CrossFit® and the Benefits of Quality Chiropractic Care

Crossfit Chiropractic

A lot of CrossFit® athletes get into their routine without much thought of future issues such as muscle tears, sprains, and other injuries. Oftentimes, the mixture of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and unique muscle movements can provide the push you need to do one more set, add a little more weight, or go one step further. Getting into the workout routine can prove to be just as rewarding as it is healthful, but keep in mind that consistency is key for these workouts, and missing time due to injury can prove to be rather unproductive.

You're ready to take charge of your health, generate amazing improvements within your body, and lay the groundwork for a lifetime of physical fitness, but do not want to suffer an injury in the process. In cases such as this, it helps to enlist the skills of a local chiropractor to help create the best balance between flexibility and strength.

All Seasons Full Body Chiropractic Center, LLC in Fargo specializes in full-body chiropractic care across North Dakota. Our experienced doctors take a comprehensive approach to your health to solve problems at their source and empower you to finally feel good again!

How Does Chiropractic Care Help?

Physical activities such as CrossFit put a lot of strain on the musculoskeletal system. When the proper form is not used, the muscles can overwork and cause misalignment along the vertebrae and other joints within the body. These subluxations can result in inflammation and pain, causing uncomfortable setbacks to those focused on their fitness. Proper rest and recovery can help to offset the pain and get you back on track, yet returning too soon can cause the old injury to flare up, creating more pain and longer setbacks.

Professional chiropractic care can provide a safe, natural, and drug-free manner of treating pain and creating balance within the body. After receiving the proper alignments, your body will be better ready to train and build. The result is more gains with less pain!

Maximize Your Performance

Oftentimes, injuries result from lifting too much weight or not having enough flexibility to complete a full range of motion with the added weight. In CrossFit workouts, which relies on dynamic movements, this flexibility is key in generating the most effective workout while minimizing the chances of injury. 

Crossfit chiropractic care can help to encourage better flexibility and balance while working out, but there are other ways to help you exercise safer. A couple of tips to promote safe physical activities include:

• Take time to stretch — While there is much debate around whether it's better to stretch before or after a workout, the truth is that doing both can help to increase your flexibility and reduce the chances of injury.
• Slowly increase your weight — We all want to max out to measure our gains, yet it is recommended to focus on the number of reps done as opposed to the max weight. It's true that low reps with heavy weight can help to increase muscle mass, but CrossFit is a mixture of strength and endurance. Focus on your reps, and add weight slowly as you go!
• Focus on good posture — It's all too tempting to load your weights and lift without studying proper posture and ergonomics. In reality, skipping this safety step can increase your risk of injury, which is why we recommend always checking your posture to increase productivity while reducing the inherent danger.

Finding Flexibility to Balance Strength

Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the most beneficial route for achieving an intense workout while minimizing the risk of injury. Researchers have found that a balanced approach, including properly warming up and cooling down, a full range of motion, and a steady progression of intensity in training can all help to reduce the risk of injury while building strength. Fitness-seekers often look for a safe and effective way to increase their spinal mobility and flexibility, which is where chiropractic care can help.

Proper chiropractic adjustments can help to provide flexibility in order to balance out your increases in strength. Your chiropractor can customize a care plan to best meet your needs and lifestyle demands, including the right support to keep your body balanced and healthy.

Schedule Your Appointment Today!

CrossFit can prove to be one of the most addicting forms of exercise, combining high intensity interval training with functional movements to generate serious results. Spinal adjustments and adjustments to the extremities have been shown to help balance flexibility and strength, enhancing performance while decreasing the likelihood of injury.

If you're ready to get in shape and want the assistance of an experienced local chiropractor, the team at All Seasons Full Body Chiropractic Center is here to help! We will provide a full body chiropractic assessment to gauge any issues you are experiencing and tailor a Finally Feel Good plan to help you maximize your workout routine.

Contact us online to get started today!