How Chiropractic Care Helps: Introducing Michael Jordan

His biography on the National Basketball Association’s (NBA’s) official website reads, “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” He’s won 2 Olympic gold medals, helped lead his team to NBA championships six times (5 of those times as Most Valuable Player), he’s a ten-time NBA high scorer, has been named to 14 All-Star teams, and is a Basketball Hall of Fame member.

For all of those accomplishments, however, one of the things that stand out about Michael Jordan is that he doesn’t rest on his laurels. He gets better by analyzing his potential faults or weaknesses and eliminating them. So he’s always striving to reach his full potential and improving his performance. And chiropractic care has played a part in this process. Michael Jordan himself puts it this way: “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.”

With this statement, Jordan has joined the long list of elite athletes who have recently added their voices to a “Get Adjusted” campaign. This campaign is designed to increase the public’s awareness of chiropractic and its application to sport. Other athletes who have made similar statements include Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, Emmitt Smith, Joe Montana, Evander Holyfield, Jerry Rice, Dan O’Brien, and Wayne Gretzky.

When you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense that chiropractic care is being used so extensively by athletes. Chiropractic care is a perfect match for the rigors of high-level training and competition, which place extreme demands on athletes’ bodies-particularly on their musculoskeletal systems. Olympians from around the world have had chiropractic care available to them at Olympic Polyclinics for years. And major professional sports franchises from baseball to football and basketball have relied on team chiropractors to keep their star players healthy and performing at their best. Injury is always a possibility, so athletes and their coaches place a premium on prevention as well as smart approaches to recovery and rehabilitation. Chiropractic care, with its drug-free, surgery-free emphasis on helping the body heal itself, fits well into this demanding environment.

For Michael Jordan, the benefits of chiropractic care have been long-lasting and have followed him off the basketball court. He’s been very vocal about how much chiropractic care has improved not only his basketball performance, but also his golf game. His personal experience echoes the results of a study performed at the Titleist Performance Institute in which golfers were measured driving off the tee both before and after chiropractic adjustments. The group receiving chiropractic care improved their drive distance after every treatment.

So whether you’re a professional athlete or just a weekend warrior, give your chiropractor a call and ask about sports medicine techniques that can help you stay healthy, recover from injuries faster and more completely, and improve your performance!

By: Ribley Family Chiropractic Marketing

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The 5 Chiropractic Back Saving Tips for Spring Cleaning

By: The Canadian Chiropractic Association

Have you ever stared down your list of household chores and wish you had a magic wand? Not very many people seem to like cleaning the house; however, it is one of life’s necessities. The mundane nature of chores aside, some household activities require a great deal of bending, reaching and twisting that may increase the risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. Here are some tips to help you avoid injury while making your home sparkle.

1. Warm up

As an avid reader of our blog, you are well aware of the importance of warming-up the body before engaging in any type of physical activity. Preparing the body by taking a walk around the house or doing simple stretches can help prevent injury. The Resource section of the CCA website has a number of stretching ideas, or you can simply download Straighten Up Canada for a quick and easy routine.

2. Divide heavy loads

Laundry can feel never ending, and it might be tempting to do it all at once! But, it may be prudent to divide loads in smaller, more manageable piles to minimize the risk of injury. The same applies to carrying groceries from the store or car to the house. If you don’t drive, consider investing in a cart or trundle buggy rather than carrying heavy bags.

3. A little becomes a lot

Do you save chores for your day off and ambitiously power through your list? It may be sensible to make a weekly list and break it down to daily goals. Investing as little as 30 minutes every day to your household to accomplish a few tasks can decrease your stress and risk of injury or fatigue. You might be surprised at how much you get done in a small amount of time each day, and have more time on the weekend for fun activities with family and friends.

4. Maintain proper posture

Certain chores in particular can increase your likelihood of injury. For example, vacuuming and mopping the floors tends to encourage excessive bending, reaching and twisting. Rather than stretching out your arms and bending at the waist to do the job, hold the vacuum or mop handle close to your body and walk back and forth with it. Avoid excessive twisting and keep a relaxed, neutral spine while performing these activities.

5. Switch hands

Wherever possible, use both sides of your body (i.e. hands, arms) to complete your chores to avoid unwanted strain to your shoulders, neck and even back. While we don’t suggest chopping vegetables with your non-dominant hand, you might try cleaning the bathroom tiles or washing dishes by switching hands.

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Success Story - Tina Gagnon

Looking at my before and after picture. ..wow!  I just put them together and holy what a difference.

I like the feedback and love seeing the changes that were happening.  

To drop from a size 10 to a 4 was breath catching.

What I've learned.  Hard work pays off and even on those days you wonder if have what it takes to not quit, you push  though and go for that last rep or that last set  burpee. ..still have a love hate relationship with burpees . 

-Tina

Trending on Shaw Interview with Dr. Kevin Ashby

Please tune in to Shaw Channel 10 (Calgary) at 10:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2014 where Dr. Kevin Ashby will be discussing the history of the Natural Physique & Athletics Association (NPAA).  He will also recap the successful NPAA Canada Championships & Magnum Instincts Pro Show, which took place at the University Theatre (University of Calgary) on November 8, 2014!  Congratulations to all the Team Endurance Athletes who competed very well in this event!  All of the athletes were inspiring and deserve tremendous praise for the hard work they put on display that day.  This Is Our Sport! 

For more information, please go to http://shaw.ca/ShawTV/Calgary/Shows/TrendingOnShaw/ or click "here"

Flexibility and Yoga Camp

Loosen up your stiff joints and tight muscles with our flexibility and yoga bootcamp!

Endurance is proud to present this 45 minute class dedicated to increasing your range of motion and performance and reduce chance of injuries!  Learn some great stretches to relieve your sore muscles and gain flexibility with some great yoga inspiration! 

Who: Lara Schamotta
What: Stretching, flexibility, yoga and relaxation
When: Fridays
Start date: March 6, 2015
End Date: April 10, 2015
Time: 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm 
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $140.00 
Things to bring: Yoga mat & water

All are welcome to join the class after January 16!  There are only two spots left! 

Click here to register or call us at 403-265-8383. You may also register online here.  Limit 6 people per class!