Chiropractic care helps give a team and its athletes a competitive advantage in whatever sport they participate in. Specifically, it helps enhance endurance levels, assists in the recovery from many structural injuries, and helps overall peak performance. A recent study showed that athletes receiving Chiropractic spinal adjustments significantly increased their vertical jump height.
There are many professional basketball players who have mentioned chiropractic care during their interviews. John Stockton played 19 seasons in the NBA and only missed 22 games out of 1,526 regular season games, 18 of those in one season. In 2002 a Toronto sportswriter asked John what was the secret to his continued success into his 40’s. John replied, “A good Chiropractor.” Even Michael Jordan mentioned about his improvement of mentality and physicality since chiropractic care. Kobe Bryant relied on not just one, but two Doctors of Chiropractic to maintain his peak performance. Besides these championship players, there are many other professional players who are seeking professional care for their optimal functions.
Football players of all ages, from youths to professionals utilize Chiropractic because it is a drug-free way to better health and performance. Chiropractic adjustments help ensure that the body functions as efficiently as possible, which can maximize healing, ensure optimal recovery from all types of injuries as well as help in the prevention of injuries.
31 percent of NFL teams use chiropractors in an official capacity as part of their staff and a full 77 percent of the trainers have referred players to a Chiropractor. Aaron Rodgers, Two-Time League MVP Super Bowl XLV spoke on the interview, “Performing at my best is important to me and should be to everyone. Getting adjusted regularly, along with practicing other good health habits, are all part of my goals, to win in life and on the field.”
Stump, J, DC, Redwood, D, DC, JMPT, March/April 2002, Volume 25 – Number 3, The use and role of sport Chiropractors in the National Football League
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