Famous Athletes Utilize Chiropractic!

Today, many athletes are discovering the relationship between proper spinal mechanics, alignment and their own level of achievement.Athletes like Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lance Armstrong, Nolan Ryan, Muhammad Ali, Carl Lewis and Roger Craigare just a few of the growing number of current and former professional and world-class athletes who realize the value of proper structural alignment and balance in their bodies. They have learned through their own experiences what research has proven; through Chiropractic care, one can demonstrate faster reaction times, better balance, improved coordination and increased muscular power. Athletes under Chiropractic care also have greater flexibility and stamina, and they recover from injuries faster than those not under Chiropractic care!

Chiropractic and Athletes

Athletes have special needs and East Lake Chiropractic understands the specific nature and requirements needed to help you perform optimally. Whether it's during the season or in the off season, Chiropractic care is becoming the competitive advantage that many athletes are now seeking. When your body is in better alignment, your nervous system is finely tuned, all pistons are firing!!! This leads to better performance, fewer injuries and quicker recovery. A study conducted in 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. If professional and world-class athletes benefit from Chiropractic care, so can you!

Tiger Woods

"Being a chiropractic patient has really helped me immensely."

"...seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis has made me a better golfer. 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: "I do believe in Chiropractic. I found that going to my Chiropractor three times a week helped my performance."He says"Once I drove 20 miles to see a Chiropractor before a fight. I have to have my adjustment before I go into the ring. . . .

Saints 2006 first-round pick Reggie Bush has been receiving regular chiropractic care since high school. "I look at chiropractic care as important to keeping me healthy and at the top of my game," said the former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion from the University of Southern California (USC).

Saints wide receiver Lance Moore, who converted the crucial two-point conversion during Super Bowl XLIV also relies on chiropractic treatment to be game-time ready.

"Not only did my chiropractor get me back on the field, but he helped me to stay on the field. My body just feels much better overall because of the care I've gotten," quotes Moore.

"Lance said that he could not have won without his Chiropractor's help. Quoted from his book,Every Second Counts,"The guy who put us all back together was our chiropractor..."In another interview, Lance says"The Chiropractor is the most important person on the team staff."Little Known Fact: Lance pays his Chiropractor to travel along with them to every race! Lance is seen here with his Chiropractor, Dr. Spencer.

Justin Gatlin - 100 and 200 Meter Olympic Gold Medalist"Being a full-time competitor means an increased risk of injury. At this level of competition, we have to make sure to take care of our entire body, and that includes the recovery of it. Sports medicine plays a key role in minimizing any damage, so I visit chiropractor Dr. David Pascal on a regular basis.

"Dan O'Brien - Gold Medal Decathlete"If I could put a percentage value on it, I think I compete eight to ten percent better from regular Chiropractic care. I think that is how much of a benefit it is--if not more. If it wasn't for Chiropractic, I wouldn't have won the gold medal."declared O'Brien."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 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."Dan O'Brien is seen here having a nerve scan.

Jose Canseco - Professional Baseball Player"I've found that it's a great stress reliever to get adjusted. It takes away a lot of the tightness in the muscles."

Joe Montana - All-Pro Quarterback"I've been seeing a Chiropractor and he's really been helping me out a lot. Chiropractic has been a big part of my game. Chiropractic care works for me."Joe Montana, one of the most recognizable celebrity athletes, holder of four Superbowl rings, three Superbowl MVP's and Player of the Year in 1990 has just agreed to become the spokesperson for Chiropractic in the State of California.

Emmitt Smith - NFL Rushing Record HolderAn article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram explains that it all started after the 1994 season when Smith endured a lot of hamstring problems and he began to ask himself some tough questions."Do I need to get more rest? Do I need to eat better? Do I need a little more training? How can I take care of my body better? Do I need to find a Chiropractor? It was time for me to invest in me,"Smith said."I found a specialist that's really good in balancing out my body to make sure my hips are rotated right, and my body is functioning properly. I remember somebody telling me that what I put myself in during the games is like having a car wreck every Sunday. It's against the norm. You can find yourself in awkward positions. That stuff takes its toll. But if you take advantage of the health care, balance your body back out, put it back where it's supposed to be, you function better, and you recover faster."

Arnold Schwarzenegger"I am very fortunate to have, so-to-speak, my in-house Chiropractor, Dr. Franco Colombu, as my own personal Chiropractor. So, I visit Franco regularly, and he comes over to my house. He adjusts my wife, my kids, me, everybody gets an adjustment. And we feel always great when Franco leaves. Even when I have athletic injuries, he's always there for me, and helps me. So it's really terrific, and I know that first hand. That's why I always will be traveling around, all over the world, talking highly about the profession of Chiropractic. You Chiropractic Doctors are really miracle workers, and that's why it's really great to have you here, part of the Arnold Classic. Because, like I said, the Arnold Classic and Fitness Weekend are about health and about fitness and preventative care."

Barry Bonds - Home Run Record Holder"I go to my Chiropractor on a regular basis because I want to prolong my career as long as possible."He states,"I see him about once a week in between my training (sessions). By getting an adjustment once a week from him, I feel I can sustain my career."