Sports Chiropractic in Omaha
Whether you’re a hardcore CrossFitter, occasional runner, or weekend golfer, you want to perform at your peak. But did you know that proper spinal alignment can be the difference between plateauing and achieving your full athletic potential?
Chiropractic care helps athletes move better, recover faster, and improve range of motion. When your spine, pelvis, and joints are properly aligned and functioning smoothly, your performance often improves.
Our sports-focused adjustments are designed to support optimal biomechanics—so you can push harder, move efficiently, and stay in the game.
Support During Athletic Seasons
The physical demands of sports create ongoing stress on your body. Whether you’re in the middle of volleyball season, football season, or any competitive activity, regular chiropractic adjustments help your body handle the stress of gameplay and training. These adjustments provide crucial support during the most demanding parts of your athletic season. Professional and amateur athletes alike find that consistent care helps them recover faster between games and practice sessions.
Addressing Sports Injuries
When injuries occur, we take a comprehensive (never a quick fix) approach. We can take X-rays to understand what happened and determine if there were underlying factors that contributed to your injury. Based on this thorough assessment, we develop a customized plan to address your specific needs and help you get back in the game. Unlike treatments that merely mask symptoms, chiropractic care addresses the underlying cause of your injury to promote genuine healing.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
The most common sports injuries we treat include lower back pain, shoulder problems, and knee issues. We also frequently help athletes dealing with neck pain resulting from various sports activities. For contact sports like football and soccer, we provide care that helps the spine absorb impact stress and mitigate potential problems. We’ve worked with athletes across various disciplines, from high school volleyball players to weekend warriors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common sport injuries we see at Kunz Chiropractic are ankle and shoulder injuries.
How can I tell the difference between a sprain, a strain, and an overuse injury?
By taking a detailed history from the patient that includes the method of injury or action that caused the injury along with a physical exam.
When should I see a chiropractor instead of toughing it out at home?
It is best to see someone when an injury is fresh. Getting the correct care early on can help the body heal faster and prevent future injuries.
Can chiropractic care help speed up recovery from sports injuries?
Yes, when the joints are aligned properly they allow for the soft tissue to be at the correct tensions and thus heal to the correct specifications.
How do sports injuries affect athletes differently than non-athletes?
Sports injuries in athletes tend to heal faster due to the person being in better shape. The weekend warrior type athlete may have a more difficult time healing sice they are not performing as much physical activity.
A sprain in when soft tissue, ligaments connected to bone, has been lengthened beyond it’s normal limits and some of the tissue tears. This creates instability and triggers the body to respond with swelling, the accumulation of fluid and resources, to heal the area along with stabilize the area.
What are the signs and symptoms of a sprain?
Normal ranges of motion become uncomfortable, swelling, and bruising can occur during the first couple days. The area might also be warm due to the swelling and most movements cause some pain.
How do chiropractors diagnose and treat ankle, knee, or wrist sprains?
After gathering the information about the injury we will asses the ranges of motion, alignment and x-ray if needed to rule out any fractures.
Can chiropractic adjustments help with joint stability after a sprain?
Yes, when the joints are aligned properly they are more stable.
How long does it usually take to recover from a sprain?
Sprains are a normal 4-6 week recovery time depending on activity during the recovery time.
What should I avoid doing after a sprain to prevent reinjury?
You should avoid heavy activity during the healing process.
A sprain effects the ligaments connected to bone while the strain effects muscle.
What muscles are most commonly strained in sports?
Hamstring is the most common strain that we see.
How does chiropractic care help with muscle strains?
Keeping the alignment near normal allows for the proper tension of muscles which allows them to heal back to normal.
What role does soft tissue therapy or stretching play in recovery?
During recovery of s strain the muscles needs to be activated. This continues the healing process and continues the signals to the brain that the injury is still present.
Can chiropractic treatment reduce scar tissue from muscle injuries?
No
How can I safely return to sports after a strain?
You can safely return to sports after a period of rehab where the muscles have time to heal. Going back to sports to early will put the person at risk of reinjury quickly.
Ready to Optimize Your Athletic Performance?
Don’t let pain or injury keep you sidelined from what you love. Contact Kunz Chiropractic today to schedule your appointment and discover how sports chiropractic care can help you stay in the game and perform at your highest level.
