Chiropractic care in sports
A long history
Chiropractic care has been around for more than a century since Daniel David Palmer initiated a back adjustment to one lucky janitor. Nowadays athletes of all levels have discovered the value sports chiropractors bring as they expertly tackle pain relief, recovery, and the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries related to their sport.
For example, Olympians began working with chiropractic specialists in 1976. Fast-forward four decades and many professional athletic organizations recognize just how much help these doctors can be!
For decades, top athletes have had an edge and, in part, it's been chiropractic treatment. From boxing great Rocky Marciano to baseball legend Babe Ruth, world-class competitors know that the art, science, and philosophy of this trusted practice can help keep them in top condition.
You may not realize it but these days many teams wouldn't be complete without a reliable chiropractor on board… We’re talking about up to 90% of the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and professionals in alternative sports!
Emmitt Smith
“Some of [chiropractic] 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.”
Tom Brady
“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. As long as I see the chiropractor, I feel like I’m one step ahead of the game.”
What some of the legends had to say
Though there’s plenty of controversy surrounding him, Tom Brady is no ordinary athlete - and his secret to staying healthy, successful, and injury-free throughout his career? In part, he endorses the profession of chiropractic.
If a sports car needs regular maintenance checks for optimal performance on the track, then elite athletes need routine chiropractic adjustments too. Think of all the wreckage their bodies endure for their profession! When Brady played for New England he worked with a doctor of chiropractic who had been the Patriots’ exclusive provider for 30 years. He had treated 30 - 40 NFL athletes per year.
Young guns will certainly recognize Tom Brady, but may not know Emmitt Smith. This legend is an inspiration in more ways than one. He wrote his own record-breaking story as the National Football League's all-time leader in rushing yards. And he was very vocal about the benefit of chiropractic treatments.
This professional athlete credited much of his longevity and injury prevention to regular chiropractic care from Dr. Rob Parker. The doctor was so dedicated that he even accompanied Emmit on team trips for last-minute touch-ups pregame. Smith experienced a difference so much so that he asked his chiropractor to move his location closer to the team practice field.
In-house services
deep tissue laser therapy
This modern, non-invasive technique naturally accelerates your body's own healing process – helping you feel better faster! Photobiomodulation instigated by red and near-infrared light helps reduce inflammation, improve wound health and even alleviate acute or chronic discomfort.
Laser treatment has been backed by over 4000 studies to help reduce inflammation and improve circulation. When combined with chiropractic adjustments, we've seen patients able to get back on their feet faster.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING LASER THERAPY TREATMENT
Different wavelengths of light can be used to treat a variety of conditions. Modern chiropractic utilizes cutting-edge technology like laser therapy to target the appropriate depth of treatment within your body. This achieves mitochondrial results without prescription drugs or surgery. It takes a few minutes and is painless while extremely accurate to your pain point. Experience varies from gentle warmth to soothing relaxation with some users reporting that the pain increased briefly immediately after their treatment.
Power Plate rehabilitation
With Power Plate, you take advantage of Acceleration Training principles to supercharge your body. Everyone knows athletes need explosive power during competition - that’s acceleration training! The intensely fast vibrations of Power Plate trigger your body to act and counteract intuitively. This stimulates an exhaustive list of activities within your muscles, nervous system, joints, brain, and more.
Its revolutionary whole-body vibration decreases pain and increases circulation - transforming posture and spine rehabilitation. Now you can enjoy better recovery with this great fitness solution!
If you’re an athlete and you’re ready to become all that you can be, talk to a chiropractor and see how treatment may be beneficial for you. Visit the contact page or call now.