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| Athletes need all
parts of their body to be working at maximum efficiency to establish their highest level of coordination and to maintain stamina at peak levels. |
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| 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: |
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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. |
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At Family Chiropractic, Dr. Lynn Kerew, D.C. can work with you to provide a care plan that meets your needs. Whether you are professional athlete, a jogger or a weekend warrior, chiropractic care can help treat and rehabilitate injuries to the spine, arms, legs, feet, hands, chest, head and jaw. |
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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 Tiger Woods - Golf Pro/Champion Lance Armstrong - Cycling Champion California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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