Chiropractic For Climbers
As pictured above many of our therapists at Back At It are climbers themselves and understand the injuries or muscle soreness from being a climber.
Climbing is a demanding sport that requires a combination of physical strength, technique, and mental focus. Among the various muscle groups that climbers use, the forearms play a crucial role in providing grip strength and endurance. When climbers come to our clinic, we most commonly see pumped-out forearms as a main complaint.
When climbers talk about pumped-out forearms, they are referring to the feeling of tightness and fatigue that they experience in their forearms after a prolonged climb or intense training session. This feeling is caused by the buildup of lactic acid and other metabolic waste products in the muscles, which occurs when the muscles are working harder than the body can clear the waste.
The muscles of the forearm are responsible for controlling the movement of the fingers, wrists, and elbows, which are essential for gripping and pulling on holds while climbing. The forearm muscles consist of two major muscle groups: the wrist flexors, which are located on the palm side of the forearm, and the wrist extensors, which are located on the back of the forearm.
When climbing, the wrist flexors are used to grip and hold onto the holds, while the wrist extensors are used to control the movement of the fingers and wrists. Both muscle groups work together to provide the necessary strength and endurance for climbing.
Our chiropractor; Dr. Rachel Tompa can help climbers to manage their pain, improve their flexibility, and prevent injuries:
Pain management:
Climbing can cause a lot of stress on the body, leading to pain and discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments can help to relieve pain and tension in the spine and joints. Chiropractors use gentle and specific adjustments to realign the spine, which can reduce pain and improve mobility.
Improved flexibility:
Climbing requires a lot of flexibility, especially in the spine and hips. Chiropractic care provides evaluation and treatment in a non-invasive, drug free approach to treatment and can help to improve flexibility by reducing tension in the muscles and improving joint mobility. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help climbers to maintain and improve their flexibility, which can improve their climbing performance.
Injury prevention:
Climbing can be a risky sport, and injuries are common. Chiropractic care can help to prevent injuries by keeping the spine and joints in proper alignment so that the body can move more efficiently, reducing the risk of injury.
Faster recovery:
If a climber does experience an injury, chiropractic care can help to speed up the recovery process. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to reduce inflammation and improve circulation to the affected area such as joint mobilization and/or manipulation, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, exercises (strengthening and mobility), which can help to promote healing.
Chiropractic Treatment for Climbers:
The techniques that Dr. Rachel Tompa uses does not necessarily always mean adjustments, in fact most climbers benefit the most from these treatment styles
- Acupuncture
- Joint Mobilization
- Trigger point therapy
- exercise rehabilitation
- home exercise plans
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