SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scottsdale chiropractor Dr. Daniel P. Secrest, DC is urging individuals who play sports to schedule a biomedical exam for injury prevention. According to Dr. Secrest, DC, many common sports-related health problems, like back pain or joint pain, could be reduced if participants received regular biomechanical exams. These exams are designed to identify underlying spinal misalignments that may negatively affect a patient's health or increase the risk for injury. Chiropractic adjustments can restore proper alignment to the spine. The chiropractor is reminding patients that they do not need to be professional athletes to benefit from advanced medical care; adjustments are beneficial for individuals of all athletic abilities.
With the new school year right around the corner, Scottsdale chiropractor Dr. Daniel P. Secrest, DC is reminding parents that active individuals of all ages, including student athletes, can benefit from biomechanical exams for injury prevention.
"Traditional medical doctors and trainers do not address all the biomechanical factors that affect an athlete's health," said Dr. Secrest, DC. "Instead, these doctors primarily use drugs and physical therapy to relieve the symptoms of pain, rather than addressing the underlying cause for pain. I strongly recommend biomechanical exams for the proper diagnose of sports injuries and the prompt treatment of sports-injury related pain."
Dr. Secrest, DC stressed that chiropractors approach care differently. By evaluating an athlete's body from a biomechanical perspective, chiropractors can identify structural imbalances, weaknesses, and distortion patterns. When combined with repetitive movements, it is these distortion patterns that often trigger athletic injuries.
"A biomechanical defect can affect join mobility and lead to unnecessary muscle tension, spasms, and other pain," said Dr. Secrest, DC. "My job as a chiropractor is to identify the musculoskeletal imbalances associated with biomechanical defects and help correct imbalances before more serious injury occurs."
Dr. Secrest, DC is a soccer player and coaches a girls' recreational soccer team. He says that he sees first-hand every day the difference that proactive chiropractic care can make for injury prevention.
"Patients who regularly receive spinal adjustments are less likely to suffer from long-term injuries," said the Scottsdale chiropractor. "Additionally, when injuries do occur, a comprehensive biomechanical exam helps to ensure that the root cause for pain is identified and treated in a timely manner."
Dr. Secrest, DC is a firm believer in a multi-disciplinary approach to sports injury rehabilitation, pain management, and wellness care. In addition to providing chiropractic adjustments, he also integrates complementary therapies like low-force, applied kinesiology based techniques into his treatments.
Dr. Secrest, DC has built a strong reputation for combining unique and advanced protocols in a clinical setting for the treatment of back pain, TMJ pain, fibromyalgia, and joint pain such as such as wrist, elbow, shoulder, and knee pain. The chiropractor also addresses learning-related challenges associated with ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.