For athletes, recovery is just as important as performance. Whether you’re training for a competition or simply staying active, the recovery process plays a vital role in preventing injuries, improving strength, and ensuring long-term success. Chiropractic care offers a powerful way to enhance recovery by addressing soft tissue injuries, reducing pain, and improving overall body function, allowing athletes to get back to their best.
Athletic recovery can often be hindered by muscle tightness, joint restrictions, and soft tissue damage. One of the most effective chiropractic techniques used to aid in recovery is Active Release Technique (ART). ART is a hands-on treatment that targets specific muscle groups, releasing tension and breaking down scar tissue to reduce pain and improve mobility. Dr. Brian Bayer and Dr. Rob Lane, both ART Elite Providers, specialize in treating athletes with ART to speed up recovery, whether they're recovering from an injury or experiencing muscle tightness due to intense activity.
Chiropractic adjustments are another crucial element of recovery. They help realign the spine and joints, reducing inflammation and ensuring that the nervous system functions optimally. By removing misalignments, adjustments help to reduce the pressure on nerves and muscles, relieving pain and promoting faster healing. Dr. Gabe Rahn, who has worked with athletes and has experience using cupping, IASTM, and lymphatic drainage to aid recovery, emphasizes the importance of addressing both the physical and neurological aspects of recovery for athletes.
In addition to ART, our doctors use complementary therapies such as cupping and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) to break down muscle knots, improve circulation, and relieve tension. Dr. Olivia Bayer, with her expertise in dry needling and acupuncture, provides additional treatment options to further reduce muscle tightness and support the body’s natural healing process.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing muscle soreness, or looking to improve your performance, chiropractic care is a valuable tool. At Ascend Chiropractic, we work with athletes of all levels to create personalized recovery plans that enhance healing, reduce pain, and get you back to doing what you love. Our motto, “Move well, Move often,” applies to everyone, and chiropractic care is key in helping athletes move better and recover faster.
