Athletic Performance and Chiropractic

In the mid 1990's a study was done to see if chiropractic care had any affect on athletic performance. Having worked with athletes and being an athlete myself, I already knew what the study was going to show. The study had a group of athletes, male and female, and divided them into two groups. One group trained, the second group trained as well, and also received chiropractic care. A baseline of athletic performance was established and each group began their training. At the end of six weeks, the baseline tests were again performed. While each group showed improvement, the chiropractic group showed a 14.7% increase in athletic performance over training alone!

It only makes sense that the group that got regular "tune-ups" would perform better. Chiropratic adjustments improve balance, coordination, flexibility, proprioception, strength and stamina. This is why so many top athletes (professional, Olympic, and collegiate) make chiropractic care part of their training program.

From personal experience, if not for regular chiropractic adjustments, there is no way I could physically continue to play semi-pro football at age 44.

Here is a small list of notable athletes that utilize chiropractic care: Tiger Woods, Evander Holyfield, Joe Montana, Emmitt Smith, Barry Bonds, US Women's National Soccer Team,..... And the list keeps growing and growing. Last winter, I had the opportunity to attend a sports seminar with the Pro-Football Chiropractic Association. I had a wonderful time working with the team chiropractors for the Ind. Colts, Det. Lions, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens. Most of these guys are busy non-stop adjusting their players on game day. Not for injury care, that's what the training staff is for, but for enhanced performance. Joe Montana was noted for saying his vision and anticipation improved after an adjustment.

The athletic groups I work with; The Fox Valley Force www.foxvalleyforce.com The Fox Cityz Foxz www.foxcityzfoxz.com and The Paper Valley Roller Girls www.papervalleyrollergirls.com have used me for mostly injury care. But a few are starting to see the improved performance benefits of care prior to matches or practice.

It is really fun to see someone utilize their full genetic potential on the athletic field, when athletes record a personal best or perform better than expected. If I can help athletes succeed, that is one of the greatest thrills I ever get.

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