Do golfers need chiropractic care?  Rory McIlroy does.  Watch him get adjusted in this Nike commercial.

Watch for the 0:42 second mark.

Golf Chiropractic

I bet it wouldn’t surprise you that most golfers and pro athletes receive chiropractic care.  They need to keep their bodies at optimum function.  They all enlist a chiropractor to be a part of their team.

Golf involves a lot of torso and hip mobility.  From the back swing to the follow through, you need power in your legs, hips, back and arms.  Without it, your game will suffer and potentially your body.

Sports Injuries

You may have seen those horrible sports injuries on TV and I’m sure a large handful of us have even experienced some sort of sports related injury before.  Chiropractors are great sports doctors because of the intensive orthopedic training they receive.  A sports chiropractor usually works with a physical trainer or team doctor to provide the best care for the athletes.

Maintaining Peak Performance

Many of the top athletes today use a sports chiropractor to maintain their peak performance.  Getting regular adjustments, keeping muscles in balance, and our nervous system functioning at max capacity is exactly what the athlete needs to take their game to the next level.  Proper biomechanical structure allows for the athlete to function at their very best.

Athlete Endorsements

michael jordon sports chiropractor

“I definitely try to get on a basis where I use Chiropractic at least twice a week. I would say definitely say that it helps me to perform at a higher level”
Emmit Smith, Dallas Cowboys

“My shooting has improved because of Chiropractic. I feel more balanced and have more coordination and control. Since I have been under Chiropractic care, I have improved by leaps and bounds”
Gerald Wilkins, New York Knicks

“Chiropractic is essential for running. If I could put a percentage value on it, I would say that I compete 8-10% better from regular Chiropractic care”
Dan O’Brien, Olympic Decathlete

“Chiropractic helps athletes win without pain and aids in enhancing performance naturally”
Tonya Knight, Professional Bodybuilder

“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 Chiropractors to get that extra edge.”
Evander Holyfield, Heavyweight Boxing Champion

Your Portland Sports Chiropractor

Dr. Chris Cooper is a chiropractor in Portland, OR.  He spends countless hours in post graduate education to stay up to date on the latest techniques for shoulder injuries, knee injuries, wrist injuries, ankle injuries, and general sports injuries.  The specialty focus gives him the resources to treat athletes as well as the general “weekend warrior”.  If you would like to make an appointment please visit our online scheduling site here.  Or call our office at (503) 257-1324.  Dr. Cooper is willing to provide consultations to see if our office or chiropractic in general would be a good fit for you.

References

http://www.palmercenterfornaturalhealing.com/2011/chiropractic-improves-athletic-performance.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_chiropractic