Chiropractic and Sports
The practice of any sport requires the best possible physical conditions of the body to be able to function at full capacity. In countries where chiropractic care is more widespread, such as North America, Canada, Northern Europe, the high-level professional athletes are under chiropractic care throughout the year with maintenance as well as during competitions. As a reference in Europe, the Italian soccer team, AC Milan, has a Doctor of Chiropractic as the main responsible for their medical team.
It is normal for athletes to undergo a number of injuries resulting from the intensive practice of their sport throughout their professional life, and the find in the chiropractic care, the treatment necessary to recover from such injuries as well as preventing others. And more importantly is the ability of chiropractic care to maximize the performance of the organism.