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How Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Performance for Runners and Cyclists in Honeoye Falls, NY

Whether you're training for your next marathon or logging long miles on your bike through the beautiful roads around Honeoye Falls, NY, your body takes a beating. For many runners and cyclists, low back pain and hip pain are common issues that limit performance and enjoyment. The good news? Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pain, improve biomechanics, and keep you performing at your best.

At Rochester Sports Chiropractic, we work with athletes of all levels to keep them active, mobile, and pain-free — especially those who push their bodies with repetitive motion sports like running and cycling.

Why Runners and Cyclists Experience Low Back and Hip Pain

Repetitive movement, poor posture, and muscle imbalances often lead to stress on the spine and hips. Here’s how:

  • Cyclists tend to stay in a flexed-forward position, which can overwork the hip flexors and cause the pelvis to tilt, placing pressure on the lower back.

  • Runners are prone to issues from uneven gait, weak glutes, or improper footwear — all of which can contribute to misalignment and joint irritation.

If you’re experiencing hip tightness, low back stiffness, or sharp pain during or after exercise, it may be due to joint restrictions or compensatory movement patterns.

How Chiropractic Adjustments Help

A chiropractic adjustment focuses on restoring proper joint motion — especially in the lumbar spine, sacroiliac (SI) joints, and hips. Here's how that benefits your performance:

✅ Improves Range of Motion

When your joints move freely, your stride or pedal stroke becomes more efficient and powerful.

✅ Reduces Pain and Inflammation

Spinal misalignments can irritate nerves and lead to muscle spasms. Adjustments reduce nerve interference, helping your body heal faster.

✅ Boosts Recovery

Whether you’re cross-training or tapering, chiropractic care helps flush inflammation, ease muscle tightness, and reduce downtime between workouts.

✅ Enhances Biomechanics

Correcting alignment issues in the pelvis and spine improves posture and coordination — key for avoiding overuse injuries.

Chiropractic + Exercise: A Winning Combo

We don’t just “crack backs” — we combine manual therapy with targeted exercise and rehab strategies to help you build strength and stability. Our approach at Rochester Sports Chiropractic includes:

  • Mobility drills for hips and thoracic spine

  • Glute activation and core engagement work

  • Education on posture and form for running and cycling

  • Soft tissue release to address tight muscles like the piriformis and hip flexors

These tools help our athletes stay strong, fast, and injury-resistant — season after season.

Serving Athletes Near Honeoye Falls, NY

If you're a runner or cyclist in Honeoye Falls, Mendon, Pittsford, or Victor, NY, and you're dealing with persistent low back or hip pain, it’s time to get checked out. Chiropractic care can be the missing link between your training and your peak performance.

At Rochester Sports Chiropractic, we specialize in treating athletic injuries with a whole-body, performance-based approach. Whether you're chasing PRs or just want to stay active without pain, we’ve got your back — literally.

Ready to Move Better and Feel Stronger?

Schedule your first visit with Rochester Sports Chiropractic and experience how chiropractic adjustments can help you move, perform, and recover like never before.

📍 Located near Mendon / Honeoye Falls, NY
📞 585-497-7078
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