Got a Big Race Coming Up? Here’s How Highland Spine and Sport Can Help You Prepare

Race season in Roanoke is in full swing. Whether you’re gearing up for the Blue Ridge Marathon, a fall 5K, or a local trail run, the weeks leading up to race day can make or break your performance.

Training isn’t just about logging miles — it’s about making sure your body is moving efficiently, recovering properly, and staying injury-free. That’s where Highland Spine and Sport comes in.

1. Keep Your Body in Top Form

Long runs, speed work, and hill training all place extra stress on your muscles and joints. Small imbalances in your stride or posture can turn into aches, pains, or overuse injuries.

At Highland Spine and Sport, I use:

  • Adjustments to improve joint motion and keep your spine and hips aligned
  • Soft tissue therapy (Active Release Techniques, cupping, IASTM) to break up tightness and improve muscle recovery
  • Dry needling to reduce muscle tension and improve function

The goal is to keep every moving part working together — so you run stronger and more efficiently.

2. Injury Prevention Strategies

Runners often ignore small issues, thinking they’ll just “run through” them. But a mild Achilles twinge or tight hip flexor now could sideline you during race week.

By addressing those warning signs early, we can:

  • Correct muscle imbalances
  • Improve range of motion
  • Teach you activation drills to support your stride

3. Recovery That Works as Hard as You Do

Recovery is where your body gets stronger — and yet, it’s the most overlooked part of training. Chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and guided mobility drills can speed recovery and reduce soreness between runs, so you can hit your next training session ready to go.

4. Race Week Prep

The week before a big race isn’t the time to introduce something new — but it is the time to fine-tune your body. A light adjustment, targeted muscle release, and gentle mobility work can leave you feeling loose, balanced, and confident heading into the start line.

Bottom Line:
If you’ve got a big race on the calendar, don’t leave your performance to chance. At Highland Spine and Sport, we help runners prepare, recover, and stay injury-free so they can crush race day and enjoy the run.

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