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