Why people who run on treadmills need chiropractic care

Whether you are a casual runner or are training for marathons, it’s crucial to take care of your health and prevent injuries. Running is a high impact sport, which can lead to back pain, muscle damage, pinched nerves, and even skeletal damage. It’s recommended that runners receive treatment to prepare their bodies for running and maintain peak conditions. Common treatments for runners include acupuncture, chiropractic care, Kinesio Taping, and massage therapy. 

Better Pain Management 

If you have an existing injury from running, you already know how painful and uncomfortable this is. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may have to postpone your running routine and any races you were planning on entering. Luckily, we can perform gentle, safe adjustments that will reduce a patient’s pain. For those that would like to avoid taking harsh drugs and having risky surgeries, chiropractic is an excellent alternative based on science. Most runners don’t want to wait months to address their injuries or pain, which makes chiropractic a better alternative with quicker results. In general, most chiropractic patients notice an almost immediate improvement to their pain after a few adjustments. This can reduce the need for pain-relief medicine and the unpleasant side effects that negatively impact an athlete’s ability to train and run.

Obtain Optimal Sports Performance

By visiting Jenkins chiropractic, you will experience less pain and faster healing if you have an injury. We can help runners obtain optimal sports performance, so they can better manage their training routines and races. A runner with a healthy spine will find it easier to maximize their body’s running capabilities. We may also recommend tips to maintain your performance and health. These tips include running on different surfaces (i.e. the beach, sidewalk, track, and treadmill), replacing worn out running shoes, and remembering to stretch before and after workouts. 

If you are unsure if chiropractic care is the right fit for you then give Dr. Jenkins a call! At Jenkins Chiropractic, the first step is an initial consultation to determine whether or not chiropractic care is best for you. You can reach us at (319) 393-4303. Our Cedar Rapids office is conveniently located off council St. Learn more about us here.

To continue reading more on chiropractic visit our other article on the benefits of chiropractic visits.