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How To Prevent Common Sports Injuries?

  • Double Up Marketing Group
  • September 5, 2025
  • 1 min read

Being proactive and precautionary is the best way to remain safe, protect your body, and stay in the game. Chiropractic Care can prevent sports-related injuries from happening by correcting any imbalances and adjusting the spine and muscles in preparation for the game or exercise.

Chiropractors can alleviate tension within the body, allowing athletes to move more naturally and more freely to prevent hopefully pulling a muscle or obtaining a debilitating injury. 

The four main reasons athletes sustain sports-related injuries are a direct result of;

  • hard impacts
  • repetitive motions
  • over-exertion
  • skipping the warm-up 

It is common for vigorous activities to result in sprains, strains, tears, and broken bones. These injuries result from the physical stress placed on the body from constantly running and jumping. 

  • Always wear protective gear
    • helmets
    • pads
    • mouthguards
    • eyewear
  • Never skip the warm up
  • Never play when already injured 
  • Do not overexert yourself by taking needed breaks
  • Strengthen and condition regularly used muscles 
  • Stretch to increase flexibility 
  • Use proper techniques
  • Play safe and follow the rules 
  • Stop activity immediately if pain is experienced
  • Stay hydrated and wear light clothing on hot days

How Can Chiropractic Care Help After An Injury Has Occurred?  

At Arrowhead Clinic, we treat a variety of sports injuries using different approaches that cater to your specific injury. Our specialized approach will heal existing injuries faster and help prevent future sports related injuries.

Chiropractic Care for athletes can help reduce and eliminate back, neck, shoulder, knee, and ankle pains, as well as reduce any previous inflammation. Chiropractic care can also improve things like, the range of motion and joint function, minimize injury recovery time, and best of all, maximize athletic performance. 

Call today or click on the link below for a Free Consultation with one of our Georgia Sports Injury Doctors. 


Read our previous blog: 7 Most Common Sports Injuries

 

Founder and doctor Dr. Harry W. Brown, D.C., a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic opened his first chiropractic office in Savannah, Georgia, in 1977. The local community instantly recognized his commitment and caring dedication to his patients. In 1979, Dr. Harry W. Brown, D.C. moved back to his home in Atlanta and opened his second chiropractic office in Jonesboro, Georgia. With a commitment to the highest levels of patient care, Arrowhead quickly became the largest chiropractic facility in Georgia. Today, Arrowhead has 17 chiropractic clinics in the Atlanta, Savannah, Brunswick, Albany, and Hinesville areas. Arrowhead Clinic has treated over 400,000 accident victims in the last 48+ Years and leads in the chiropractic industry. Arrowhead’s facilities have in-house X-ray machines to help diagnose injuries. After determining the full extent of a patient’s injuries, Arrowhead’s team of medical doctors, chiropractors, and injury treatment specialists build a custom treatment plan to get the patient back to living their best life! Motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of ER and hospital visits in the United States. Arrowhead Clinic specializes in car accident injuries, as these injuries profoundly impact many people’s lives, causing significant pain and reduced mobility. It is with the same caring attitude and dedication for people that led to Arrowhead Clinics’ success that is found in every one of Dr. Harry W. Brown’s chiropractic clinics today.

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Dr. James E. Toney Jr., DC

Dr. Toney graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BA in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Business Management. He then finished up his education at Life University, where he received a Masters in Exercise Science/Sports Chiropractic with an emphasis in Sports Injury, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine.

“You never know where life is going to take you, so enjoy the journey.” -Dr. James E. Toney Jr., DC

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Dr. Justin Zellweger, DC

Dr. Zellweger is the only health care professional in the surrounding area to be certified by the Titleist Performance Institute. With this certification, he is able to properly assess all golfers for proper biomechanics and functional movements specifically related to the golf swing.  These assessments will allow golfers to not only maximize their potential on the course but also prevent unwanted injuries.

Dr. Zellweger also has advanced training in pediatrics and pregnancy. He is a true believer that everyone can greatly benefit from chiropractic care, regardless of age, since treatment is tailored to each individual.

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Dr. Darris Gentry

Dr. Darris Gentry has been a practicing chiropractor for over 20 years. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga and Life University, one of the country’s top chiropractic schools.

He enjoys treating patients who have back pain, neck pain, sciatica pain, and spinal trauma from all sorts of accidents. His main goal is to help his patients physically improve and reduce and manage their pain. 

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Dr. Clifton Weldon

Dr. Weldon is a distinguished chiropractor based in the Greater Atlanta Area with over twenty years plus with dedicated experience in the field.

Dr. Weldon’s approach is designed to enhance his patient’s overall health and optimize their physical performance. He specializes in several techniques but not limited to Gonstead, Full Spine, Thompson, Extremity Adjusting, Myofascial Release, Sports Rehabilitation, Strength Training, Rock Taping and Cupping.

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Dr. Calvin Erhabor

Dr. Calvin Erhabor graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences from Alcon State University in 2007.

Dr. Erhabor is board certified by the National Board of Chiropractors Association and is a member of the Mississippi Chiropractic Association and the Georgia Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Erhabor believes that his primary purpose is to truly understand his patients and the situation they are facing. He believes that every patient should be treated with respect, dignity, and above all else, be seen as a whole person and not as the condition or ailment they suffer from. Dr. Erhabor’s mission is to restore health and help community members reach their potential.

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