sports medicine
Getting the most out of your favorite summer activity
July 8, 2011 | 
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Now that the warm weather is finally here, you don’t want to waste a moment of it! So, if your idea of a fun summer is playing sports, a trip to the chiropractor may be help you reduce overuse injuries and improve performance.
Chiropractors are trained to analyze how well your spine and nervous system is working. If there are problems with the movement between the vertebral joints, the spinal nerves can be impacted, interfering in proper nerve function- this is termed a subluxation. By gently restoring movement to the joints through chiropractic adjustments, your chiropractor removes the subluxations, allowing your spine to work optimally.
SO, what this can really mean to you is that there is less stiffness in your back &/or neck and more ease of movement (in your golf swing, for example) which can translate into a better game or fewer injuries since things are working the way they should. In fact, many pro athletes have their own chiropractors.
Is this guaranteed to instantly improve my game? Of course not! You may need lessons, you may need a massage therapist, you may need to slow down and not do a million things at once. But, chiropractic care may be a step in the right direction.
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Homemade sports drink
Homemade Sports Drink
When exercising in the summer, it is important to stay hydrated. Adequate fluid is necessary to maintain body temperature control, helping to prevent heat stroke and improving sport performance. Fluid replacement is a special concern for children as they have a lower sweating capacity and tolerate temperature extremes less efficiently than adults.
Sweat contains both water and electrolytes (e.g. sodium and potassium) which need to be replaced. For each pound lost during exercise (try weighing yourself before and after) you should consume 2 cups of cool liquid. While water and a snack after exercise are often enough, many of us reach for sports drinks which can contain undesirable ingredients such as artificial flavours and high fructose corn syrup. Luckily, you can make your own version at home. Try the following recipe as a base and modify as you like. Enjoy!
Electrolyte Drink
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp sugar/maple syrup OR 2 tsp honey
1 c apple juice (or preferred juice)
3 c water
lemon juice to taste (to reduce the sweetness)
Massage Therapy for Golfers
- Improvement of tissue health and decrease pain by increasing blood circulation to stiff and spasming muscles (note that proper blood flow will help maintain muscle strength).
- Maintain and improve joint health and range of motion by treating contractures in tight muscles & mobilizing affected joint capsules.
- Decrease inflammation, swelling and spasm associated with sprains, strains, bursitis and tendonitis.
- Stretch shortened muscles inflicted with overuse, especially the pecs, anterior deltoid, upper trapezius, scalenes and iliopsoas. Strengthen lengthened and weaker muscles such as posterior deltoid, mid and lower trapezius, rotator cuff and the muscle supporting your “core” such as transverse abdominus and the lumbar paraspinals.