Sports Chiropractic Europe

Sports injuries are fairly common, especially in high impact sports, but even in more casual sports. Additionally, regular chiropractic care even when not injured can help reduce the risk of injury and increase overall performance. Sports chiropractic will also often deal with extremities such as shoulders, knees, wrists, and ankles while still checking the spine.

Initial consultation includes taking a detailed case and health history, physical examination, and neuromusculoskeletal examination in addition to chiropractic examination.

Chiropractic is very nerve focused. Nerves control every part of the body and that includes muscles. Often tight muscles in the back are the result of irritated (rather than pinched) nerves sending uncontrolled signals to nearby muscles to tighten up. By restoring nerve function, the muscles can finally get a chance to relax.

Chiropractic treatment

• Comprehensive review of your health history You will be asked to complete a health history questionnaire which gives us a good overview of your general health history, this is important in understanding how your past may have contributed to your current chiropractic health. • Chiropractic Examination (Orthopaedic, Neurologic and Palpation) Your dedicated chiropractor will carry out an initial chiropractic examination, covering things like flexibility, range of movement, posture and many other general areas. • Postural & Spinal Assessment As part of your examination we will cover your posture, a key part of assesing your general chiropractic health. • X-ray imaging If your chiropractor feels it necessary they will carry out a digital spine x-ray. This will help in many cases to quickly ascertain the root cause of any pain and discomfort you are experiencing. (any number of x-rays needed are included) • A report of findings Following your initial chiropractic consultation we will book a date for you to return so we can run through a full report of findings with you. This will explain what was found in the consultation and x-rays, our recommendations and your on-going treatment plan.

Your lower back is more susceptible to injury because it is a very unstable part of your spine that is not supported by your rib cage, unlike your thoracic spine. Although this instability facilitates greater mobility, it also makes that part of your body more prone to injury. Fortunately, as long as your lower back is functioning correctly, it can withstand tremendous forces without sustaining any injury. Chiropractic adjustments work by helping to place your spine and body in the proper position that then allows the body to heal itself. Chiropractic care aims to address the whole body, a natural, drugless approach enhancing patients’ ability to think, move and perform. Because the nervous system controls every cell and organ in your body, chiropractors focus attention on the health of the spine being properly aligned. If the spine shifts out of its proper place, then adjustments are used to help bring the spine back into alignment.

General Chiropractic Association Registered Chiropractor. McTimoney/Corley/Upledger/Barral Techniques, Orthotics