Professional sports is big business. The athletes are given access to the best health and performance strategies to help them play at the highest level possible. In a game of inches, sports performance is a huge part of winning. Over the past few years, you may have noticed some familiar faces on the sidelines- chiropractors. On nearly every sideline, chiropractors are working to keep the athletes happy, healthy, and productive throughout a long and rigorous season.
The days of receiving shots of narcotics on the sidelines between plays are over. Turning off your ability to feel pain with short-term drugs is an excellent way to 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. Nearly every major sports franchise and player now realize that a team approach to care is best.
- It is estimated that 90% of professional and Olympic-class athletes use chiropractic care to increase performance and reduce the risk of injury.
- Chiropractors help keep the athletes performing at their peak level
- Maintaining a balance of strength and flexibility through your entire range of motion can help both you and the pros, reduce your risk of injury, and perform your best
Improving Your Crossfit Performance
The popularity of Crossfit has exploded over the past ten years. Crossfitters are focused on strength and conditioning, with a healthy dose of competition mixed in. And if you are looking to improve your WOD (that's workout a day for the uninitiated), then you need a plan to achieve your best performance while making sure your body can recover quickly on your off days. Otherwise, injuries may start to pop up and cause you to slow down or even keep you from going to the gym altogether.
As someone looking for optimal performance and recovery, there is no better choice than chiropractic. Exciting new research has shown that chiropractic adjustments can increase cortical drive by influencing your nervous system, resulting in a temporary increase in strength. Also, adjustments will help improve your spinal motion and reduce inflammation-all of which help with recovery.
-Chiropractors can help unlock your body's flexibility, most notably in your back, allowing you to approach lifting exercises properly.
- Improving core strength and flexibility can reduce the likelihood of injuries
- Emerging research has shown an increase in strength after spinal adjustments
Be Like Mike: How to Reach Your Full Potential
Athletes and active people are always looking for a competitive edge. There may not be anyone who embodies that spirit more than basketball legend Michael Jordan. He won multiple world championships, gold medals and broke just about every record in the NBA. So what was the secret to his success? Well, aside from a tremendous amount of hard work and persistence, Michael said, "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."
Just like you, Mike was always striving to reach his full potential both physically and mentally. And with that statement, he joined athletes like Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Wayne Gretzky, who have all talked about how chiropractic care helped them stay at the top of their game. With the rigors of pro sports and demands that these athletes place on their bodies, it makes sense that chiropractic care would be used to keep them healthy and to perform to their highest potential.
Here are what a few other star athletes had to say about chiropractic.
-“Chiropractic care has been instrumental in my life, both on and off the field...," -Jerry Rice -“Performing at my best is important to me and should be to everyone. Getting adjusted regularly along with practicing other good health habits that my mom helped me to establish are all part of my goal to win in life and on the field." – Aaron Rodgers
- "I've been going to a chiropractor for as long as I can remember; it is as important as the practice of my swing." - Tiger Woods
Pro Tips to Keep Your Spinal Discs Healthy
Not everyone spends the week preparing to "play on Sunday." Most of us will never make it to the NFL, and our big game is more likely to take place in a conference room than in a stadium. But, no matter what you do for work, it's no fun to try to get through your day in pain. Instead of working with the coach on a new play, your day-to-day may consist of long hours commuting and then 8 hours sitting at a desk. You may be surprised to discover that all of those hours sitting can actually place more stress on your spine than if you were working out and pushing the limits of your body all day long.
It may be a bit too late to change careers and try out for a professional sports team, but there are a few things you can do to stay healthy and productive at work and home, just like the pros. Daily exercise, light stretching, and chiropractic care can all help keep your spinal discs healthy and strong. Researchers from SPINE found that periodic chiropractic care may help detect, evaluate, and prevent future episodes of back pain! Adjustments allow your discs to stay healthy by bringing in valuable nutrients to help the healing process and flushing out the inflammatory substances that can cause pain.
- Sitting is one of the most stressful positions for your spine and increases the pressure on your spinal discs
- Periodic chiropractic visits can help evaluate, detect, and treat an emerging problem, thus preventing future episodes of low back pain.
- Keep your spine healthy with daily exercise, light stretching, and chiropractic care
Next Steps:
Instead of catching a game-winning touchdown, your idea of peak performance might include a fantastic presentation at your next team meeting. Don't let pain slow you down and keep you on the sidelines. You have made an excellent choice to include chiropractic care as a part of your active lifestyle. If you don't already include stretching in your daily routine, let us know, we would be happy to provide a few tips to get you started! If you are trying to get back in the game or better your sports performance come see us at Cumberland Chiropractic and Sports Medicine!
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