Running: Your Own Built-in Gym

Running offers many health benefits such as weight control, decreased blood pressure and cholesterol, and relief from stress. The downside to the tremendous benefits of running is the injuries that can happen to the body. Shin splints, tendonitis, ankle sprains, hip pain, and knee strains are just a few of the many injuries that a runner may experience.

Before heading out for that first run, it's crucial to take precautions to not get injured. By purchasing good quality running shoes and by respecting the body's limits are two excellent suggestions. Another excellent suggestion is to incorporate regular chiropractic treatments into your care regime. 

Individuals who run can reap many positive results from a regularly scheduled treatment with Dr. Vollrath. Such as: 

Repetitive Strain. As disheartening as it is, runners who have sustained injuries must take a hiatus so they can heal. Many runners do not want to risk losing the stamina and endurance that interrupting their exercise routine brings. Dr. Vollrath can treat runners who have injuries as a result of the repetitive motion of running. By utilizing specific chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Vollrath can promote healing in the body as a whole.

Improved Range of Motion. Make no mistake, chiropractic care is not a guarantee that an individual will experience an increase in speed. The ease of movement in the joints and a better range of motion assists the runner in moving more freely and stands a better chance of avoiding running injuries.

Minimized risk of future injuries. Misalignment of the spine can act as a ripple effect making other parts of the body weaker and more susceptible to damage. One of the most common ways runners end up hurt is when one part of the body is over compensating for another being off-kilter. 

By seeing Dr. Vollrath for regular adjustments, the negative impact of the jarring motion caused by running can be reduced and avoid running-relating injuries from a proactive approach.

If you need attentive care from a chiropractor in St Albert, trust that Dr. Vollrath at Core Chiropractic Center can provide that for you.