The Day of the Dead 5K: How Chiropractic Care Helps Runners

It is nearly time for Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead 5K, Sunday, November 3, in Washington Park at 701 Franklin St. This can’t miss community event is one of the top fun-runs in Denver and this celebration of life focuses on unity and tradition. Participants receive a tshirt, a finisher’s medal, food, drinks, a fun vendor village, prizes and more.

Be sure to stop by the True Form Chiropractic booth after the race too!!! Runners tend to be more prone to injuries from posture, excessive training, muscle strain and undue stress on muscles and joints. Misaligned vertebrae can cause discomfort and tightness in the back, hips, and extremities. This can affect your performance and lead to sprains or more serious injuries.

Regular chiropractic care should be included in a runner’s health regime. It’s purported to correct musculoskeletal imbalances and improve joint mobility to allow athletes to run with proper biomechanics and to prevent and treat overuse injuries. The benefits include realigning your spine and your blood flow to help improve performance, loosening your muscles and helping you with proper posture. We can also help with cupping therapy near your area, active release technique A.R.T., corrective exercises, functional fascia taping and healthy lifestyle coaching.

A little self-care now can lead to years of running and enjoyment in physical activity. Whether you are a runner hoping to prevent injury or a runner already experiencing pain, we can help you stay in peak performance.