Athletes and Chiropractic

Athletes And Chiropractic Treatment

Chiropractic Care is great for anyone involved in athletics, whether you are a professional or weekend warrior. By keeping your spine functioning as optimally as possible, you will play better, help prevent injuries, and help heal old injuries.

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.

“I would estimate that in excess of 90% of all world-class athletes use Chiropractic care to prevent injuries and to increase their performance potential.” Sean Atkings, Ph D Exercise Physiologist.

“Being a chiropractic patient has really helped me immensely. Lifting weights and seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis has made me a better golfer. I've been going to Chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It's as important to my training as practicing my swing." - Tiger Woods - PGA Professional

	“I could not have won without his chiropractor's help.” -Lance Armstrong-7 time Tour de France winner
	"Chiropractic just makes you feel so much better. When I walk out of the clinic, I feel like I'm about three inches taller and everything's in place. And as long as I see the chiropractor, I feel like I'm one step ahead of the game." - Tom Brady, 2 Super Bowl MVP's, 3 Time Champ Quarterback - New England Patriots
	"I only wish I had tried chiropractic a few years ago when I first started having back pain and maybe surgery would have never happened - now we know that chiropractic is not just for bad backs or necks. It's about prevention, so your body can function at optimum health. That is why children should also be adjusted." - Joe Montana, 3 Super Bowl MVP’s, 4 Time Champ, Quarterback – San Francisco 49ers
	“I don’t know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I’ve been in chiropractic, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds both mentally and physically.” Michael Jordan- 6-time NBA Champion, 6-Time Final MVP, 5-Time NBA MVP
	"Bodybuilders and fitness people have been using, very extensively, chiropractors in order to stay healthy and fit. Whenever I had a little problem with my body, I always ran to one of my dear friends; he was always right there with the adjustments. This is how I found out the best way of going, is to use chiropractors, not only after injuries , but also before injury." – Arnold Schwarzegger 6-Time “Mr. Olympia”
	"If it were not for Chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal." Dan O'Brien - Decathlon Gold Medallist
	"After that season, I decided to invest in me, to keep me going." He went on to say, "You can have a Ferrari body, but your wheels need balancing. I felt if I took care of my body, I could still function when I got older." Speaking about chiropractic Emmitt said “Some of it may seem hokey to some people, but if you traveled where I've traveled, done what I've done and seen the results that I've been getting, then you'd understand where I'm coming from." –Emmitt Smith

Other Athletes that use Chiropractic

* Mindy Mylrea
World Champion
"We put a great deal of stress on our bodies, so chiropractic is very helpful."
* Bernard Horn
Men's Champion
"My chiropractor is really phenomenal. I've gotten stronger and greatly     
increased my flexibility."
* Larry & Todd Wise
World Champions
* Jose Canseco
"I've found that it's a great stress reliever to get adjusted. It takes away a lot of
the tightness in the muscles"
* Wade Boggs
"Last year I found Dr. Newman (chiropractor), and I have been seeing him ever
since. I have been pain-free and feeling terrific. I swear by it. Now, it is just
maintenance and keeping in line so the nerves don't touch."
* Greg Mathews
Credits chiropractic with helping him get off the disabled list and overcome a
career-threatening slump!
* Ryan Sandberg
His wife Cindy explained, "He's had some awesome games after getting an
adjustment. He was frequently adjusted before games."
* Fred Funk
PGA Tour Professional
"I do believe chiropractic has really benefited my game. Over the last three   
years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the
benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get
out of balance, and chiropractic care helps....."
* Mark McGwire
* John Smolz
* Chris Sabo
* Robby Thompson
* Kirt Manwarning
* Atlanta Falcons Team
* San Francisco 49ers Team
* Detroit Lions Team
* Denver Broncos Team
* Dallas Cowboys Team
* Detroit Redwings Team
* Mark Portugal
* Brett Butler
* Wes Parker
* Don Sutton
* Roberto Clemente
* Rick Monday
* Jeff Reardon
* Dan Schayes
"I use chiropractic as my main source of healthcare."
* Jerome "The Bus" Bettis
* Charles Barkley
* Robert Parish
* Jack Sikma
* Scottie Pippin
* John Stockton
* Kenny Sousa
* Joel Thompson
* Brent Steiner
* Fred Klaven
* Dr. Frank Colombo
Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe, Mr. World, Mr. International,
Mr. Europe, Mr. Italy
* Lee Haney
Mr. Olympia (1984-91)
* Clifta Coulter
Miss USA
* John Defrendis
Mr. USA
* Grace Lewis
World Champion Power Lifter, Record Holder
* Kevin Levrone
National Champion
* Rick Valente
ESPN's "Body Shaping"
* Rocky Marciano
Heavyweight Champion 1956
* Jack Dempsy
* Tony Lopez
* Michael Carbojol
* Muhammad Ali
* Irving Fryar
"I definitely believe that chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness. I don't    
think I could maintain my level of play without chiropractic. When I go to Dr.   
Napoli for an adjustment I immediately feel better."
* Ed "Too Tall" Jones
* Charles Haley
* Roger Craig
* Bob Hayes
* Sean Landeta
* Paul Fraze
* Ricky Bell
* Dammone Johnson
* Alex Karras
* Mark May
* Gary Clark
* Terry Kirby
* Keith Jackson
* Mike Ingram
* Mike Timson
* Bill Fralic
* Warren Moon
* Dan Marino
* Terance Mathis
* Gary Downs
* Byron Hanspard
* Ruffin Hamilton
* Craig Saur
* Lester Archambeau
* Ronnie Bradford
* Tim Dwight
* Bob Christian
* Joe Profit
* Lenny McGill
* Keith Crawford
* Coey Louchiey
* Barbara Bunkowsky
LPGA Tour Professional
"I Have found that chiropractic keeps me flexible and pain-free so that I can perform at my highest level. The benefits of chiropractic have improved my golf swing, putting less stress and strain on my body and allowing me to be a more productive golfer. I believe it also helps prevent other associated injuries that are very common on the LPGA tour."
* Patti Rizzo
* Sandra Palmer
* Lynn Connelly
* Beth Daniel
* Jan Stephenson
* Donna White
* Kim Baur
* Patty Sheehan
* Lynn Adams
* Sally Little
* Amy Alcott
* Mary Lou Retton
* Olga Korbut
* Wayne Gretzky
* Brett Hull
* George Angat Jr.
US Lightweight Champion
"The split second that can be added to my speed by my chiropractor could be  
crucial. Chiropractic care gives him that little advantage, that little extra
strength and quickness and allows him his best opportunity to regain his title."
Manager-Denis Doucette
* Joe Greene
Long Jump
"I know chiropractic helped me. It helped my performance and I feel better."
* Donovan Bailey
100 Meter
* Alberto Juantorena
400 & 800 Meter
* Bruce Jenner
Decathlon
* Mac Wilkins
Discus
* Dwight Stones
Hi-jump
* Edwin Moses
Hurdles
* Maria Maricich
Skiing
* Suzy Chaffee
Skiing
* Mary Decker
Track
* Willie Banks
Triple Jump
* Joseph Arvay
Wrestler
* Nancy Ditz
Marathon