If you’re recovering from an injury, you’re likely seeking ways to heal the current ailment and prevent future setbacks. Integrating Applied Kinesiology (AK) into your recovery plan may offer a tailored, comprehensive, and efficient approach to doing so. We’ll walk you through the benefits  of incorporating Applied Kinesiology into your recovery strategy with our approach to chiropractic care. 

Injuries Chiropractic Care Can Treat

Applied Kinesiology is effective in treating and preventing various injuries, especially those common in sports. These methods are particularly useful for managing sprains, strains, and joint problems.

Sprains occur when ligaments are damaged by a twist or fall. Chiropractic adjustments help realign joints, reduce swelling, and speed up recovery. Strains involve overstretched or torn muscles or tendons. Applied Kinesiology assesses this muscle function to create treatment plans that strengthen and repair these tissues.

Joint issues, like problems with knees, shoulders, or hips, are frequent among athletes as well. Applied Kinesiology identifies and corrects these imbalances. These approaches not only help in healing but also prevent future injuries by addressing weaknesses that may have contributed to the injury in the first place.

Benefits of Applied Kinesiology for Injury

Maybe you’re on the field, playing your favorite sport, when a sudden twist or awkward fall leaves you wincing in pain. Injuries like these can be frustrating setbacks. Here are some benefits of taking the chiropractic approach with AK implemented into your care.

1. There’s a custom approach. AK provides a personalized recovery plan tailored to your unique injury and body needs for a more targeted healing process.

2. You receive a holistic assessment. Considering not just the injury but also the whole body, AK helps identify underlying issues within the body that may hinder recovery, offering a more complete healing approach.

3. Range of motion is improved. Incorporating AK into your healing routine can increase flexibility and functionality in the affected area. This promotes better movement and reduces discomfort.

4. Recovery accelerates. Addressing the root cause of an injury accelerates the healing process, getting you back to your daily activities (and the field) sooner. 

5. Results last with upkeep. AK promotes overall health and can prevent future injuries by improving body mechanics and movement patterns. Regular appointments will provide consistency in your recovery. 

The Chiropractic Assessment Process 

There are several ways chiropractic practitioners assess patients. Here are common steps taken by our team to get a clear understanding of each injury, patient by patient. Rest assured, AK is noninvasive and holistic for a comfortable approach to treatment.

Initial Assessment: We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your injury. This includes a short review of your history and lifestyle factors to understand the full scope of your condition.

Applied Kinesiology Testing: We utilize muscle testing and manual muscle response techniques to assess the body’s structural, chemical, and environmental aspects that may be contributing to your injury.

Customized Recovery Plan: With this understanding, we’ll develop a personalized recovery plan based on your assessment results. The focus then becomes on correcting imbalances within the body, strengthening weak areas to promote healing.

Incorporating Applied Kinesiology techniques into your existing treatment plan may include:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Nutritional recommendations
• Exercise protocols tailored to your needs

Regular Progress Evaluations: We’ll monitor your progress closely with regular evaluations. If needed, adjustments are made to your recovery plan so that you are achieving optimal results.

Education and Empowerment: We’ll continue to monitor your body’s response to treatments and discuss how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent future injuries. Preventive care and follow-up appointments will also help to sustain your recovery and overall health in the long run.

Managing Stress When Dealing with Injuries

With pain, stress is likely on your list when dealing with an injury. In chiropractic care, stress management techniques are integral to supporting the natural healing process. Mindfulness meditation is one of the tools used to cultivate present-moment awareness, helping to detach from stress-inducing thoughts. By focusing on the present, you can reduce anxiety and tension, which helps you feel more relaxed.

Deep breathing exercises are another effective method employed in chiropractic care. These exercises encourage full oxygen exchange, which helps to calm the nervous system. Deep breathing can lower heart rate and blood pressure, lowering stress responses and facilitating muscle relaxation. This reduction in physiological stress can also lead to decreased inflammation and pain.

Guided imagery may help as well, which involves visualizing calming and healing scenarios, like a sunset. This can decrease stress and boost the body’s healing capabilities. This technique helps shift focus from pain and discomfort to a more positive and serene mental state, which can improve overall recovery outcomes. 

Chiropractic care empowers you to actively participate in recovery in this way, helping to achieve more effective and sustained results.

Recovering From an Injury

Integrating Applied Kinesiology into your recovery plan offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to healing. We’re focusing on the whole body so that you achieve a faster recovery and long-term wellness. Contact our team to discuss your specific needs. Let’s take the first step towards a healthier future.