Teenagers, Sports Injuries, and Chiropractic Care

Teenagers think they are invincible. Just think back to all the times you pushed your body to its absolute limit as a teenager, believing that it would all be okay. Nine times out of ten, somehow, it was all okay. However, for those other times, when you misjudged how far you could run, jump, walk, or take a hit, there was often a hefty physical price to pay. If you’re a parent, you may be watching the same thing play out in your household. Luckily, sports injuries and chiropractic care go hand-in-hand, and with the proper chiropractic work, your teenager can be back out on the field better than before.

Prescription medication will never actually address the root of the injury. Instead it masks the pain or simply treats the symptoms. Consequently, the chances of a recurring injury or flare-up are always present. By working with a chiropractor after sports injury, you can be certain that the physical issue causing the injury is addressed, as well as the pain itself. By looking at the overall physicality of your child, rather than the injury alone, a chiropractor can help make system wide changes that will increase your teen’s entire level of health. If your son or daughter is dealing with sports injuries, especially recurring ones, taking them to see your a chiropractor could give them cause to thank you, and that’s a big deal in and of itself.

Our Estero chiropractors frequently work with student athletes to relieve and prevent sports injuries. We also strive to help them improve athletic performance through sports physicals, exercise rehabilitation, and training. Call Chiropractic Care and Rehab for effective treatment of sports injury in Bonita Springs, FL and Estero, FL.