Chiropractic Helps Athletic Performance

The online publication ResearchGate published a research excerpt of a book in November 2024, reviewing research showing chiropractic helping athletic performance. The research article is inside a book with the title "Complementary Medicine from Ancient times to the Present." The research chapter dealing with chiropractic is titled, "The Role of Chiropractic Applications in Enhancing Athletic Performance."

The authors begin by explaining that multiple factors influence athletic performance. "The enhancement of athlete performance necessitates the incorporation of a multifaceted approach, encompassing physical, nutritional, training and psychological strategies." They continue by explaining the role chiropractic plays in athletic performance, "The impact of chiropractic interventions on athletic performance has been explored through a range of avenues. Spinal manipulations have been demonstrated to enhance pain management by facilitating increased joint mobility and reducing pressure on nerve roots."

In this chapter of the book, the authors discuss the findings from the scientific research they have reviewed. They note that there is a volume of evidence showing that chiropractic care is beneficial for athletic performance not only in the area of injury prevention and recovery, but also in improvement in overall performance, function, and well-being.

The authors describe how chiropractic helps performance by explaining, "Chiropractic treatment aims to promote optimal function of the nervous system through manual intervention to correct misalignments (subluxations) and joint dysfunction in the spine. Underlying this approach is the belief that the health of the nervous system has a critical impact on overall well-being and function."

Based on their findings, the authors make the recommendation that chiropractic should be included for athletic enhancement and performance. "Chiropractic is one of the most important strategies for optimizing athletic performance. This treatment method aims to improve the overall performance of athletes by improving spinal alignment and nervous system function."

In the conclusion the authors wrote, "The effects of chiropractic on improving athletic performance have been clearly demonstrated in an extensive literature review. Chiropractic is considered to be an effective method of optimizing athletic performance and accelerating the healing process following injury."