Why do so many athletes from a broad range of sports rely on Chiropractic Care? Well, there’s no doubt that seeing a Chiropractor regularly has many benefits not just for athletes, but for everyone who commits to treatment.
However, athletes tend to experience much larger stresses in a shorter period than the average person day-to-day as they train rigorously to try and set themselves apart from the rest.
This is where staying aligned, preventing injury and maintaining good health become extremely important for an athlete, all of which can be accomplished by Chiropractic care! Also see these 5 Reasons Why Many Athletes See a Chiropractor.
Don’t take our word for it though. Here’s a list of some of the world’s most well-known athletes of the past and present who have counted on Chiropractic care as an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to staying healthy and at the top of their respective game.
Michael Jordan – Basketball
One of the all-time greats of basketball – if not THE greatest – was a firm believer in the results of Chiropractic care and attributes part of his success to the care he received. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1984, Michael went on to win six NBA championships and was named the league’s MVP five of those times.
Today, Jordan is the majority owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets and is an incredibly successful businessman with multiple brand endorsement deals throughout the sporting goods world. This is what he said about Chiropractic care: “Since I’ve been in Chiropractic, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds both mentally and physically.”
Tiger Woods – Golf
Tiger may not be in his prime in recent years, but what he accomplished as a pro golfer in the past was unheard of. He finished number one in 10 major professional golf competitions before the age of 30 including the 1997 Masters, 1999 PGA Championship and 2000 U.S. Open to name a few.
Tiger has often spoken about seeing his Chiropractor through the years and how it has been an instrumental part of his success. He’s said himself, “I’ve been going to Chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It’s as important to my training as practicing my swing.”
Evander Holyfield – Boxing
Evander was one of the toughest and most successful professional boxers of his era. With 47 wins and 10 losses over a 27-year boxing career, he reigned as the undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight (less than 200 pounds) and heavyweight (more than 200 pounds) divisions and is the only ever four-time world heavyweight champion.
Evander believes that it helped him maintain his edge in competition, and found that going to see a Chiropractor three times a week helped him improve his performance. He also said that, “I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. The majority of boxers go to get that edge,” regarding Chiropractic adjustments.
Barry Bonds – Baseball
Barry Bonds is often considered as one of the best baseball players of all time. In 22 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants, he earned several MLB hitting records including the most career home runs (762), a record he holds to this day.
Following an injury had during his career, he sough Chiropractic care for treatment and was impressed. He said, “I just saw my Chiropractor. I feel 100 percent better.” Another time in interview with Dr. Alan Palmer, a Chiropractor in the United States, Bonds made a remarkable statement, “I think it should be mandatory to see a Chiropractor and massage therapist,” regarding athletes.
Arnold Schwarzenegger – Body Building
Arnold may just be the most recognizable professional athlete of them all. The Austrian-American began his incredibly successful life as a professional body builder and powerlifter, winning Mr. Universe at the age of 20 and going on to win Mr. Olympia seven times. Apart from acting, he also is / was an author, businessman, filmmaker, philanthropist, politician and investor over his life time.
Arnold has given huge credit to Chiropractic care as part of his success in professional sports. Here’s a few quotes he’s said over the years:
“What you [Chiropractors] do is really powerful”
‘You Chiropractic doctors are really miracle workers”
“I found out the best way of going, is to use Chiropractors, not only after injury, but also before injury”
“He [the Chiropractor] adjusts my wife, my kids, me, everybody. And we always feel great when he leaves”
Tom Brady – Football
Tom Brady is an all-American professional player who is the only players to ever win six NFL Superbowl championships. Without a doubt, Tom is the centerpiece of the most successful players in the NFL’s recent history.
Tom Brady astutely believes in Chiropractic Care as an integral part of keeping him atop his game. He says, “Chiropractic just makes you feel so much better. When I walk out of the clinic, I feel like I’m about three inches taller and everything’s in place. As long as I see the Chiropractor, I feel like I’m one step ahead of the game.”
Joe Sakic – Hockey
Joe Sakic was one of hockey’s all time greats, as shown by his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. He won the Stanley Cup Championship twice during his illustrious career and was given several awards ranging from the Conn Smythe Trophy to the NHL All-Star Game MVP.
This is was Joe has to say about Chiropractors: “I see the chiropractor on a regular basis. I find that after my treatments I have better flexibility and improved range of motion. I recover quicker from injuries. I have more “jump” in my game and it improves my performance.”
Joe Montana – Football
Another proclaimed professional footballer in the NFL is Joe Montana. He won four Super Bowl Championships and was named the Super Bowl MVP three of those times. During his career, Joe suffered a serious injury, of which he recovered fully and went back to optimal performance afterwards.
When asked about it, he said, “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.” If Chiropractic care can work for Joe, it can work for you!
Lance Armstrong – Cycling
Lance Armstrong, despite the controversy, is one of the most famous cyclists of all time. Armstrong won seven consecutive Tour de France races, survived testicular cancer, and went on to compete again.
Armstrong said this about chiropractic care:
“The team wasn’t just riders. It was the mechanics, masseurs, chefs, seigneurs and doctors. But, the most important man on the team may have been the chiropractor.”
Wade Boggs – Baseball
Wade Boggs was a 12-time All-star professional baseball player who spent 18 years of his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox. With 118 home runs, 3,010 total hits and an 80 percent safety percentage, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame 2005.
After suffering from severe back pain for almost a decade, he was provided Chiropractic Care by Dr. Craig Newman, DC, and made a complete recovery. He went on to say, “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.”
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