Do I Need a Sports Chiropractor in Loveland? Who It Helps and When to Go
You don't have to be a pro, and you don't have to be hurt. Here is who a sports chiropractor helps, and when to see someone else first.
You may want a sports chiropractor if the same injury keeps coming back, if pain is changing how you run, throw or swing, or if you simply want your body moving its best for your season. You don’t have to be a pro athlete, and you don’t have to be hurt.
Here’s the deal. A sports chiropractor in Loveland looks at two things: the spot that hurts, and the way the rest of your body moves around it. That second part is where a lot of recurring injuries live.
Who a Sports Chiropractor Helps
Athletes of every age and level. High school athletes in the middle of a season. Runners and cyclists putting in miles on the Loveland trails. Pickleball and golf regulars whose shoulder or low back complains after every round. Weekend warriors who feel Saturday’s game every Monday. Skiers and snowboarders getting ready for winter, which in Northern Colorado starts about now.
Signs It’s Time to Get Checked
The same hamstring, hip or low back tightens up every season. You’re favoring one side without meaning to. A sprain healed, but it never felt quite right again. Pain shows up at the same point in every run or ride. Your range of motion is shrinking, like turning your head to check a blind spot or reaching overhead. Or you’re just starting a new sport or training plan and want to know how your body is moving before you load it up.
What a Sports Chiropractic Exam Checks
Your spine protects your nerves, and your nerves control everything in your body, including the timing and coordination your sport depends on. So the exam isn’t only about the sore spot. We check how your spine, hips and joints are moving, test your nerves and reflexes, and look at the mechanics around the injury.
The thing is, a sprain can heal while the hips and spine around it stay out of balance, and then it tends to come right back. Tight, sore muscles are often guarding and protecting a joint that isn’t moving the way it should. If care makes sense, the goal is to realign the spine and restore normal motion so those muscles can calm down, along with corrective exercises you can do at home and massage therapy right here in the office.
Our sports chiropractic page lists the common problems we see, from shoulder trouble to recurring back strain.
You Don’t Have to Be Injured
All 32 NFL teams offer chiropractic care to their players. Not because every player is hurt, but because a body that moves well tends to perform well and hold up better over a long season. The same idea works for a Loveland soccer player, a trail runner or a busy parent who coaches on weekends.
An exam looks at how your spine is moving and functioning, not only at pain. Plenty of people get checked to stay at their best, the same way you’d tune up a bike before a big ride.
When to See a Medical Doctor First
I’ll be honest, some sports injuries are not a chiropractic question. Get same-day medical care for any hit to the head with headache, confusion, dizziness or not acting right. Also for a joint that looks deformed, a bone you think may be broken, an ankle or knee you can’t put weight on, a joint that swells up fast after a pop, or numbness or weakness that is spreading. Those come first, every time, and we’ll point you to the right care.
How Long Will It Take?
That depends on the injury, your sport and how your body responds, so we don’t guess. We re-check along the way and keep the plan tied to your season. The phases of care page explains how we decide.
A Simple Next Step
If you’re new to our office, our New Patient Special includes a consultation with the doctor, an orthopedic and neurological exam, and a report of findings.
If something keeps nagging you, or you want to head into your season moving well, call us at (970) 800-3486. Come in and let’s take a look.
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Questions Patients Ask Us
Do I need to be injured to see a sports chiropractor?
No. Many athletes get checked to keep their spine and joints moving well and to perform at their best, not only after an injury. All 32 NFL teams offer chiropractic care to their players for the same reason.
When should an athlete see a medical doctor instead of a chiropractor?
Any hit to the head with headache, confusion or dizziness, a possible broken bone, a joint that looks deformed or swells quickly after a pop, or a leg you can't put weight on needs same-day medical care first.
Have a different question? Read the full list of patient questions or call us at (970) 800-3486.
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