Chiropractic Care For The Athlete

The performance of the body during athletics is more dependent on the spine than any other part of the skeletal system. While throwing or kicking, for example, the arm or leg swings off the spine as their base. The muscles of the arms also depend on the flexibility and nerve control of the spine to move and contract properly.

The mechanical problems of the spine are very common even in pre-teenagers. Many of the injuries and problems with performance that athletes of all ages experience may be related to poor spinal function.

Allthe elite athletes use chiropractic care to maximize performance and to recover from injury more quickly. These athletes include and by no means are limited to: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Montana, Barry Bonds, Jerry Rice, Trevor Hoffman, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Roger Craig, John Smoltz, Steve Garvey, Evander Holyfield, Tiger Woods, Dan O’Brien, Joe Morgan, Wade Boggs, Ken Shamrock, and a lot more.

Pre-participation exams for sports should include spinal exams by a chiropractor. Recovery care from sports related injuries should also incorporate spinal evaluation if complete recovery is expected. Poor coordination of the spine with the rest of the body will hinder athletic performance.

As of March 1, 2003 Dr. Resendez became the OFFICIAL chiropractor of the International Racquetball Tour (IRT). Click on to IRT-TOUR.Com for more information.

Dr. Resendez with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 2000 Arnold Body Building Classic

Dr. Resendez with Jason Mannino the #1 professional racquetball player of the world, the 1999 U.S. Open Champion, and 2001 United States Pro Nationals Champion

Dr. Resendez with Sudsy Monchik ( 5 time # 1 Racquetball World Champion ) and Jason Mannino at the 2002 US Open

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Dr. Resendez with Suzy Acosta ( 2002 Mexican National Racquetball Champion, Central American and Caribbean champion and #6 racquetball player in the world).

Dr. Resendez with Gil Mejia ( 2003 Mexican National Racquetball Champion)

Dr. Resendez with Rosy Torres and Susy Acosta (Current Mexican National Doubles Champions)

Dr. Resendez with 2003 Mexican Mens National Doubles Racquetball Champions Alvaro Beltran and Javier Moreno
 

Dr. Resendez with Tuki Leyva (2003 "A" Mexican National and Baja California State  Open Racquetball Champion)

 

Dr Resendez with the 2003 Pan American Games Womens Doubles Racquetball Champions Rosy Torres and Suzy Acosta from Mexico