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Dr. Ryan Foster, D.C.

Chiropractor

Dr. Ryan Foster is a Chiropractor practicing in Romeoville, IL. Dr. Foster specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Foster seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
25 years Experience
Dr. Ryan Foster, D.C.
  • Romeoville, IL
  • National College of Chiropractic
  • Accepting new patients

Can a chiropractor help with a pulled hamstring?

Chiropractic along with physical therapy can definitely treat a pulled hamstring with the a treatment plan consisting of management of an acute unjust along with stretching and READ MORE
Chiropractic along with physical therapy can definitely treat a pulled hamstring with the a treatment plan consisting of management of an acute unjust along with stretching and strengthening muscles. Chiropractic care can help with changing the posture of the spine or the biomechanics of your joints that may have led to this hamstring pull in the first place or the aid in rehab following the recovery due to compensation during the pain.

Do professional athletes use chiropractors?

Nearly all of them. As you can imagine, athletes at any level are required the push their bodies to the limit, which make injuries very possible. Injury prevention is a bigger READ MORE
Nearly all of them. As you can imagine, athletes at any level are required the push their bodies to the limit, which make injuries very possible. Injury prevention is a bigger concern because no one wants to miss any job due to injury. Jerry Rice, Hall of Fame wide receiver for the 49ers, said that chiropractic was a big reason he was able to last 22 years in the NFL, which is unheard of in his position.

Is it good to massage a pulled hamstring?

It is good, but the type of massage is key, according to the acuteness if the pull. For instance, deep tissue is definitely not appropriate for an acute pull, but an effleurage READ MORE
It is good, but the type of massage is key, according to the acuteness if the pull. For instance, deep tissue is definitely not appropriate for an acute pull, but an effleurage or lymphatic drainage is. Massage is performed in our office and an open dialog is necessary.