Most of the greatest benefits achieved with Chiropractic adjustments go well beyond the alleviation of pain in the back, neck, or extremities. Many photographs capture Usain Bolt, the fastest person in the world, receiving Chiropractic care during warm ups or shortly before competition. Bolt and other athletes representing the highest levels of worldly competition make Chiropractic care a staple of their training regimen. Golfers, basketball players, wrestlers, and athletes in virtually every sport utilize the unique benefits of Chiropractic care. In addition to improving motion and reaction time, chiropractic adjustments also aid in recovery and allow athletes to push themselves in training sessions to achieve greater gains in preparation for the spotlight of competition. Coaches in all sports love Chiropractic because they know that Chiropractic care helps their athletes prevent injury and recover more fully and quickly.

Other benefits of regular Chiropractic adjustments include improved nervous system function, mobility, balance, and reaction time. These assets help maximize athletic performance in professional and recreational competitors. A study published in 2015 split a group of female athletes into two groups. One group received specific adjustments to areas of misalignment in a pelvic bone. The other group received functional muscle stretching to relieve soft tissue imbalances in the lower back. The results showed that elite female athletes receiving a Chiropractic adjustment to their pelvis experienced an increase in vertical jump height when compared to a control group. The group receiving additional stretching exhibited no change in vertical jump height while the group that received Chiropractic spinal adjustments experienced an average increase of 3.6 centimeters to their vertical jump height. Evidentiary studies continue to mirror previously produced evidence that Chiropractic adjustments unlock kinetic potential in the body.

Chiropractors do not seek to treat a condition, pain, or vertical jump height impairment. The purpose of Chiropractic adjustments focuses on restoring motion in the bones and joints of the spine. By improving movement and joint integrity, the health of nervous system impulses from brain to body improve due to the intimate connection between the spine and the brain. Appropriate alignment and movement in the spine alleviate pressure and negative feedback into and out of the brain. The brain better perceives internal and external needs as the spine becomes more well-adjusted. Every athlete of every level of competition, both professional, and recreational, deserves to understand the positive impact of whole-body health which comes from Chiropractic care. Access to regular spinal adjustments improves function and performance. Unlock greater potential with Chiropractic.

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Years ago after my wife first began getting regular Chiropractic adjustments.  As a result, her marathon time decreased by over 15 minutes. She set a new personal record of 3 hours and 16 minutes for running 26.2 miles. That’s a 16 minute improvement!

The research on Chiropractic is very profound and proves that sports performance is a key benefit of getting adjusted.

Chiropractic adjustments deliver results that no other pill, potion, lotion, or therapy can provide. In fact, a study in 2011 showed that Chiropractic increases Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a pre-cursor for energy in the body.

Higher levels of oxygen in the blood and tissues help increase healing and recovery.  This is another proven benefit from a specific Chiropractic adjustment.

A patient began bringing her two year old son into our office for Chiropractic care. The boy had been diagnosed as autistic and the previous year of his mom’s life had been a living hell. She told me that she found herself resenting her son because of his health and behavior. After just two months of care, she pulled me aside with tears in her eyes to say that her son’s behavior and health had improved. As a result, she felt the hardness and hurt inside herself transforming back into the love of a mother. Some of us cannot even fathom the idea that we could not love our children as God intended. But this is a reality for many parents and guardians.

Everyone from babies and parents to runners and golfers can experience the improved quality of life and performance that Chiropractic gives.

The research continues to prove what all people need to know: Chiropractic delivers.

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