I cannot stay injury free and the last decade I've had 3 stress fractures, IT band issues, a torn calf, blah, blah. My friend suggested a chiro but I've never gone and always heard once you go you can't get away.
Anyone with positive experiences to share? Can adjustments correct running mechanics/alignment issues?
Every time I get myself back into shape and start pressing in workouts I break. I am 40.
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I have seen many chiropractors for many different injuries. None of them have ever made a real difference from adjustments. You don't just "pop" a joint back to normal; it will move around just the same as before.
The one area I *have* had success with is chiropractors who use ART, but even this has only been helpful in a select few cases. Usually this helps with chronic muscle strains to relatively large muscles. ART helped me with an adductor strain and one calf strain, but I also had other injuries (and other calf issues) where it was useless.
You will likely have more success with a good physical therapist who works with runners.
Given the variety of your injuries you probably also "go for it" too soon in training. When you've been out of running for a while you really have to ease back into it very very slowly. Like way slower than you think.
I see one weekly. After an adjustment I feel really good and run efficient. But I agree the bones just go back ... I would say there would be a benefit to going to one right before a run and right after if possible. But they should always X-ray your spine so they know where to adjust. I believe navy top runners see one regularly.
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