Sports Injury Chiropractor in OKC

If you’re an athlete, your body goes through a lot. You regularly push yourself to the limit — and over time, this intense, repetitive work can wear on your body, causing inflammation and potential injuries. The majority of professional athletes have a chiropractor on their team that works with them to address current injuries and to prevent injuries, helping maintain peak performance. If you’re an athlete without a chiropractor on your team, Thrive Chiropractic Group can provide the care you need.

Why See a Chiropractor for Athletic Care?

The risk of injuries is especially elevated for repeated movements executed incorrectly because of asymmetry or misaligned body parts. These movements could eventually develop into stretches or tears that could land you on the bench.

Athletes who seek traditional medical treatments could face surgeries and prescription painkillers, leaving them recovering for long time periods and running the risk of addiction. Treatment by a chiropractor could offer a nonsurgical, drug-free road to recovery that can get you back in the game. Chiropractic care can also be used as a preventive measure to treat muscle imbalances and movement patterns, preventing future injuries from occurring.

What Can a Chiropractor for Athletes Treat?

If you’re in pain, stiff, or unable to move and perform activities like you used to, it could be helpful to seek help from a chiropractor who specializes in athlete recovery. Sports chiropractic care can address issues like these:

• Sprains and strains
• Pinched nerves
• Inflammation caused by tendonitis 
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Neck and back discomfort or injuries
• Foot and ankle issues, like plantar fasciitis
• Knee and hip injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Tennis elbow

Reap the Benefits of Seeing an Athletic Chiropractor

Thrive Chiropractic Group provides advanced sports chiropractic treatments to keep athletes at the top of their game.

Our chiropractic treatments can aid sports performance in the following ways:

• Increased flexibility: All athletes require flexibility and agility as well as a wide range of motion. Our chiropractic treatments assess any restrictions and focus on aligning all areas of the body so joints can move properly.
• Correct posture and form: Having incorrect form and posture can increase your risk of severe injury. Sports chiropractic treatments help balance and stabilize spinal muscles, improving your posture.
• Reduced recovery time: Treating sports injuries with chiropractic care is noninvasive, which means you can get back out on the field sooner. We also take care to address any inflammation or areas that show the greatest potential for future injuries and provide preventive care, leading to less downtime.
• Drug-free treatment: Chiropractic care is a drug-free option, meaning you can reduce reliance on pain medications and recover through more natural healing methods.
• Better techniques: In addition to making adjustments, our sports chiropractors will provide you with stretching techniques and exercises you can use to address problem areas or prevent future injuries.
• Stress relief: Free yourself from the distraction and worry of being in pain. When you feel better, you can focus better on and off the field.

Our Chiropractic Sports Injury Treatment Process

We thoroughly evaluate the needs of every patient we care for, which allows us to create customized care plans for each individual. Athletes benefit from this individualized care because it allows them to be actively involved in their treatment and more likely to take the advice of their doctor to prevent future injuries.

Comprehensive Assessments

We’ll start with an exam, X-rays and a consultation. Our team will take the time to discuss what you’re experiencing and determine the underlying causes affecting your performance.

Chiropractic Adjustments

During your first adjustment, your doctor will work to address misalignments to improve your movement and function. We’ll also use this time to further understand the pain or injury you’re experiencing.

Ongoing Care

Because every body is different, we’ll suggest a care plan and continue to see you for treatment. You may initially see us three times a week for adjustments to maintain your performance and help prevent injuries.

Movement and Nutrition Recommendations

We’ll further support your healing by recommending stretches and exercises to do at home. We can also suggest nutrition plans to help reduce inflammation.

Why Choose Us as Your Sports Injury Chiropractor in OKC? 

When you need an athletic injury chiropractor, you deserve a professional who will take the time to understand what you’re experiencing and make a plan to get you playing again. Choose to Thrive with us — you’ll benefit from:

• Our focus on the long term: We won’t just address the pain and discomfort you feel now. We’ll make a plan that addresses your long-term health to help correct issues and prevent further ones.
• Our positive reviews: We treat all our clients with professionalism, emphasizing prompt, courteous service from your first chiropractic assessment. View our testimonials page to see why others recommend Thrive Chiropractic Group.
• Our convenient locations: With our offices in South OKC, Moore and Edmond, you can easily get the continuous chiropractic care you need to heal and prevent future injuries.

Schedule an Appointment With an Athletic Chiropractor Near You

As an athlete, you rely on your body to perform. Whether you compete professionally or participate on a lower level, your body needs thorough care to treat and prevent sports-related injuries. We can help.

We accept most major insurance companies. We are currently in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Global Health, Medicare and many others.

Schedule your appointment today by contacting us online or call any of our three locations in Moore, Edmond and South OKC to find out more about hours and availability.