Sports Chiropractic
Sports Chiropractic in Shrewsbury and Shropshire: boosting performance and preventing injury.
Andy Murray. Usain Bolt. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
These athletes are at the top of their game, having created world records left and right.
Do you know what they have in common? Regular chiropractic care.
If you’re an individual in Shrewsbury or Shropshire, whether you’re a weekend runner, a committed gym-goer or a competitive athlete, you’ll know the importance of staying injury-free and performing at your best. That’s where sports chiropractic comes in – a natural, hands-on approach that supports your body’s mechanics, speeds recovery and helps prevent future setbacks.
What is sports chiropractic?
Sports chiropractic is a branch of chiropractic care that focuses on the unique needs of athletes and active people. Using screening tools to assess your function and evidence-based techniques such as the chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue work and exercises, can help you move better, recover faster and reduce your risk of sports injury.
Whether you’re tackling the rugby pitch, weights in the gym or the golf course, optimal joint alignment and muscle balance can make all the difference to your sports performance.
Our Chiropractor Laura (an athlete herself) has personally helped a range of athletes from boxers to golfers, runners to cyclists improve their game.
Ready to move better, feel stronger and protect yourself from injury?
Book your appointment today and see how sports chiropractic can make a difference for your training, performance and everyday life. Click Functional Consultation for the additional functional screening!
Sports chiropractic isn’t just about ‘feeling better’ – it’s supported by research showing tangible improvements in performance and recovery. Here are a few examples.
- Stronger muscles after one session: In one study, just a single session of chiropractic care improved muscle strength in the soleus (the deep calf muscle) in taekwondo athletes – crucial for explosive movement and balance.
- Few injuries in footballers: A study on semi-elite Australia Rules football players found that chiropractic care reduced lower limb muscle strain injuries, meaning fewer matches were missed. Players also reported less lower back pain, keeping them on the field and performing their best.
In a group of strength athletes aged 21-55 who had chiropractic care throughout their training:
- Recovery time improved by an average of 66%
- Lifting technique improved by 60%
- Range of motion improved by 73%
- Pain reduction scored a massive 78%
- Strength gains improved by 59%
These numbers speak volumes – proper spinal and joint function can positively influence everything from mobility to pain management, and even how effectively you train.
Many sports injuries happen when the body in under repetitive stress or isn’t moving in a optimal way. Tight hips can put more train onto your knees; a stiff spine can affect shoulder function and muscle imbalances can increase the risk of strains.
By addressing these imbalances early, sports chiropractic can help prevent injuries before they occur. This means less time on the sidelines and more time doing what you love – whether that’s chasing a ball, swinging a golf club or heavy lifting at the gym!
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W. Hoskins and H Pollard (2010) The effect of a sports chiropractic manual therapy intervention on the prevention of back pain, hamstring and lower limb injuries in semi elite Australian Rules footballers: a randomized controlled trial. Musculoskeletal disorders
T.L. Christiansen et al (2018) The effects of a single session of spinal manipulation on strength and cortical drive in athletes. European Journal of Applied Physiology
Williams B, Louis M, Gyer G. A RESEARCH SURVEY ON PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH SPINAL MANIPULATION IN A STRENGTH ATHLETE POPULATION – A PILOT STUDY. JCC. 2023;6(1):185-190.
