Why Pro Athletes Choose Chiropractic Care
Bottom Line:
For more than 100 years now, all kinds of professional athletes have used chiropractic care. They utilize chiropractic care to recover after training or competition, reduce their likelihood of injury, and to even get an edge in performance.
This treatment and service use to be a secret to most, but now this way of improving your body’s performance is well-known.
Chiropractic care is utilized by athletes and teams of all ages. From high school sports up to professional organizations and players.
Did you know…
28 of 30 MLB teams utilize chiropractic
ALL 30 NBA franchises have a chiropractor on salary
ALL 32 NFL teams offer chiropractic services to their players
In 2017, 72% of PGA golfers utilized chiropractic care regularly
With chiropractic constantly growing among other sporting teams as well! Although there is documentation of chiropractors working with multiple women’s sporting leagues, no specifics were provided.
Chiropractic can improve the performance of the nervous system by alleviating major stressor that can affect speed and efficiency of body signals, but also improve the body’s range of motion and ability to move, as well as decrease recovery time and pain experienced. All of these well backed reasons athletes should be involved with chiropractic care to improve their performance.
Why it Matters:
Historically, the medical staff of pro sports teams have focused primarily on helping athletes recover from injuries more so than improving their performance - that was left to the coaches.
Chiropractors provide a unique bridge between the player, coach, and medical team. They do so by becoming more proactive in the focus on prevention of injury, improving mobility, and of course, enhancing performance. This proactive approach cannot only keep players healthier and off the IR, but help the team be more successful in training AND competition.
Pro sports are big business and it is well recognized how important it is to do everything in their power to stay available to their team, off the injured list, and play their best for the organization.
What began as a way to reduce injuries has evolved into a way to improve performance.
New research shows how spinal adjustments can influence the brain, spinal cord, and even muscle strength.
Here are three exciting findings in literature:
· Motor control and movement patterns can improve following a spinal adjustment.
· Spinal adjustments can positively alter how the body processes pain.
· Increases in muscle strength have been observed following spinal adjustments.
Next Steps:
Professional athletes and organizations choose to utilize chiropractic for many different reasons.
For some, it's the focus on mobility and movement of the body, and for some seeking a performance edge.
No matter what drives an athlete to seek out a chiropractor's expertise, one thing is for sure: the use of chiropractic care in competitive athletics is here to stay!
As an experienced Omaha chiropractor, Dr. Sealey understands the distinct needs of athletes and tailors his approach to their individual goals and requirements. Just like pro athletes, any active person can benefit from regular chiropractic care, and it's not uncommon for weekend warriors to use similar strategies as professional athletes to improve their performance and recovery times.
Living in Omaha, we're fortunate to have access to chiropractic care that is on par with the treatment received by professional athletes. It's as simple as looking up "chiropractor near me" and scheduling a visit with us at ProMove Chiropractic & Performance.
If you or your athlete are looking to stay healthy or improve your performance we’re here to help at ProMove!
Dalton Sealey DC, CSCS
ProMove Chiropractic & Performance
402.915.4901
drsealey@promovechiropractic.com
You don't have to be a professional athlete to benefit from chiropractic care. If you're ready to unlock your performance potential and improve your recovery, reach out to your reliable Omaha chiropractor today at 402.915.4901. Like the pros, you can also benefit from the power of chiropractic care to enhance your overall athletic performance and well-being.
Science Source(s):
The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Cortical Drive. Brain Sciences. 2017.
The Effects of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation. Scientific Reports. 2019.
Neurophysiological Effects of Spinal Manipulation.Spine Journal.2002.