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Today numerous professional, college and high school athletes use chiropractic to increase performance, prevent injury, and recover quicker from an injury.
If you want to compete at your highest level, chiropractic should be an important part of your training along with your workouts, nutrition and rest.
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Dr. Wander is the team chiropractor for the Washington Chiefs Football Team
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A research study conducted by Drs. Anthony Lauro and Brian Mouch, published in The Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation, 1991, indicated chiropractic care might improve athletic performance by as much as 16.7% over a two week period.
The report also concluded that subluxation-free athletes react faster, coordinate better, execute fine movements with improved accuracy and precision, amounting to an overall better athlete.
Top professionals in every sport are under chiropractic care to increase health and performance.
The following are just a few sports stars under chiropractic care.
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Dan O'Brien
The World's Greatest Athlete
Valerie Worrell
Champion NATURAL Bodybuilder and a practice member
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Joe Montana
"I've been seeing a chiropractor and he's really been helping me out a lot. Chiropractic's been a big part of my game."
Joe Montana and 35 of his teammates received chiropractic care right before the 1990 Super Bowl Game.
Irving Fryar
"I definitely believe that chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness. I don't think I could maintain my level of play without chiropractic. When I go to Dr. Napoli for an adjustment I immediately feel better."
Emmit Smith
"I go see Dr. Bill (chiropractor) when I get bent out of shape on Sundays. Playing in a football game is like being in 30-40 car accidents."
Crawford Kerr
"Dr. Bill (chiropractor) kept me on the field many times."
Atlanta Falcons Team
San Francisco 49ers Team
Detroit Lions Team
Denver Broncos Team
Dallas Cowboys Team
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
"Bodybuilders and fitness people have been using chiropractic very extensively in order to stay healthy and fit. I found it was better to go to a chiropractor before you get injured.
We are a perfect team- the world of fitness and the world of chiropractors."
Dr. Frank Colombo, Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe, Mr. World, Mr. International, Mr. Europe, Mr. Italy, Mr. Olympia (1984-91)
Lee Haney
Clifta Coulter, Miss USA
John Defrendis, Mr. USA
Grace Lewis, World Champion Powerlifter, Record Holder
Kevin Levrone, National Champion
Rick Valente, ESPN's "Body Shaping"
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Detroit Redwings Team
Wayne Gretzky
Brett Hall
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Jorge Angat Jr., US Lightweight Champion
"The split second that can be added to my speed by my chiropractor could be crucial."
"Chiropractic care gives him that little advantage, that little extra strength and quickness and allows him his best opportunity to regain his title."
Manager-Denis Doucette
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Jose Canseco
"I've found that it's a great stress reliever to get adjusted. It takes away a lot of the tightness in the muscles"
Wade Boggs
"Last year I found Dr. Newman (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."
Greg Mathews
Credits chiropractic with helping him get off the disabled list and overcoming career-threatening slump!
Ryan Sandberg
His wife Cindy explained, "He's had some awsome games after getting an adjustment. He was frequently adjusted before games."
Barry Bonds
Mark McGuire
John Smoltz
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Dan Schayes
"I use chiropractic as my main source of healthcare."
Gerald Wilkins
"I didn't know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor.
Since I've been in chiropractic, I've improved by leaps and bounds, both mentally and physically."
Charles Barkeley
Robert Parrish
Michael Jordan
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Fred Funk, PGA Tour Professional
"I do believe chiropractic has really benefited my game. Over the last three years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get out of balance, and chiropractic care helps..."
Barbara Bunkowsky, LPGA Tour Professional
"I Have found that chiropractic keeps me flexible and pain-free so that I can perform at my highest level. The benefits of chiropractic have improved my golf swing, putting less stress and strain on my body and allowing me to be a more productive golfer.
I believe it also helps prevent other associated injuries that are very common on the LPGA tour."
Tiger Woods
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Evander Holyfield
"I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to get that edge."
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US Women’s Soccer
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The Rock
The Big Show
Triple H
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Katherine Kelly Lang, Bold & Beautiful Soap Opera Star
"I leave my chiropractor's office feeling fresh and rejuvenated and back in line the way I should be. He has also been successful at getting rid of my tension headaches."
Lou Waters, CNN Today
"I like to go to the chiropractor at least once a week and have for the past 20-25 years. I feel better when I go; I have more energy."
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John Robbins, author of Pulitzer Prize-nominated international best seller, "Diet For A New America"
"Chiropractic works in harmony with the basic healing forces of the body, whereas the allopathic, western medical establishment doesn't have nearly as holistic a vision."
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Dr. Joyce Verdel
"Chiropractic helps athletes and people working out, engaging in a sport or even just performing daily functions such as walking and sitting, to operate at their peak levels of performance without pain. I highly recommend that you pay a visit to your local chiropractor."
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Dan O'Brien, Decathlon
"You obviously can't compete at your fullest if you're not in alignment. And your body can't heal if your back is not in alignment. It was the holistic idea that I liked about chiropractic and that is what track and field is about. Every track and field athlete that that I have ever met has seen a chiropractor at one time or another. In track and field, it is absolutely essential. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one has denied or refuted."
Joe Greene, Long Jump
"I know chiropractic helped me. It helped my performance and I feel better."
Donovan Baily, 100 Meter
Alberto Juantorena, 400 & 800 Meter
Bruce Jenner, Decathalon
Mac Wilkins, Discus
Dwight Stones, Hi-jump
Edwin Moses, Hurdles
Maria Maricich, Skiing
Suzy Chaffee, Skiing
Mary Decker, Track
Willie Banks, Triple Jump
Joseph Arvay, Wrestler
Nancy Ditz, Marathon
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Source "Chiropractic Works"
Articles about Athletes and Chiropractic:
Chiropractic & Natural Fitness Symposium Features Arnold Schwarzenegger
More Athletes Seek Chiropractic Care for better performance
Golfers Love Chiropractic
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