Athletes and Chiropractic
Chiropractors have been aiding athletes in their sports performance for quite some time. Many successful athletes, both during the season and off-season, have depended on Chiropractic care to enhance performance, wellness and health.
Research shows that over a two week period, Chiropractic care increases athletic performance by as much as 17%, offering athletes a competitive advantage. This occurs because of an improvement in nerve function and better communication between the brain and body.
Athletes without subluxations have better coordination and reaction time, fewer injuries, improved accuracy and precision and increased muscle strength and balance. This translates to an overall improvement in quality of life for anyone, not just athletes.
Professional athletes in every sport are using Chiropractic as a method to increase performance and wellness. Here are a few who confirm that Chiropractic works:
Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong has been receiving Chiropractic care since January of 1999. He claims that Chiropractic has helped him keep his body in tact for the harsh demands of the Tour de France. Lance once said that he could not have won without his chiropractor's help.
“The Chiropractor is the most important person on the team staff.” – Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France Winner
Wade Boggs
"Last year I found my 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." – Wade Boggs, Professional Baseball Player
Barry Bonds
Before his retirement, the San Francisco Giants’ outfielder and one of baseball’s greatest players, Barry Bonds was a strong advocate for Chiropractic care.
“I go to my chiropractor on a regular basis, because I want to prolong my career as long as possible. I see him about once a week, in between my training (sessions). By getting an adjustment once a week from him, I feel I can sustain my career a lot longer." – Barry Bonds, Home Run Record Holder
Barry Bonds retired in 2007, marking his 21st year in baseball.
Tiger Woods
"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 the chiropractor for as long as I remember. It's as important to my game as practicing my swing!" – Tiger Woods, Professional Golfer
When Tiger was 17 in 1995, he appeared on the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation’s (CCF) Tournament of Roses Parade Float, advocating
Evander Holyfield
