NFL Teams Embrace Chiropractic, including Super Bowl Contenders

2011-01-28T16:00:14Z

Wellness.com - NFL Teams Embrace Chiropractic, including Super Bowl Contenders by Dao Tran

NFL Teams Embrace Chiropractic, including Super Bowl Contenders

Chiropractic care has become a part of mainstream NFL
culture. Every team, except one, has a chiropractor on staff
including this year's Super Bowl contenders, the
Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. The same
can be said about every other professional sports league
including major league baseball, basketball, hockey and
soccer.

Today's athletes are learning from some of the greatest
of all time who have paved the way for chiropractic and
taught today's modern day players about how to perform
at their highest level for a lifetime and take care of their
body along the way.

Emmitt Smith, for example, is the leading rusher in
NFL history. A perennial Pro Bowler and three time Super
Bowl Champion when he retired with over 18,000 yards,
Smith said, "I thank God, my family and my
chiropractor." Chiropractic care not only helped him heal
quickly from injuries but he also used and continues to use
chiropractic care as a part of his lifestyle and training
regime to keep him functioning at the top of his game.

Jerry Rice is considered the greatest receiver in NFL
history. His durability and work ethic is legendary which
helped him to overcome his lack of breakaway speed. He
initially sought chiropractic care after being injured on the
field. After learning about the benefits of Lifestyle Care
from his teammates he made chiropractic care a regular
part of his training routine. He is a three time Super Bowl
Champion and today he is an official spokesperson of the
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

Roger Craig is a pioneer in the NFL and soon to be Hall
of Famer. He is the only player to ever make the Pro Bowl
as a full back and a half back, the first player to rush for
1,000 yards and receive for 1,000 yards in a single season,
a feat that took fourteen years to be duplicated. He is the
only running back in NFL history to ever lead the league
in receptions. He is a three time Super Bowl Champion
and is the only NFL player to make the playoffs for eleven
straight years.

Roger began receiving chiropractic care when he was in
fifth grade and today, like the others, still receives regular
chiropractic care. In fact Roger endorsed the #1 bestselling
fitness book, The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout, which he
recommends for every athlete, young and old, because it
stresses the importance of a healthy spine and nervous
system with chiropractic care as a core part of the training.
This balanced fitness plan teaches athletes to Get their ESS
in Shape, Endurance, Strength and Structure to help
maximize performance and prevent injuries.

Like all professional athletes, these three took a
tremendous beating over their careers which began in little
league and continued into the pros. Chiropractic care as a
part of their lifestyle, injury treatment and training has
helped show the world that you can play high level sports
and retain your health. In fact, Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice
have appeared on Dancing With the Stars and Roger Craig
is an avid runner today who has tackled many marathons.

We've all seen videos of old time professional athletes
who pounded their bodies into submission and became
cripples when their career was over. This is not true for
these three superstars and it is no longer the norm as many
professional and Olympic athletes have chosen to make
chiropractic care a core part of their training programs and
lifestyle. In fact many of the leaders of the Olympic sports
medicine team today are chiropractors.

Youth sports programs are now learning from the pros
and young athletes are seeking out chiropractic care as a
part of their training in record numbers. Little League
football, baseball, basketball, soccer and hockey teams as
well as gymnasts, cheerleaders and even members of the
marching band are realizing that a healthy spine and
nervous system is important for good health and to ensure
your highest level of performance.

Don't wait for an injury. If you're an athlete or
participate in an exercise program, be like these Hall of
Fame and Super Bowl Champions. Make chiropractic care
a part of your lifestyle. Make your appointment today.

Dao Tran, DC

9475 Heil Ave., Suite D Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 775-7700
14921 Prairie Ave., Ste. 2 Lawndale, CA 90260 (310) 263-7246
www.southbaychiropractic.com
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The 4 Essentials of Lifestyle FitNESS - adjust your lifestyle!

2010-12-27T21:55:50Z

Wellness.com - The 4 Essentials of Lifestyle FitNESS - adjust your lifestyle! by Dao Tran

With the rise in obesity and the concerns about health care reform, it is more important than ever that each individual and family make fitNESS a part of their lifestyle. The question for you is, will you wait for a crisis such as acute pain or a heart attack to make the changes, or will you make them because you want to live a better quality of life? These fitNESS tips will ensure that you have a well rounded plan that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

The 4 Essentials of Lifestyle FitNESS

There are four components to overall fitness. The last four letters of the word "fitness" form an acronym, Nutrition, Endurance, Strength and Structure.

Nutrition: Consume QC's and not EC's

Good nutrition is important for your body to be healthy. Both empty and excess calories, EC's, will lead to sickness, low energy, obesity and chronic health problems. QC's are quality calories. They come from live foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. QC's are nutritionally satisfying because they contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and amino acids that are the building blocks of a healthy body. EC's, empty calories, come from foods such as white sugar, white flour, and white rice, which add calories to your diet without nutritional value. Be conscious when you are eating and choose QC's over EC's.

Endurance

Endurance comes from cardiovascular exercise. Whether it is from walking, running, bike riding, the elliptical, basketball, tennis, soccer, or a rowing machine, this type of exercise is necessary for your heart to stay healthy. Get 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least 3 to 4 times per week. Wear a heart monitor and monitor your heart rate while you also count the number of calories you burn. As your stamina grows, increase your intensity
to increase your results. Life is a marathon and not a sprint, and endurance training will give you the stamina to enjoy it.

Strength

Your level of strength will determine your ability to remain active and independent as you age. Through regular strength training with a personal trainer or on your own, you can build muscle and stand strong, no matter how many birthdays you celebrate. The saying, "if you don't use it, you lose it" is definitely true when it comes to strength. Free weights, functional training machines, Pilates and Yoga are all examples of exercises that build your strength. Make strength training a part of your fitness plan today.

Structure

Hippocrates said, "Look well to the spine for the cause of disease." Edison said, "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." There is no way around it, you have got to take care of your spine and nervous system if you want to live an active, healthy long life.

Many people attempt a fitness program and find that their body breaks down during within a few weeks. They experience pain and injuries that become nagging to severe and it can stop them from reaching their goals. This is one indication that your spine may have underlying problems known as subluxations. Chiropractic examinations can reveal underlying problems in your spine that can keep you from getting in shape, and also lead to all types of health problems. Don't wait until you "feel it" to get checked. You may be waiting too long and why spoil your momentum if you are working out to get in shape?

Make an appointment for a spinal exam, or ask us about our Lifestyle Fitness and Nutrition workshop that you can attend with your family and friends. They will give you the knowledge you need to improve your health dramatically.

If you have any health questions or concerns feel free to contact us anytime:

Drs. Dao Tran, DC - Quan Tran, DC

9475 Heil Ave., Suite D Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 775-7700
14921 Prairie Ave., Ste. 2 Lawndale, CA 90260 (310) 263-7246

www.southbaychiropractic.com
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