Is Your Sport Causing Your Body To Hurt?
Think of what you do every time you play sports. For example, if you are an avid tennis player, think of the continuous hard work your arms and legs receive. If you are a swimmer, it's more than likely your shoulders and arms that carry the load, right? And, if you are a football player, your entire body might hurt just from the pounding you get during practices and during an actual game. No matter the sport, you might be looking for relief from the pain your body feels most of the time. From giving yourself a break every now and then to looking for a chiropractor who does sports performance therapy, here are some ideas that might help you.
What You Can Do Yourself - First, assess how much pain your body continuously feels. If it's minimal, you can more than likely just live with that amount of pain, right? In fact, you are already probably just taking an over-the-counter medication every now and then to relieve your pain. Have you tried soaking in a bathtub that is full of not-too-hot water? Add some Epsom salts, if you haven't done that already.
Another idea is to promise yourself a break from your sport as often as you can. For example, if you play tennis with a friend, consider meeting him or her less often. Of course, if you play sports professionally, you probably don't have the luxury of taking time off during your heaviest seasons. However, off-season consider giving your body a total break by focusing on something less rigorous.
What Professional Can Do - Do you already go in for full body massages? If not, head to a massage therapist who focuses on sports performance therapy and you will more than likely decide that he or she is your best friend for life. Another idea is to go to a chiropractor that gives therapy treatment to athletes. A chiropractor who specializes in sports therapy has the training and the experience to work wonders on your body. Besides actual body manipulations, you will more than likely have laser and electrode therapy, too.
If you do go to a sports performance therapy chiropractor, don't be surprised if he or she also counsels you on the foods you eat. You'll probably be reminded that sugar is a temporary energy giver while proteins and other good foods will give you more energy in the long run.
