Runners are notorious for having tight muscles, particularly their glutes, hamstrings, inner thighs, and hip flexors. The reason for this is that these muscles are not being stretched during the running motion. Moreover, because running is a repetitive motion that utilizes the same muscles in the same way over and over, these muscles become increasingly tight. The good news is that increasing their flexibility counteracts that tension and helps runners improve their stride and protect against injury. Otherwise, when one muscle group is tight and an opposing muscle group is flexible, it can lead to muscle imbalances and joint pain. Regular chiropractic treatment can help runners avoid these imbalances, as well as address factors that compromise performance and endurance.
If you are already suffering from a running injury, chiropractic is a wonderful non-drug alternative to helping you get rid of pain while working towards correcting the problem and improving your running form. At FAMILY PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, we focus on improving your overall health and wellness in order to reduce the risk of injury and illness and avoid disease. We’re located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy. Please call us at 617.472.4220 to schedule an appointment. Chiropractic works! We offer computerized spinal scans.
P.S. Building more bone when a person is young will help to stave off bone loss in later years.
For Your Health,
Dr. Gabrielle Freedman