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May 11 2020

A Natural Edge in Athletic Performance Provided by Chiropractic Explains Freehold Chiropractor

Athletes at all levels are using chiropractic for sports injuries and to recover from the demanding workouts. Many college and professional teams even have chiropractors on their medical staff to treat patients. Just this past football season, athletes were seen being treated by the team chiropractor right on the sidelines. To the left you can see the Denver team chiropractor adjusting one of the players.

Now, a new award-winning study further confirmed previous studies that chiropractic can also improve athletic performance. Chiropractic is giving a natural edge to the athletes.

Researchers examined 18 professional Brazilian judo competitors while under chiropractic care. Half of the athletes received chiropractic adjustments while the other received sham treatment. Researchers then evaluated athletes’ grip strength using a device that measures muscle force.

Throughout the study both groups maintained their regular workout schedule, but the chiropractic group had substantial improvements in their scores. After just three treatments, the chiropractic group improved their grip strength by 11% on the left side and 17% on their right, while athletes in the sham treatment group had only improved by 4-6%.

This study is more evidence that chiropractic improves nervous system functioning, which in turn strengthens muscles. Other studies and researchers report improved reflexes, flexibility, range of motion, breathing capacity, postural strength and coordination.

Chiropractic keeps your nervous system working efficiently and that is what plays the vital role in all the edges it provides the athletes in improving peak performance, injury prevention and facilitating recovery.

Many pro athletes are speaking about the benefits of chiropractic:

Lance Armstrong said “The Chiropractor is the most important person on the team staff.”

One of the greatest boxers of all time, Holyfield remarks, “I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. The majority of boxers go to get that edge.”

Recently NBA MVP Derrick Rose credited chiropractic for getting him back on the court after suffering with back spasms.

From the worlds fastest man, Usain Bolt, to Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, Emmit Smith, Tiger Woods, Aaron Rodgers, Olympian Dan O’Brien, Mark McGwire, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roy Jones Jr, Wayne Gretzky, Billy Jean King, John McEnroe, Mary Lou Retton, Bruce Jennor, Jimmy Connors, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Jack Dempsey to Michael Jordan just to name a few have all been under regular chiropractic care.

You do not have to be a professional athlete to benefit from the edge it can provide you too. Chiropractic is great to improve your work outs, athletic performance, injury recovery and promoting healthy lifestyles and habits. If you are ready to receive the best care that pro athletes utilize, contact a local chiropractor.

Dr. Russell Brokstein, DC is owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ. He has been in practice for 13 years and has worked on all levels of athletes from grade school to professional level and retirees who still get to enjoy their recreational sports while under chiropractic care. Call our office today to see how we can help you at 732-780-0044. Find out more information about chiropractic by clicking here: www.chiropractorfreehold.com

Botelho MB, Andrade BB. Effect of cervical spine manipulative therapy on judo athletes’ grip strength. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2012;35(11):38-44.

May 11 2020

What's Better Than Muscle Relaxants for Back Pain?

Are you reaching for the muscle relaxants for back pain? Most Americans experience low back pain during their lifetime. Nearly 20% have back pain every year. Studies are starting to show what are the most effective treatments. An important study compared the results of chiropractic adjustments, placebo and muscle relaxants for back pain.

health-care-costs — Chiropractic is Better Than Muscle Relaxants for Back Pain

192 people with uncomplicated low back pain for 2 to 6 weeks, between the ages of 21 and 59 years old were part of the study. Patients were evaluated with chiropractic exam and xrays. Pain ratings were taken at the initial exam and follow up visits at 2 and 4 weeks. Those who had contra-indications to adjusting were removed from the study.

Patients were assigned into 3 different groups:

Chiropractic plus a placebo pill
Muscle relaxers for back pain plus sham adjustments
Control group of placebo pill plus sham adjustments

If subjects needed to take aspirin during the study it was noted which ones needed to self medicate.

Over a 2 week period the chiropractic group received 7 treatment visits.

It was noted during the study that even though it was a double blind study that the patients that received the true chiropractic and medical treatments believed they were getting real treatments versus those in the placebo group that felt they weren’t being treated. It’s quite possible it’s because this group wasn’t noticing relief of their pain.

Pain was reduced in all groups but it was found that the chiropractic group overall started with a higher baseline pain rating yet after treatment their scores were noticeably lower than the other groups. This shows the chiropractic subjects had more impressive relief of their back pain. Disability improved for all groups but most significant in the chiropractic group also.

The most improvement seen through physician assessment (GIS) also showed the chiropractic group improved the most over muscle relaxants for back pain. It was concluded by the authors, “Chiropractic was more beneficial than placebo in reducing pain and more beneficial than either placebo or muscle relaxants in reducing GIS.”

It’s important for people to know that Chiropractic is better than muscle relaxants for back pain. Chiropractic is a natural treatment without the risks of side effects that muscle relaxants also carry. Another benefit is the cost effectiveness rather than relying on taking medications for extended periods of times.

If you are suffering with back pain, make sure to choose the most optimal treatment that can get you back to enjoying your daily activities again. Chiropractic time and time again is showing to be the best form of treatment for your lower back pain!

May 11 2020

How To Recover More Quickly and Save Money Treating Back Pain

Back pain affects millions of people. Over 80% of the population suffers with low back pain at some point. It leads to high costs of treatment for patients, employers and insurance companies. The American Pain Society reported in 2012 that, “the annual cost of chronic pain in the United States is as high as $635 billion a year, which is more than the yearly costs for cancer, heart disease and diabetes.” Treating back pain is a large percentage of the expenditure.

Medical costs are thru the roof because medical doctors just prescribe harmful medications that just mask symptoms. Other times patients are rushed to expensive surgeries that have low success rates and high risks. Patients become reliant and addicted to the drugs. The surgeries lead to subsequent surgeries. Quality of life is affected and can lead to depression.

How can you recover from back pain more quickly and more cost effective?

Studies show there is treatment for back pain that is more effective and cost less than medical treatment. Canadian

Chiropractic is the answer to back pain — Chiropractic is the answer to treating back pain

researchers reviewed 5,511 patient cases of back pain who sought care from medical doctors, Physical Therapists and chiropractors. Duration of financial compensation and the occurrence of a second episode of compensation were compared in the three groups.

Patients who went to a chiropractor first had a shorter duration of treatment and lower treatment costs than those who first went to a medical doctor or a Physical Therapist. The patients who went to the chiropractor also missed fewer work days. Employers costs are reduced by fewer work days missed by their employees. Another huge benefit found in the study was those that go to the chiropractor first are less likely to have a recurrence. Finally, patients who went to the Physical Therapist first were more likely to need to see other healthcare providers for their back pain. While 58.6% of PT patients went on to see other doctors, only 25% of chiropractic patients went to other practitioners.

The 2016 study concludes, “The type of healthcare provider first visited for back pain is a determinant of the duration of financial compensation during the first 5 months. Chiropractic patients experience the shortest duration of compensation, and physiotherapy patients experience the longest.”

Chiropractic is the answer to help patients recover more quickly and help cut costs of treating back pain. It is a safe, natural, cost effective treatment that will help you not only feel better but to enjoy activities you love again.

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