Many amateur and professional athletes are sidelined with injuries that could have possibly been avoided. Others “sit it out” on the bench because there injury did not respond to traditional treatments. Still others are playing, but not at peak efficiency, simply because their structural systems are not in balance. Now a days, coaches, players and doctors are realizing that pain killers are not the answer. They merely cover up the symptoms, deceiving the athlete into actions that could make the injury more serious!

Probably more than any other health profession, Chiropractic’s approach to health closely relates to the needs of the sports participant. Most sports involve body contact, fast starts and stops, and positioning that places an unusual amount of strain on the back and structural system. Doctors of Chiropractic consider a person as an integrated being, giving special attention to the spine, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Chiropractic is a natural health care method that stresses the importance of keeping all the systems of the body functioning efficiently so the player enjoys peak performance, a minimum injury risk, and fast recuperative powers.

 Many world class and Olympic athletes, as well as professional stars and teams, have retained sports chiropractors to provide care. Athletes such as Joe Montana, Nolan Ryan, Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jubbar, and Carl Lewis all utilize chiropractic care. The Players Association of the NFL has officially incorporated sports chiropractors as a regular part of care. Chiropractors have been selected as attending doctors at the Olympic Games and at national and world championships in track and field, cycling, volleyball, powerlifting, aerobics, and triathlons.

Whether you are an amateur sports player or a top professional, your body is prone to the same kinds of injuries. Dr. Anthony and Dr. Nicole deal with a range of sports injuries on a regular basis, including :

• Cervical sprains/strains
• Lumbar sprains/strains
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Lateral/Medial Epicondylitis
• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
• Shoulder sprains/strains
• Patellofemoral Disorders
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Trigger Finger
• Shin Splints
• Hamstring and Calf strains
• Groin and Thigh strains
• Ankle sprains