The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently released the statistic that the number of students who participate in high school sports is on the rise. For the first time, the number of student-athletes topped the 7.8 million mark last year. Undoubtedly, it’s great that kids are more active out on the court and in the field, but with all that activity, there comes, of course, the risk of injury.
Proactive vs. Reactive Child Care
As we have mentioned in previous blog postings, in the United States, we’re often reactive when it comes to our healthcare. By this, we mean we will go to the doctor after we get a head cold or after we have sprained an ankle. One of our main goals at Redenius Chiropractic is to show people the incredible benefits of proactive and preventative healthcare. We encourage community members to begin care before you experience pain—the last “signal” your body gives you when something is wrong. We highly recommend chiropractic care for children of all ages—but especially children who are active in sports.
How to Spot an Injury or Weakness Before it’s a Problem
The chiropractic care that Dr. Redenius offers is a great tool for preventing long-term health issues, which is why it’s critical kids are seen throughout the season, not just after an injury. Because children are so young, they tend to “bounce back” quickly from an injury. However, because of this, it is often times difficult to spot an injury in a child and it can remain unseen. It can sometimes take years before serious conditions like bone spurs or degeneration occurs as a result of an injury. Dr. Redenius can spot these things early on, though, and this is why we encourage regular check-ups and visits—especially during athletic seasons.
Post-Injury Care
If the unfortunate event of an injury does occur, Dr. Redenius can help get your child on the road to recovery quickly and safely. While completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Dr. Redenius had the opportunity to serve as the head athletic trainer for teams ranging from women’s tennis to men’s rugby. He has seen and treated just about every injury in the book, and Redenius Chiropractic is equipped with the tools necessary to get you on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. If you do come in with an injury, Dr. Redenius will first evaluate you before coming up with a treatment plan or referring you to a specialist if needed.
As you and your family members gear up for the continuation of fall sports, find some time to visit your chiropractor for a spinal evaluation, and keep up with your treatment throughout the season and beyond. Your body is your biggest and best asset, and you will not be able to be active and healthy if you are injured!
Have a great week!
Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius
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