Category: Sports Performance

 

 

Bottom Line:

Not everyone spends the week preparing to “play on Sunday.” Most of us will never make it to the NFL, and our big game is more likely to take place in a conference room than in a stadium. But, no matter what you do for work; it’s no fun to do it in pain. Instead of lifting weights and working with the coach on a new play, your day-to-day may consist of long hours commuting and then 8 hours sitting at a desk. Research has shown that all of those hours sitting can place more stress on your spine than if you were working out and pushing the limits of your body all day long.

Why it Matters:

It may be a bit too late to change careers and try out for a professional sports team, but there are a few things you can do to stay healthy and productive at work and home just like the pros. Daily exercise, light stretching, and chiropractic care can all help keep your spinal discs healthy and strong. Adjustments allow your discs to say healthy by bringing in valuable nutrients to help the healing process and flushing out the inflammatory substances that can cause pain. Researchers from SPINE found that periodic chiropractic care may be able to detect, evaluate, and prevent future episodes of back pain!

– Sitting is one of the most stressful positions for your spine
– Periodic chiropractic visits can help evaluate, detect, and treat an emerging problem, thus preventing future episodes of low back pain.
– Keep your spine healthy with daily exercise, light stretching, and chiropractic care

Next Steps:

Instead of catching a game-winning touchdown, your idea of peak performance might include a fantastic presentation at your next team meeting. Don’t let pain slow you down and keep you on the sidelines. You have made an excellent choice to include chiropractic care as a part of your active lifestyle. If you don’t already include stretching in your daily routine let us know, we would be happy to provide a few tips to get you started!

Science Source:
Does Maintained Spinal Manipulation Therapy for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain Result in Better Long-Term Outcome? SPINE 2011

 

Bottom Line:

Athletes and active people are always looking for the competitive edge. There may not be anyone who embodies that spirit more than basketball legend Michael Jordan. He won multiple world championships, gold medals, and broke just about every record in the NBA. So what was the secret to his success? Well, aside from a tremendous amount of hardworking and persistence, Michael said, “I didn’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.”

Why it Matters:

Just like you, Mike was always striving to reach his full potential both physically and mentally. And with that statement, he joined athletes like Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Wayne Gretzky who have all talked about how chiropractic care helped they stay at the top of their game. With the rigors of pro sports and demands that these athletes place on their body, it makes sense that chiropractic care would be used to keep them healthy and to perform to their highest potential.

Here are what a few other star athletes had to say about chiropractic.

– “Chiropractic care has been instrumental in my life, both on and off the field…,” –Jerry Rice
-Performing at my best is important to me and should be to everyone. Getting adjusted regularly – along with practicing other good health habits that my mom helped me to establish – are all part of my goal to win in life and on the field. – Aaron Rodgers
– “I’ve been going to a chiropractor for as long as I can remember, it is as important as the practice of my swing.” – Tiger Woods

Next Steps:

Michael Jordan was ahead of his time with his training methods and healthcare choices. Now, its common to see a chiropractor on the sidelines of every professional sport. But, many people still aren’t aware of the benefits of chiropractic care. So next time someone compliments you on your golf swing or posture- let them know that chiropractic helped!

Science Source:

Packers’ Rodgers Has Deep Roots in Chico. New York Times 2011

Bottom Line:

Crossfitters are focused on strength and conditioning, with a healthy dose of competition mixed in. And if you are looking to improve your WOD (that’s workout a day for the uninitiated), then you need a plan to achieve your best performance, while making sure your body can recover quickly. Otherwise, injuries may start to pop up and cause you to slow down or even keep you from going to the gym altogether.

Why it Matters:

As someone who is looking for both optimal performance and recovery- there is no better choice than chiropractic. Exciting new research has shown that chiropractic adjustments can increase cortical drive by influencing your nervous system, which in results in increased strength. Also, adjustments can improve spinal motion and reduce inflammation- all of which help with recovery.

– CrossFit is a popular, high-intensity style workout
– Improving core strength and flexibility can reduce the likelihood of injuries
– Emerging research has shown an increase in strength after a spinal adjustment

Next Steps:

Crossfit is a demanding sport- which is one of the reasons it’s so fun. But unless you balance your activity with the proper rest and recovery, you could end up injured and in pain. Your adjustments will go a long way towards keeping you strong and active, but if you would like any recommendations on nutritional supplements or pain relieving creme’s just ask, we would be happy to help!

Science Source:

Impact of CrossFit-Related Spinal Injuries. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017

Bottom Line:

Professional sports is big business. The athletes are given access to a variety of the best healthcare options to help them play at the highest level possible. Over the past few years, you may have noticed some familiar faces on the sidelines- chiropractors. In a game of inches, sports performance is a huge part of winning. Chiropractors are on nearly every sideline working to keep the athletes happy, healthy, and productive over the course of a long and rigorous season.

Why it Matters:

The days of receiving shots of narcotics on the sidelines are over. Turning off the pain mechanism is an excellent way cause more injury, not less. But, with chiropractors there to help find the cause of the injury- the athletes can get back on the field feeling better than ever. Both the sports franchises and the players now realize that a team approach to care is best.

– Nearly every professional sports team has a team chiropractor on the sidelines
– “I did a lot of things to stay in the game, but regular visits to my chiropractor were among the most important.” – Jerry Rice, Pro Football Hall of Famer
– Chiropractors are there to help keep the athletes performing at their peak level

Next Steps:

All of us deal with aches and pains that can slow us down from the activities we enjoy. But, you don’t need to be a professional athlete to enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care. We utilize many of the same techniques offered to professional athletes right here in our practice. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and keep you active in the game of life.

Science Source:

The use and role of sport chiropractors in the national football league: a short report. JMPT 2002