Athletes play and train hard which often leads to time away from their sport. When damage does occur, whether from accidents or overtraining, competitors want to get back in the game as fast as possible. In this situation, the doctor of chiropractic is often the essential solution.
It’s not surprising, then, that you’ll find chiropractors working closely with sports teams in all settings. In today’s high performance environments, DC’s are on staff with virtually all professional sports franchises and are highly visible at the Olympic Games.
DCs are a natural fit for athletes’ needs for a number of reasons. Whereas an MD will largely look to address trauma and treat with medication, a DC is attuned to movement, mechanics, and musculoskeletal concerns. Furthermore, the list of banned substances for athletes is a long one—highlighting the importance of a non-pharmacological approach to healthcare and wellness.
A chiropractor also has a number of treatment modalities that are noninvasive, such as low-level laser therapy, myofascial release, cupping and kinesiology taping, which work in conjunction with the adjustment to achieve results that other healthcare professionals can’t deliver.