efficiency to establish their highest level of coordination
and to maintain stamina at peak levels.
At competitive levels, athletes may not be able to take drugs for inflammation and pain relief. Chiropractors do not prescribe allopathic drugs, but have developed procedures to assist the early resolution of injury. We are able to assist the athlete in achieving optimum body mechanics, ensuring maximum performance while conserving energy. Injuries can be caused by:
Rapid recovery from injury is critical for the athlete. Muscles, tendons
and ligaments depend upon proper joint movement for peak performance.
Injuries to these tissues can reduce range of motion, affect nerves, decrease
blood supply and leave you on the sideline.
Dr. Lynn Kerew, D.C. recognizes that faulty body mechanics can place stress
on the nervous system. This restricts the range of motion, reduces strength,
slows reflexes, shortens endurance, impairs balance, upsets co-ordination
and decreases performance.
Chiropractic care helps restore function to spinal joints, improves muscle
balance and removes nerve irritation, helping to speed the healing of
soft tissue. Chiropractic care for sports injuries has become increasingly
popular through the years.
Dr. Kerew, D.C.'s role is to give you advice on: appropriate fitness workouts,
daily stretching and sports preparation exercises, helpful training programs,
footwear, appropriate taping/ace bandaging, and nutrition.
Chiropractic care is a vital part of these athletes' lives! Find out why! Make an appointment today to visit our office: (310) 399-0337.
Emmitt
Smith - NFL - Football
When asked how he stays in such great shape, Emmitt often states, "A
good chiropractor!"
Tiger
Woods - Golf Pro/Champion
Many people don't know that Tiger Woods rode upon a Chiropractic
float in the 1995 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade!
Lance
Armstrong - Cycling Champion
Five-time winner of the Tour de France, Lance is accompanied by his Chiropractor
for each Tour de France competition.
California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger:
Former Mr. Universe, Action Movie Star, Arnold has been a major supporter
of Chiropractic for many years.
Bill Romanowski - NFL Football Star
His opponents are not thrilled at his good health due to regular chiropractic
care. Romanowski is considered among the strongest players in NFL history.
John
Stockton - NBA Basketball Star
The well-known Utah Jazz player says about Chiropractic, "It's
been great for me and for my family."
Whiplash injury occurs when the body reacts to a deceleration/acceleration force by hyperflexion or hyperextension of the neck.
It is essential for anyone who has suffered a whiplash injury to see Dr. Kerew, D.C. as soon as possible, even after emergency room care. While Dr. Kerew, D.C. may refer you to another practitioner, if necessary, most treatment can be performed at our office.
Whiplash injuries are very common in car accidents. The whiplash injury is in, part due to the fact that muscles do not have enough time to brace themselves. Uncomplicated cases of whiplash are the result of sprained ligaments in the neck; the muscles naturally spasm as a protective mechanism. Pain from whiplash can result in a stiff neck or may travel down one or both arms. Regular Chiropractic care can relieve simple cases of whiplash.
Severe
Cases of Whiplash
A more severe case of whiplash can come with persistent, ongoing pain
that lasts for a month or more. This pain may indicate that whiplash more
extensively damaged and/or trapped the nerves.
Whiplash can also lead to discs rupturing in the neck or a "slipped" or herniated disc in the back. Other symptoms from a car accident/whiplash may include radiating pain in the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand, lower back pain, leg pain, headaches, and more.
An
article published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine in 1999 pointed
to the superiority of Chiropractic care for patients suffering from long
term whiplash.
The authors of the article noted that a previous study had shown that
93% of patients with chronic whiplash benefited from Chiropractic care.
In the authors' own study, they interviewed 100 consecutive Chiropractic
referrals of patients with chronic whiplash. Their results also showed
that of the 93 patients who remained in the study, 69 of them showed a
74% noticeable improvement with regards to decreased pain syndromes.
The researchers concluded that, "The results from this study provide further evidence that chiropractic is an effective treatment for chronic whiplash symptoms."
Dr. Kerew, D.C. is pleased to work with your attorney, in the event that you
suffer injuries in an accident for which you need legal representation.
If you need a recommendation for an attorney, please call our office:
(310) 399-0337.
The California Study:
Chiropractic patients get back to work sooner!
"Industrial Back Injury," Wolf CR. International Review of Chiropractic, 1974, 26: 6-7.
In this study, Richard Wolf, M.D., tracked 500 patients sent for Chiropractic treatments as well as 500 patients sent to medical doctors for treatment. Those who received Chiropractic treatments returned to work in an average of 15.6 days while those who received medical treatment averaged 32 days!
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