Being an athlete most of my life, I've played soccer for many years, and have utilized chiropractic care before and after playing.  The reason why is prevention and speedy recovery of injuries, because I would have to play the following weekend!  Many professional sports teams, Olympics, competitive athletes, and weekend warriors utilize or employ chiropractic doctors because they demand results.  I had the privilege of treating my team mates playing soccer in the San Francisco Women's Soccer League. For many years after becoming a Chiropractor, I would treat on the field any new injury before it became chronic or long term with great results!!! Most of the injuries were extremity of the ankle, foot, knee, neck, and  lowerback problems.  I would adjust them on the field, and many times they would be playing back instantly!!! It is important to get adjusted after a game, and before a game.  The reason is that spinal or extremity injuries can restrict range of motion, reduce strength, slow reflexes, shorten endurance, and decrease performance. Chiropractic care has become increasingly popular for sports.   It helps restore function of the spinal or extremity joints that may become fixated and not move properly after an impact from a slide tackle, bumping with opponents,  twisting, or kicking incorrectly.  It can help relieve pain, and reduce inflammation.  Improper joint movement can reduce range of motion, decrease blood supply, and may take you out of the game!!  Normalizing joint function helps speed the healing process of soft tissues, and reduce chronic and reoccuring conditions.  Chiropractic helps prevent further injuries, and get you back in the game! My name if Dr. Maria E. Manibog DC, I specialize in Sports Injuries, especially extremity problems.  Being an avid athelete I know the value of receiving chiropractic care.  Playing soccer, I injured my right knee, a partial MCL tear, getting chiropractic, and rehab, I was able to avoid surgery and get back in the game!!! I've been in practice going on 15 years, Health For Life Chiropractic located in San Leandro at 369 Juana Avenue. Come in and I will evaluate you for any sport injury, you will receive a Complimentary Consultation & Screening.  Please call at (510) 357-1351 and visit www.sanleandrochiropractor.com