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CBD for athletes: Examining the pros and cons

Christina DeBusk October 23, 2018

There are many things athletes can do to improve their performance. These include eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, engaging in training exercises specific to their sport and getting adequate rest. But one other option that is getting increasingly more attention lately is the taking of supplements, specifically those containing CBD. CBD is short for cannabidiol and does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

The rise of hip pain in athletes and what DCs can do about it

Christina DeBusk October 12, 2018

Approximately 100 million Americans struggle with some type of chronic pain, according to The American Academy of Pain Medicine. For approximately 7 percent of these individuals, the pain is located in the hip area, with this type of pain especially problematic for athletes. The Rheumatology Network explains that hip injuries are fairly common in people who engage in activities that involve a high degree of increased force and extremes of movement across the hips.

Recommending the best supplements for athletes and your active patients

Christina DeBusk September 28, 2018

Sponsored Content Whether they are full-time athletes or weekend warriors, there are many actions active individuals can take to achieve higher levels of health. Eating a diet full of healthy foods from all of the different food groups (fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, grains, and oils) is one option. Nutritional supplements can also help active individuals take their health to the next level.

Want to work with athletes? Sports chiropractors are ready to help you

Karen Appold August 1, 2018

Feature Terence Garvin, a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and six-year veteran of the National Football League can attest to the value of chiropractic. “I got into chiropractic care during my first year as a Pittsburgh Steeler,” he says. “James Harrison, a 14-year veteran of the NFL, would have recovery parties at his house every week that would include chiropractic care. Sometimes up to 40 guys would show up! I learned from him that you don’t need to be in pain to get care and prevent injuries. I’ve been going to a chiropractor ever since then.”

The rise of concussions in female athletes and what you can do about it

Christina DeBusk May 16, 2018

The Brain Injury Research Institute explains that a concussion, also commonly referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI, occurs when there is some type of “bump, blow, or jolt to either the head or the body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull.” Ultimately, this movement can change the way the brain works. Though some athletes will immediately feel the effects of a concussion—suffering from headaches, nausea, confusion, and memory issues—the institute stresses that, in some cases, these symptoms may take days if not weeks to appear.

9 steps to successfully marketing your practice to athletes

Adria Schmedthorst November 29, 2017

Marketing Matters Chiropractic care can be valuable to athletes and sports teams, from preventative care to acute injury treatment. But many practices don’t understand how to market to athletes. Here’s a nine-step plan to market your chiropractic practice to this special population and generate a steady stream of patients. In marketing to athletes, you can take one of two approaches. Consider targeting your efforts to a particular sport or activity. For example, if you live in a state like Colorado, you might focus on conditions related to skiing or snowboarding.

Athletes need to recover faster. Is chiropractic the answer?

Christina DeBusk November 17, 2017

Sports are an important and oftentimes cherished part of U.S. culture, with Statista reporting that the average National Football League (NFL) game draws in almost 70,000 attendees. Major League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Soccer (MLS) collect the next biggest crowds, with roughly 30,000 and 22,000 seats filled per game, respectively. And though some people prefer to watch their favorite sports from the comfort of their own homes or in a seat at their local stadium or field, others like to take a more active role and actually get in on the play.

Athletes are asking for, but can DCs actually provide it?

Christina DeBusk October 3, 2017

According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2017 Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report, more people are participating in sporting activities, even if only on a casual basis. Based on their research, they found an increase in baseball, ice hockey, rugby, and swimming, specifically. Their report also noted that people tend to be spending more money on things like gym memberships and outdoor recreational activities. Unfortunately, sometimes increased activity brings injury. While not all injuries can be treated the same way or by using the same methods, kinesiology tape can sometimes help.

Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Athletes

Chiropractic Economics Staff August 31, 2017

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Contact in sports may lead to differences in the brains of young, healthy athletes

Chiropractic Economics Staff August 22, 2017

Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital performed preseason brain scans of 65 varsity athletes — 23 from collision sports (with routine, purposeful body-to-body contact), 22 from contact sports (where contact is allowed, but is not an integral part of the game) and 20 from non-contact sports. They found that the athletes in collision and contact sports had differences in brain structure, function and chemical markers typically associated with brain injury, compared to athletes in non-contact sports. Their findings were published online today in the journal Frontiers of Neurology.

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