Saturday, February 2, 2008

Sports & Chiropractic

"The perfect Match"

At Any Age!

Have you given up golf because of a bad shoulder? Does an old injury keep you from playing your favorite sport? Does back pain stop you from playing your best? Chiropractic can relieve your pain and restore movement-on or off the field. Get the "winning edge" naturally!

Whether you play to win or just play for fun, Chiropractic can enhance your health and fitness program. Since chiropractic has helped athletes from youth soccer to the Olympics-imagine what it can for you and your family!

A child's growing bones and developing soft tissue are especially susceptible to injury. Chiropractic can correct structural problems that may otherwise interfere with your child's normal growth.

Teens are no stranger to injuries during those "invincible" years. And college-bound athletes are poised for more serious competition. That's why spinal care is a smart move, at any age.

Your may not be aware of a structural problem, but research shows that discs and muscles in the low back area can degenerate -without symptoms- in healthy adults from ages 19 to 74 (1). That's just the result of everyday spinal stress! Then as we age, our spine becomes even more vulnerable to injury.

Nearly every sports injury leads to spinal misalignments and muscular imbalances. In you've been injured, you need a spinal exam.

Don't be "sidelined" from your favorite activity. Discover how you can team up with chiropractic to prevent injury and improve your performance!

Study Says - "Chiropractic Enhances Performance"

A published study of athletes with no apparent injury showed significant improvement in athletic performance after only 12 weeks of chiropractic care.

The data supports that spinal misalignment can occur without symptoms and that realigning the spine "enables the body to functions and perform at a higher level". (2)

Chiropractic can enhance flexibility, endurance and performance by maintaining healthy joints and reducing the risk of injury.

Speed Up Your Recovery with Chiropractic!

Your musculoskeletal system includes your skeletal bones, related nerves and soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons and cartilage). Your spinal column consists of 24 moveable joints which are at the center of your entire musculoskeletal system.

Your arms, legs, shoulders, ribs, neck and head are attached to the spine. And two-thirds of your muscles are attached to the spine. So it doesn't matter whether you hurt head -or your foot- your spine is likely to be pulled out of alignment!

The goal of chiropractic is managing any type of structural injury is to restore misaligned vertebrae to their proper position and mobilize the injured area as soon as possible. As your Doctor of Chiropractic, we are well trained to determine if and when a joint should be adjusted.

By restoring joint movement, chiropractic adjustments help to prevent the shortening of muscles and ligaments caused by immobility. Adjustments also help to prevent the formation of scar tissue in and around the joint.




Sport injuries often result in soft tissue damage. This type of injury can be more painful and more serious than a bone injury. As an example, a muscle tear heals with scar tissue, which lacks the flexibility and strength of the original tissue. If not properly managed, soft tissue injuries may lead to pain muscle weakness, joint stiffness and eventual disability.

Research shows that adjustments can reduce musculoskeletal pain associated with soft tissue injuries and restore joint function (3). Chiropractic care helps to beak up scar tissue and promotes quick healing of injured areas.

"Get Results" Without Drugs or Surgery!

Sprained a ligament while jogging? Twisted your ankle rollerblading? Strained a back muscle playing tennis? You don't have to get tackled to throw your body's framework off balance! Minor everyday injuries can cause major structural problems over time. That's why we don't limit our attention to an "injured" area.

Many sports injuries occur as a result of muscular imbalances. Symptom-free yet poorly healed injuries can create subtle imbalances, leaving one area stressed while another muscle group tries to compensate. Muscle imbalances can lead to spinal misalignments and soft tissue irritation.

Misaligned vertebrae or inflamed soft tissue may press on spinal nerves, causing pain, tingling or numbness. Soft tissue manipulation and chiropractic adjustments can improve muscle balance and reduce nerve interference. Proper nerve transmission helps your body to heal itself naturally, without drugs or surgery.

Often patients ignore injuries, hoping they'll just go away. Many injuries go unnoticed for months and even years! In time, your body may adapt to an injured state until you no longer feel any pain. A false sense of wellness may cause you to re-injure yourself. Spinal exams can help detect and correct "hidden" injuries.

Common Sports Injuries Helped by Chiropractic

Do you, or someone you know, experience the following?

Torn muscle

Muscle "Knots"

Muscle or tendon strain

Muscle cramps or spasm

Ligament sprain

Overuse injuries

Tennis elbow or tendonitis

Joint pain, stiffness, soreness


Schedule Your Spinal Exam Today!

How Chiropractic Relieves Sports Injuries

Restores Joint mobility

Realigns the spine

Removes nerve interference

Reduces inflammation

Improves circulation

Relaxes contracted muscles

Conditions soft tissue

Speeds up healing

Breaks down scar tissue



Read What the Pro's Have to Say About Chiropractic!

If the United States Olympic team, the St. Louis Cardinals, The Utah Jazz, along with countless other professional athletes depend on chiropractic to help them perform their best, why shouldn't you?

"Most injuries require chiropractic care. It works better for me than anything else."
Jerry Rice, "49ers All-Pro Wide Receiver


"I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to my chiropractor three times a week helps my performance."
Evander Holyfield, Heavyweight Champion

But don't just take their word for it. Find out for yourself how chiropractic can help you. Our "track record" speaks for itself. Whether you've been injured at home, at work or at play, chiropractic can help to restore the integrity of your spine. NOW! Enjoy a pain-free lifestyle and optimum health. Schedule your spinal exam today!

DR. RAMI J. TOUEG
10697 Wiles Rd
Coral Springs, FL 33076
(954) 341-4500

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