Chiropractic Elevates Sports Performance

Data suggests that not only can chiropractic relieve sports injuries, it may even offer you a competitive edge. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that frequent chiropractic neck adjustments can enhance grip strength. The results could have crucial benefits for sportsmen and women in racquet sports, martial arts, or baseball.

The report included 18 pro judo athletes who received either chiropractic or a sham treatment. Researchers used a hydraulic dynamometer to determine the force of athletes' grip strength immediately before and after each therapy. The authors specifically considered grip strength since martial arts require powerful upper-body strength. Care consisted of three chiropractic neck adjustments. The participants treated with chiropractic had statistically significant improvements in grip strength, whereas the placebo therapy did not produce significant results. Typically chiropractic enhanced grip strength by 10 to 16 percent.

So if you are looking to boost your athletic performance or recuperate from a sports injury, visiting our office in Oakleigh, VIC could be your secret weapon. Dr. Liveriadis is experienced in working with athletes with a wide range of ages, skill levels, and sports focuses. Dr. Liveriadis can help you address muscle imbalances or underlying musculoskeletal issues that could be suppressing your performance. With exercise therapies, chiropractic adjustments, and massage, our comprehensive chiropractic care could help you heal between workouts and prevent injury. Call our office in Oakleigh, VIC today for effective sports injury therapy and prevention.

Botelho, Marcelo and Bruno Andrade. Effect of Cervical Spine Manipulative Therapy on Judo Athletes’ Grip Strength. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2011; 35(11): 38-44.