Chiropractor, Grand Junction, CO - Daniel Lonquist, DC, CCST, CCWP Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner. Back To Health Wellness Center, 970-257-9199 Google Places
By: Dr. Daniel Lonquist
Athletes often represent the peak of physical
performance. They continuously stretch
the boundary of what is possible with hard work and perseverance. It is easy to imagine the human body with its
many interlocking systems designed to work as a complex organic machine. As is the case for all machinery, maintenance
is required to keep things running smoothly and at optimal function. The link between a healthy spine and a
healthy body has persuaded many athletes to embrace regular chiropractic care
as an integral part of their fitness regimen.
In terms of fostering a superior athlete, chiropractic care
goes much further than pain management.
It is true that regular adjustments reduce the time it takes to heal
after an injury, and decreases the severity of injury, but the ultimate goal of
chiropractic care is to allow the nervous system, to communicate to all the
systems that comprise the body with out interference.
How does this relate to athletic performance? One of the
many goals of chiropractic adjustments is to remove interference in nervous
system communication. Since the nervous system is the master controller for the
function and regulation of every cell, tissue and organ of the body it is
logical that in order to perform optimally you must not have interference in this
communication. This is important for proper training and can enable competitors
to not only engage more muscles at deeper levels and create more definition,
but also to balance the body to create better symmetry. In the case of bodybuilding,
definition and symmetry of course are major factors when it comes to judging
and you need every edge you can get if you want to win.
You don't have to look hard to find testimonials of
professional athletes that claim they would not have performed as well as they
did without chiropractic.
"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." Arnold Schwarzenegger
“I do believe in
chiropractic. I found that going to my chiropractor three times a week
helps my performance. Once I drove 20 miles to see a chiropractor before
a fight. I have to have my adjustments before I go into the ring.
The majority of boxers go to get the edge.” Evander Holyfield
“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.
Chiropractic care works for me. I only wish I had tried chiropractic a
few years ago when I first started having back pain and maybe the surgery would
have never happened.” Joe Montana
“I’ve been going to chiropractors for as long as I can
remember. It’s as important to my training as practicing my swing.” Tiger
Woods
"I don'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
“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 like 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. I think I compete eight to ten
percent better from regular chiropractic use. I think that is how much of
a benefit it is, if not more!” Dan O’Brien
“When you’re out there and you’re not feeling the pain,
you’re obviously going to be a better player.” Barry Bonds
John Stockton, Doug Smith, a sports reporter for the Toronto
Star, recently noted in his column that Stockton, 40, the oldest player in the
NBA, believes the greatest reason he’s still able to complete is the care he
receives from the team chiropractor, “It’s been great for me and for my
family,” he told the Toronto Star.
