Chiropractic Care Research Paper

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For the love of the sport, athletes often put their physical wellbeing at risk. While injuries are not always avoidable, professional and recreational athletes alike can stand to benefit from preventative maintenance. For example, Twin Pine Family Chiropractic in Fonda, New York, provides the vital sports injury treatment and preventative chiropractic care for every athlete.

Sports injuries are rampant. Caused by everything from cross-country to volleyball, these injuries are often sparked by blunt trauma in a joint, which leads to painful and even debilitating strains and sprains. Thankfully, chiropractic care has long been a trusted treatment for these injuries, helping strength and balance in the joints vital to the healing process. What’s

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