Sports Chiropractic
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care For Athletes
Dr. Peter HinzJuly 29, 2016

Why Chiropractic Care Benefits Athletes
Experts estimate that nearly 90% of world-class athletes utilize chiropractic care as part of their wellness regimen. All NFL teams incorporate chiropractors into their medical staff, and athletic trainers frequently recommend chiropractic evaluation and treatment, with 77% having made such referrals.
Key Benefits for Athletes
Undo Body Punishment from Sports
Sports place significant physical demands on the body over time. When spinal subluxations occur, nervous system irritation develops, compromising overall bodily function. Regular adjustments enable athletes to perform at the elite levels they've trained to achieve.
Decreases Pain
The spine houses the nervous system. Subluxations create stress and strain throughout the body. "Through chiropractic care, patients experienced reduced low-back pain and restored normal function faster than traditional medical treatments."
Treats Various Sports Injuries
Whether practitioners engage in CrossFit, Zumba, barre, pilates, running, or boxing, chiropractic addresses their specific needs. Spinal adjustments eliminate subluxations, helping individuals feel their best, perform optimally, and achieve continuous improvement.
Non-invasive Treatment
Studies demonstrate that chiropractic treatments help athletes recover from multiple injuries without pain medication or surgical intervention, allowing more time doing what they love rather than managing pain.
Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
Numerous studies confirm chiropractic care supports athletes in reaching peak performance through accelerated recovery, fully functioning nervous systems, and reduced practice time lost to injury.