Sports Injury Treatment & Prevention with Our Chiropractor in Imperial, MO

Since 2010, Missouri chiropractor Dr. Paul Amato has had the honor of working with thousands of athletes from Jefferson County, including Imperial, Barnhart, and Arnold MO. If you participate in sports or even are highly active at work, Dr. Amato is confident he can help you, too.

Chiropractic Care at Advanced Family Chiropractic

Anyone may become injured if they participate in athletics, no matter if they are a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior just getting off the couch. Of course, certain people are more at risk for sports injuries, including folks who:

• Over-train or under-train
• Do "too much, too soon"
• Use poor equipment, poor body mechanics, or poor breathing patterns
• Have poor sleep, recovery, and nutrition
• Have a prior history of sports injury

So, what type of sports injuries are we talking about? It could be anything from a disc herniation to a muscle strain to a ligament sprain. This may come about as a result of acute trauma (like a slip, trip, fall, or collision) or as a result of chronic and repetitive strain and stress.

Of course, the standard protocol of RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) may be sufficient to recover from an injury. But sometimes, pain and other symptoms don't go away on their own. In these cases, chiropractic care is critical for such conditions, whether acute or chronic. We offer a variety of non-surgical, non-invasive, and drug-free techniques that can:

• Reduce pain 
• Reduce swelling
• Reduce inflammation
• Reduce pressure on spinal nerves
• Prevent excessive scar tissue formation
• Promote tissue healing and cellular regeneration
• Improve strength, endurance, and flexibility of recovering tissue

We work with your nervous system as well as your musculoskeletal system to achieve these results and help your body heal itself. Click here to learn more about the specific services we offer.

Why Chiropractic Care Can Help Anyway Who Plays Sports--Even If You've Never Been Injured

Aside from sports injury treatment, sports injury prevention is also a huge component to what we do here at Advanced Family Chiropractic. Many of our techniques can identify hidden factors (like postural imbalances, impaired neuromuscular activation, or poor body mechanics) which contributed to your injury. If left unaddressed, these factors may also increase your risk of re-injury in the future.

That's why Dr. Amato and his team strongly encourage you to consult with our chiropractic team, even if you've never had an injury before. An adjustment, postural screen, and overall "tune up" can help you prevent injuries and even enhance your performance within your chosen sport--completely drug-free! 

Do you have athletes in your family? Schedule a FREE initial consultation today with our chiropractor to accelerate healing, prevent injury, and maximize athletic potential. We proudly serve the Jefferson County communities of Imperial, Barnhart, and Arnold MO. Call (636) 464-5900 now.