve peak performance and recover faster from injuries.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat:
Many Wausau area residents search online for help with common sports injuries. Here's how chiropractic care can address some of the most frequent issues:
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome): This overuse injury causes pain around the kneecap. Chiropractic treatment can improve joint mobility, reduce inflammation, stabilize necessary areas in the hips, and strengthen supporting muscles, promoting faster healing and preventing future flare-ups.
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome): Pain along the inner shin bone is a common complaint among runners. Chiropractic care focuses on correcting biomechanical imbalances that contribute to shin splints, combined with soft tissue therapy to ease inflammation and promote faster healing. Oftentimes laser and dry needling prove beneficial for pain in the shin attributed to running or overtraining.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Repetitive gripping motions can lead to pain in the outer elbow. Chiropractic treatment can improve joint mobility in the elbow and wrist, while therapeutic exercises strengthen muscles to prevent further strain. Laser therapy and dry needling are often beneficial to speed recovery from tennis elbow or golfers elbow.
Plantar Fasciitis: This painful condition affects the tissue on the sole of the foot. Chiropractic care can address underlying biomechanical issues that contribute to plantar fasciitis, while manipulation and stretching techniques help reduce inflammation and improve flexibility.
Rotator Cuff Injuries: These involve shoulder pain and weakness. Chiropractic treatment can improve shoulder joint mobility and stability, while rehabilitation exercises strengthen the rotator cuff muscles to promote faster healing and prevent future injury.
Low Back Pain: Whether from a specific incident or overuse, low back pain can significantly impact athletic performance. Chiropractic care focuses on spinal mobility, reducing inflammation and improving nerve function to alleviate pain and restore mobility.
Beyond Injury Treatment: Chiropractic Care for Peak Performance
Chiropractic care isn't just about fixing injuries; it's about optimizing your athletic potential. Here's how:
Improved Range of Motion: Chiropractic care can enhance joint mobility, allowing for smoother, more efficient movement and improved athletic performance.
Enhanced Balance and Coordination: By optimizing spinal mobility, chiropractic care can improve proprioception (body awareness), leading to better balance and coordination on the field. Proximal stability leads to Distal mobility. What does this mean? By improving stabilization from the core (often breathing correction by assessing the diaphragm) and working outwards we can decrease pain and improve function in athletes of all ages and abilities.
Faster Recovery from Workouts: Chiropractic care can help your body recover faster from intense training sessions by improving blood flow and reducing muscle tension. Dry needling and laser therapy are effective soft tissue treatments in addition to our Normatec recovery boots for speeding recovery after a rigorous workout.
Injury Prevention: Regular chiropractic care can identify and address biomechanical faults that contribute to overuse injuries, allowing you to train harder and smarter.
Why Choose A Chiropractor for Your Sports Injuries?
Chiropractic care offers a natural, non-invasive approach to treating sports injuries. Compared to traditional medicine that often relies on pain medication, chiropractic care focuses on addressing the actual movement disorder, promoting long-term healing and preventing future issues. We utilize movement to treat movement. If our evaluation determines a chemical or inflammatory condition we refer you to the appropriate provider who can treat these more effectively with chemical-based intervention.
Looking for a Wausau area Chiropractor Who Understands Athletes?
At our Marathon chiropractic office, we understand the unique demands placed on athletes' bodies. We offer a personalized approach to sports chiropractic care, tailoring treatment plans to your specific sport, injury, and goals.
Schedule an appointment today and let us help you unleash your full athletic potential!
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