Athletes and Chiropractic Care

Mindy Mylrea: Aerobics World Champion "We put a great deal of stress on our bodies, so chiropractic is very helpful."

Wade Boggs: Major League Baseball "Last year I used chiropractic and have been going ever since. I have been pain-free and feeling terrific. I swear by it. Now, it is just maintenance and keeping in line so the nerves don't touch."

Dan Schayes: Phoenix Suns "I use chiropractic as my main source of healthcare. I don't really go to medical doctors unless I need surgery."

Gerald Wilkins: NY Knicks "I didn't know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I've been in chiropractic, I've improved by leaps and bounds, both mentally and physically."

Evander Holyfield: Professional Boxer "I have to have an adjustment before I go in to the ring. It came to the point where I wanted an adjustment everyday. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to that edge."

Irving Fryar: Miami Dolphins NFL "I definitely believe that chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness. I don't think I could maintain my level of play without chiropractic. When I get an adjustment I immediately feel better."

Fred Funk: PGA Tour "I do believe chiropractic care has really benefitted my game. Over the last three years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get out of balance, and chiropractic care helps relieve me."

Ritchie Rudolph: Professional Surfer "I surfed better than I have in a long time. With just those couple of adjustments, I was noticeable more flexible and had an incredible burst of energy."

Mission Village Chiropractic has been serving San Diego County for more than 24 years. Using gentle and proven techniques, Dr. Blakely has helped 100s of patients relieve the pain and stress on their bodies.

Visit Mission Village Chiropractic today for more information or to schedule your appointment.

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Pain in the Neck

Your neck was created with a built-in shock absorber.

Imagine trying to balance a bowling ball on a stick. To make it more difficult, tilt the stick forward while trying to maintain balance of the bowling ball. That's what it's like trying to support your head on your neck if it loses its natural curve!

Your neck was created with a built-in shock absorber called a curve or lordosis. This was formed by design because the curve acts like a spring and absorbs the shock of your head resting on your neck. Think of the same bowling ball now resting on a large spring.....can you see and feel the difference?

When your neck loses its curve, the ligaments supporting your neck become stretched and lose their ability to maintain the curve. This can occur from a motor vehicle accident, chronic poor posture or uncorrected vertebral subluxation complexes.

Once your neck has lost its normal curve, your neck and shoulder muscles attempt to hold your head in the proper position. Unfortunately they were not created for this and they tire easily. Unless you decide to let your head drop into your lap, your neck muscles will have to continue holding up your head long after becoming fatigued. That's precisely when muscle spasms occur, and tightness begins in your neck and shoulders.

Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic to assist you in restoring your neck's normal curvature. This can include stretches and exercises, cervical traction, and an orthopedic pillow created specifically for maintaining the proper curve in your neck.

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