SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Keith Jeffers of Jeffers Chiropractic & Sports Injuries, located in San Diego, recently addressed members of the San Diego Track Club regarding running injuries and how chiropractic care can help. Dr. Jeffers himself is an accomplished athlete. He is a past winner of the San Luis Obispo Marathon, with a time of 2:35, and a past winner of the Santa Barbara and San Jose half marathons, with a personal best time of 1:10:15. With more than 30 years of experience in treating running injuries, the doctor, who is board-certified in sports injuries, was pleased to share his insights with the club. "It was my pleasure, and I really enjoyed answering their questions," he said.
The doctor addressed the team, which is often referred to simply as SDTC, as they were in the midst of preparing for the Boston Marathon and the Rock n Roll Marathon, which takes place on June 5 and is on its 19th year. During the event, Dr. Jeffers answered teammates' members regarding running-related issues like hip pain, knee pain, foot pain and shin pain and explained how various chiropractic approaches and treatments can help. "I emphasized the importance of addressing the underlying causes of such injuries. When they are addressed, injuries are far less likely to become chronic,” Dr. Jeffers stated.
Chronic pain from sports-related injuries can put a major damper on a runner's ability to enjoy their sport. Even after the initial injury is apparently healed, ongoing pain may develop due to misalignments in the spine and issues with the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Jeffers Chiropractic & Sports Injuries offers a wide array of treatment options to address various issues that commonly plague runners. In addition to offering many types of chiropractic adjustment techniques and approaches, Dr. Jeffers and his team offer low-level laser therapy, which helps to heal damaged tissue; massage therapy, which promotes the flow of oxygen and nutrients to muscles and other tissues; cryotherapy, which addresses muscle pain and inflammation; and many others.
As the co-founder of the San Diego marathon and a past president of the San Diego Track Club, Dr. Jeffers was pleased to offer his insights to the group and looks forward to making similar appearances in the future. He has served residents of the La Jolla/UTC area for nearly 30 years and plans to remain in practice in the area for the long haul. "With any luck, these appearances will encourage runners who are simply putting up with chronic pain to come see us for long-term relief," he said.
Jeffers Chiropractic & Sports Injuries is located on Regents Road in San Diego. The practice offers a complete array of wellness services and may be contacted by calling (858) 452-7770. Additional information about their services can be found on their website at http://therunningdoctor.com/.