Runners and Chiropractic Care
at Central Connecticut Chiropractic
Running is one of the most common forms of exercise but with extensive exercise comes the risk of injury. Runners of all types, from the casual jogger to an elite athlete, can benefit from Chiropractic care.
A study involving 17 middle distance runners showed that when Chiropractic care was performed on a treatment group, they showed significantly greater hip extension ability after Chiropractic care than did the control group.
A Canadian research team included Chiropractic care in the rehabilitation program of sixteen injured female long distance runners. Not only did these runners recover quickly, but seven of them actually scored a “personal best” performance while under Chiropractic care.
Grimston, SK, Engsberg JR, Shaw L (1990) “Muscular rehabilitation Prescribed in coordination with prior Chiropractic as a treatment for sacroiliac subluxations in females.
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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.”
-Dan O’Brien, Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist
A landmark study found that Chiropractic adjustments improved reaction times by 97 milliseconds—representing a 14.8% faster response compared to rest alone.
-Kelly DD, Murphy BA, Backhouse DP. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2000
Olympic Champion **Usain Bolt**, the fastest man alive, relies on Chiropractic care to perform at his peak, prevent injury, and recover from intense training.
Being a full-time competitor means an increased risk of injury. At this level of competition, we have to make sure to take care of our entire body, and that includes the recovery of it; and so I visit a Chiropractor on a regular basis as part of my training.”
-Justin Gatlin, Olympic Gold Medalist
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