Chiropractic Athletes Page

Lance Armstrong: Jeff Spencer, D.C. has been working with Lance Armstrong since January of 1999, helping him to keep his body together for the harsh demands of the Tour de France. After last year’s Tour de France, Lance said that he could not have won without Jeff’s help.

Dan O’Brien, Decathlon - “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 care. 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 liked 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. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one has denied or refuted.”

Emmit Smith, Dallas Cowboys - “I definitely try to get on a basis where I use Chiropractic at least twice a week. I would definitely say that is helps me to perform at a higher lever.”

Joe Montana - “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.”

Joe Montana and 35 of his teammates received chiropractic care right before the 1990 Super Bowl Game.

Evander Holyfield - Heavyweight Boxing Champ - "I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to get that edge."

Arnold Schwarzenegger is another fan and recipient of chiropractic care. Each year in Columbus Ohio Arnold addresses a chiropractic fitness symposium held in conjunction with his "Arnold Classic". At the event in Feb 2000 he made the following remarks, "Chiropractic is about health and fitness. Chiropractic is about natural, preventive health care. What you are doing, and I have experienced this for the last 30 years myself on my own body, means that whenever I have a problem—or even if I don’t have a problem—and I go to a chiropractor, my problems are gone for a long time."

Chiropractic Advocates

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Andy Griffith - "Chiropractic has advanced tremendously over the past few decades.It has grown by leaps and bounds to become a specialized and accepted science."

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Mel Gibson - "I got a chiropractor to come along to the [Patriot] shoot, because they can actually stick you back together within 15 minutes. He used to come every other week, from Los Angeles to South Carolina — spend a week and work on the entire crew. All the stunt guys were like, Oh, fix my disc. He is putting their discs back in. The guy is amazing."

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William Shatner stated, While speaking to an audience of Chiropractors in Las Vegas 2003:

"You were the visionaries who were among the first to practice the science of natural healing. You are the ones who help the body heal itself. You saw it long before it was accepted by traditional medicine and the public."

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Bob Hope - "Chiropractic is a wonderful means of natural healing!"

Katherine Kelly Lang, Bold & Beautiful Soap Opera Star "I leave my chiropractor's office feeling fresh and rejuvenated and back in line the way I should be. He has also been successful at getting rid of my tension headaches."

Lou Waters of CNN Today - "I like to go to the chiropractor at least once a week and have for the past 20-25 years. I feel better when I go; I have more energy."

Wade Boggs "Last year I found Dr. Newman (chiropractor), and I have been seeing him ever since. I have been pain-free and feeling terrific. I swear by it. Now, it is just maintenance and keeping in line so the nerves don't touch."

John Robbins, Author of Pulitzer prize-nominated international best seller, 'Diet For A New America' "Chiropractic works in harmony with the basic healing forces of the body, whereas the allopathic, western medical establishment doesn't have nearly as holistic a vision."

Dr. Joyce Verdel, Fitness Expert "Chiropractic helps athletes and people working out, engaging in a sport or even just performing daily functions such as walking and sitting, to operate at their peak levels of performance without pain. I highly recommend that you pay a visit to your local chiropractor."

Irving Fryar I definitely believe that chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness. I don't think I could maintain my level of play without chiropractic. When I go to Dr. Napoli for an adjustment I immediately feel better."

Crawford Kerr "Dr. Bill (chiropractor) kept me on the field many times."

Mindy Mylrea World Champion "We put a great deal of stress on our bodies, so chiropractic is very helpful."

Bernard Horn Men's Champion "My chiropractor is really phenomenal. I've gotten stronger and greatly increased my flexibility."

Greg Mathews Credits chiropractic with helping him get off the disabled list and overcome a career-threatening slump!

Ryan Sandberg His wife Cindy explained, "He's had some awesome games after getting an adjustment. He was frequently adjusted before games."

Dan Schayes "I use chiropractic as my main source of healthcare."

Gerald Wilkins "I didn'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."

Fred Funk PGA Tour Professional "I do believe chiropractic has really benefited my game. Over the last three years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get out of balance, and chiropractic care helps....."

Barbara Bunkowsky LPGA Tour Professional "I Have found that chiropractic keeps me flexible and pain-free so that I can perform at my highest level. The benefits of chiropractic have improved my golf swing, putting less stress and strain on my body and allowing me to be a more productive golfer. I believe it also helps prevent other associated injuries that are very common on the LPGA tour."

George Angat Jr. US Lightweight Champion "The split second that can be added to my speed by my chiropractor could be crucial. "Manager-Denis Doucette: "Chiropractic care gives him that little advantage, that little extra strength and quickness and allows him his best opportunity to regain his title."

Joe Greene Long Jump "I know chiropractic helped me. It helped my performance and I feel better."

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