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Category Archive for : ‘Sports Chiropractic’
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Patrick Mahomes & What Being “Double-Jointed” Really Means
What does being ‘double-jointed’ mean? When superstar Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes went down with a patella (knee cap) dislocation following a QB sneak two weeks ago, it looked like a major setback to the dynamic playmaker’s repeat-MVP campaign. As you can imagine,...
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Is It Pain Or Just Soreness? How To Tell The Difference
Feeling especially sore after a workout? Whether it’s a nagging sore shoulder or a stiff and painful lower back, there are a couple warning signs to look out for to determine if it’s a normal post-exercise ache or something you should seek medical attention for. Before you test a...
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The Truth About Building Muscle: The Science of Strength, Size & Rep Ranges
When it comes to hitting the gym, there’s a difference between building strength and bulking up. You can get stronger without getting bigger, and you can get bigger without necessarily getting stronger. How you should approach your workouts, then, depends on exactly what you want to...
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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Has Deep Roots in Chiropractic
“Performing at my best is important to me and should be to everyone. I am blessed that my dad is a chiropractor. Getting adjusted regularly – along with practicing other good health habits that my mom helped me to establish – are all part of my goal to win in life and on the field.”...
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Kids + Chiropractic Care = Better Sports Performance
Youth Sports: The Chiropractic Connection. We love our kids and always encourage them to be their very best. Well, if your children get adjusted, science now says your kids are getting physically stronger. And when it comes to kids and sports, stronger usually means better… Participation...
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Performance-Enhancing Adjustments? Chiropractic Care Makes You Stronger (Literally!)
You’re Stronger With Chiropractic Care. Did you know that a chiropractic adjustment doesn’t just help reduce pain but actually makes you stronger? It’s not hyperbole – an extraordinary study released this month in the European Journal of Applied Physiology is one of the first to take a...
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Follow These 6 Easy Tips To Prevent Your Golf Game From Becoming A Pain In The Back
Good Spinal Health On The Golf Course Chronic back pain is a common complaint among golfers, but a little effort in keeping good habits can go a long way in ensuring you’re not one of them. 1. Stretch Get your shoulders and upper back stretched by holding a club behind your neck with both...
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Proactive Chiropractic Care Can Actually Help Prevent Sports Injuries BEFORE They Happen [Research]
Chiropractic: Not Just For Injury Rehabilitation! It’s no secret that chiropractic treatment has been shown to be effective at relieving back pain, neck pain and other musculoskeletal disorders, but many Brookfield athletes don’t realize that proactive visits to a sports...
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Jerry Rice Attributes His Success In The NFL To Chiropractic
Jerry Rice Speaks Out About His Experience With Chiropractic One of the greatest (if not the greatest) receivers to ever play in the NFL is now carrying the ball for chiropractic, revealing that “chiropractic care was key to keeping me in the game.” It’s no secret that football is...
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Cycling: The Steps You Need To Be Taking To Avoid Back, Neck and Joint Pain
Spring is here, and for millions of Americans that signals the start of cycling season. While cycling is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and a great excuse to get outside, its easy to forget about structural health when you finally hit the road (or the trail).
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Weekend Warrior? What You Can Do Right Now To Reduce Your Risk of Injury
Are You A Weekend Warrior? Planning on getting together with the guys for a game of football this weekend? Shooting some hoops or running a 5K? If so, are you sure your body is prepared for this kind of intense physical activity? It’s no secret that many Brookfield residents are crunched...
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Exercise Smarter, Not Harder: How To Make The Most Of Your Workouts
Everyone wants the greatest return on the time spent exercising, and it’s natural to believe that exercising faster and longer with lead to bigger, faster results. However, doing so without preparing adequately can easily lead to injury. The time spent recovery, possibly even in...
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Healing Soft Tissue Injuries With Soft Tissue Release Therapy
The Science Behind Soft Tissue Release Techniques The use of targeted massage treatment can significantly improve many soft tissue and nerve damage injuries. Whether you are a long-distance runner, or sit at a desk all day, soft tissue release therapy can help alleviate pain in problem areas....
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Can Seeing A Chiropractor Really Improve My Golf Game?
Improving Your Golf Game With Chiropractic Care There’s a reason Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have all relied on chiropractic care throughout their careers, and it’s not just for relief from their aches and pains. It’s the same reason...
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Is Tennis Elbow Getting In The Way Of Your Game? Here’s How To Fix It
What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, happens if the muscles and tendons in the forearm are pushed to their limits. Sufferers from this condition will have discomfort on the outside of the upper forearm (just below the bend of your elbow), when lifting or...
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Why Athletes Not Getting Regular Chiropractic Care Are Missing Out On a HUGE Advantage [Research]
Can Chiropractic Improve Your Game? The demands athletes place on their bodies require them to work like finely tuned, well-oiled machines. Especially for professional athletes, there’s little time for injuries in their intense training and competition schedules, which is why virtually every...