Since athletes push their bodies to an extreme level, even subtle changes in the body’s biomechanics can have drastic effects on performance. There are specific benefits provided by chiropractic care for each type of athlete due to the specific mechanics invoved in each sport. Our clinic provides a muti-faceted prevention-based model for maintaining optimum health in every type of athlete. We look at biomechanical issues throughout the body, foundational issues in the feet, and nutritional issues – all of which may be hindering maximal performance and making the body more susceptible to injury.
A research study conducted by Drs. Anthony Lauro and Brian Mouch, published in the journal of Chiropractic research and Clinical Investigation, 1991, indicated chiropractic care might improve athletic performance by as much as 16.7% over a two week period. The report also concluded that subluxation-free athletes react faster, coordinate better, execute fine movements with improved accuracy and precision, amounting to an overall better athlete.
Our clinic is equipped to do two types of work with athletes – sports injury care and sports wellness care. We are dedicated to providing you with the absolute best and friendliest service possible.
Though we treat and welcome all types of athletes, we specialize in golfers, football players, martial artists, tennis players, baseball and softball players, soccer players, and volleyball players. Please call or email us today to set up a consultation to see how we can help you.
Read on to see what professional athletes have to say about regular chiropractic care:
- Jerry Rice
- Lance Armstrong
- Evander Holyfield
- Joe Montana
- Emmit Smith
- Dan O’Brien
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Seven Time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has been receiving chiropractic care since January of 1999, helping him to keep his body together for the harsh demands of the Tour de France. After last year’s Tour de France, Lance said that he could not have won without his chiropractor’s help.
“I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to get that edge.”
“Chiropractic care works for me.”
One of the most recognizable celebrity/athletes, holder of four Superbowl rings, three Superbowl MVP’s and Player of the Year in 1990 has just agreed to become the spokesperson for Chiropractic in the State of California.
Credits Chiropractic for Rushing Record
“Playing in a football game is like being in 30-40 car accidents.”
An article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram explains it all started after the 1994 season when Smith endured a lot of hamstring problems and he began to ask himself some tough questions. “Do I need to get more rest? Do I need to eat better? Do I need a little more training? How can I take care of my body better? Do I need to find a chiropractor? It was time for me to invest in me,” Smith said. “I found a specialist that’s really good in balancing out my body to make sure my hips are rotated right, and my body is functioning properly. I remember somebody telling me that what I put myself in during the games is like having a car wreck every Sunday. It’s against the norm. You can find yourself in awkward positions. That stuff takes its toll. But if you take advantage of the health care, balance your body back out, put it back where it’s supposed to be, you function better, and you recover faster.”
Decathlon Gold Medallist
“If it were not for Chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal.”
“You obviously can’t compete at your fullest if you’re not in alignment. And your body can’t heal if your back is not in alignment. It was the holistic idea that I liked about chiropractic and that is what track and field is about. Every track and field athlete that I have ever met has seen a chiropractor at one time or another. In track and field, it is absolutely essential. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one has denied or refuted.”
“I am very fortunate to have, so-to-speak, my in-house chiropractor, Dr. Franco Colombu, as my own personal chiropractor. So, I visit Franco regularly, and he comes over to my house. He adjusts my wife, my kids, me, everybody gets an adjustment. And we feel always great when Franco leaves. Even when I have athletic injuries he’s always there for me, and helps me. So it’s really terrific, and I know that first hand. That’s why I always will be traveling around, all over the world, talking highly about the profession of chiropractic. You chiropractic doctors are really miracle workers, and that’s why it’s really great to have you here, part of the Arnold Classic. Because, like I said, the Arnold Classic and Fitness Weekend are about health and about fitness and preventive care.”
