Did you know there are a large number of professional athletes who swear by receiving chiropractic care? Arnold Schwarzenegger loves chiropractors and has his own in-house chiropractor;
“You chiropractic doctors are really miracle workers. But every time that I had a problem with an elbow injury, shoulder injury, or back injury, he was always right there with the adjustments. This is the way I found out the best way of going is to use chiropractors, not only after injuries, but also before injury.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Not only Arnold, but many famous athletes love chiropractors. Joe Montana and his 35 teammates all received chiropractic care right before winning the 1990 super bowl game. Gold medallist decathlete Dan O’brien said, “If it were not for chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal.” This praise is shared through a variety of sports, including boxing, golf, basketball to name a few.
Dr Seth Atkins has completed his PhD in exercise physiology, and he works extremely closely with professional athletes. He estimates that at least 90% of professional world class athletes utilise chiropractic care to prevent injuries and improve performance.
But how does chiropractic help athletes?
Well the process is quite simple. Your body is made up of trillions of cells, these cells are designed to interpret information from inside your own body and also the environment around you. Now if you suffer from a subluxation, this creates a disconnect between the brain and the body. When this information is not being sent or received correctly the body enters a down spiral.
The brain gets sent all of this incorrect information and then sends a response based on the information it has been given. This will cause inappropriate biomechanics (physiological stress) on the body which will increase the likelihood of injury.
So why do athletes see chiropractors?
The answer is simple, because they want the edge over their opponent. Athletes under chiropractic care suffer less injuries, improved performance and overall get more out of their body.
By seeing a chiropractor who is passionate about the nervous system, you will be rewarding your own body. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent who is running around all day, a physical labourer or just a weekend warrior! It doesn’t matter, your body deserves the best and you deserve to be at your peak!
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to reap the benefits of seeing a chiropractor. Call us today on (07) 5562 1311 and find out how we can help you reach your very best self.