Athletes
A research study
conducted by Drs. Anthony Lauro and Brian Mouch,
published in the journal of Chiropractic research and
Clinical Investigation, 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. The following are just a few
sports stars under chiropractic care.
- AEROBICS
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- Mindy Mylrea
- World Champion
- "We put a great deal of
stress on our bodies, so chiropractic is very
helpful."
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- Bernard Horn
- Men's Champion
- "My chiropractor is really phenomenal. I've gotten stronger and greatly
increased my flexibility."
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- Larry & Todd Wise
- World Champions
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- Jose Canseco
- "I've found that it's a
great stress reliever to get adjusted.
- It takes away a lot of the
tightness in the muscles"
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- Wade Boggs
- "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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- Greg Mathews
- Credits chiropractic with
helping him get off the disabled list
- and overcome a
career-threatening slump!
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- Ryan Sandberg
- His wife Cindy explained,
"He's had some awesome games after getting an
adjustment.
- He was frequently adjusted
before games."
Mark McGwire
John Smolz
Chris Sabo
Robby Thompson
Kirt Manwarning
Mark Portugal
Brett Butler
Wes Parker
Don Sutton
Roberto Clemente
Rick Monday
Jeff Reardon
- Dan Schayes
- "I use chiropractic as my
main source of healthcare."
- Gerald Wilkins
- "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."
Michael Jordan
Charles Barkley
Robert Parish
Jack Sikma
Scottie Pippin
John Stockton
Kenny Sousa
Joel Thompson
Brent Steiner
Fred Klaven
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- "Bodybuilders and fitness
people have been using chiropractic very
extensively in order to stay healthy and fit. I
found it was better to go to a chiropractor
before you get injured. We are a perfect team-
the world of fitness and the world of
chiropractors."
- Dr. Frank Colombo
- Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe, Mr.
World, Mr. International,
- Mr. Europe, Mr. Italy
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- Lee Haney
- Mr. Olympia (1984-91)
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- Clifta Coulter
- Miss USA
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- John Defrendis
- Mr. USA
- Grace Lewis
- World Champion Power Lifter, Record
Holder
- Kevin Levrone
- National Champion
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- Rick Valente
- ESPN's "Body Shaping"
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- Evander Holyfield
- "I have to have an
adjustment before I go into the ring.
- I do believe in chiropractic.
I found that going to a chiropractor
- three times a week helps my
performance.
- The majority of boxers go to
get that edge."
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- Rocky Marciano
- Heavyweight Champion 1956
Jack Dempsy
Tony Lopez
Michael Carbojol
Muhammad Ali
- Joe Montana
- "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."
- Joe Montana and 35 of his teammates received chiropractic care
- right before the 1990 Super Bowl
Game.
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- Irving Fryar
- I definitely believe that
chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness.
- I don't think I could maintain
my level of play without chiropractic.
- When I go to Dr. Napoli for an
adjustment I immediately feel better."
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- Emmit Smith
- "I go see Dr. Bill
(chiropractor) when I get bent out of shape on
Sundays.
- Playing in a football game is
like being in 30-40 car accidents."
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- Crawford Kerr
- "Dr. Bill (chiropractor)
kept me on the field many times."
Atlanta Falcons
Team
San Francisco
49ers Team
Detroit Lions
Team
Denver Broncos
Team
Dallas Cowboys
Team
Ed "Too
Tall" Jones
Charles Haley
Roger Craig
Bob Hayes
Sean Landeta
Paul Fraze
Ricky Bell
Dammone Johnson
Alex Karras
Mark May
Gary Clark
Terry Kirby
Keith Jackson
Mike Ingram
Mike Timson
Bill Fralic
Warren Moon
Dan Marino
Terance Mathis
Gary Downs
Byron Hanspard
Ruffin Hamilton
Craig Saur
Lester
Archambeau
Ronnie Bradford
Tim Dwight
Bob Christian
Joe Profit
Lenny McGill
Keith Crawford
Coey Louchiey
- Fred Funk
- PGA Tour Professional
- "I do believe
chiropractic has really benefited my game. Over
the last three years,
- I feel I have become more
exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits
- of chiropractic for me and my
game. I realize how your body
- can get out of balance, and
chiropractic care helps....."
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- Barbara Bunkowsky
- LPGA Tour Professional
- "I Have found that
chiropractic keeps me flexible and pain-free
- so that I can perform at my
highest level. The benefits of chiropractic have
- improved my golf swing,
putting less stress and strain on my body
- and allowing me to be a more
productive golfer.
- I believe it also helps
prevent other associated injuries
- that are very common on the
LPGA tour."
Tiger Woods
Patti Rizzo
Sandra Palmer
Lynn Connelly
Beth Daniel
Jan Stephenson
Donna White
Kim Baur
Patty Sheehan
Lynn Adams
Sally Little
Amy Alcott
Mary Lou Retton
Olga Korbut
Detroit Redwings
Team
Wayne Gretzky
Brett Hull
- George Angat Jr.
- US Lightweight Champion
- "The split second that
can be added to my speed
- by my chiropractor could be
crucial."
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- "Chiropractic care gives
him that little advantage,
- that little extra strength and
quickness and allows him
- his best opportunity to regain
his title."
- Manager-Denis Doucette
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- Dan O'Brien
- Decathlon
- "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 tat is what
track and field is about. Every track and field
athlete that 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."
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- Joe Greene
- Long Jump
- "I know chiropractic
helped me. It helped my performance and I feel
better."
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- Donovan Baily
- 100 Meter
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- Alberto Juantorena
- 400 & 800 Meter
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- Bruce Jenner
- Decathlon
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- Mac Wilkins
- Discus
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- Dwight Stones
- Hi-jump
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- Edwin Moses
- Hurdles
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- Maria Maricich
- Skiing
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- Suzy Chaffee
- Skiing
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- Mary Decker
- Track
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- Willie Banks
- Triple Jump
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- Joseph Arvay
- Wrestler
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- Nancy Ditz
- Marathon
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