How Chiropractic Care Boosts Athletic Performance | Woodstock Chiropractor

Athletes in Woodstock, GA, are always searching for natural, non-invasive ways to boost performance and prevent injuries. At Turning Point Family Chiropractic, we help athletes unlock their full potential with corrective chiropractic care.

Why Athletes Use Chiropractic Care Top-performing athletes depend on their nervous system to communicate efficiently with their muscles and joints. Misalignments in the spine can disrupt this communication, leading to decreased coordination, slower recovery, and higher injury risk.

In fact, every NFL team employs a chiropractor, and Olympic teams often travel with one to help keep their athletes at peak performance (Esteb, 2015).

Proven Benefits of Chiropractic for Athletes

1. Improve Strength and Power Output Spinal adjustments can lead to an immediate boost in muscle strength. One study found that judo athletes had a 16% increase in grip strength following chiropractic care (Botelho & Andrade, 2012).

2. Enhance Reaction Time Chiropractic adjustments improve sensorimotor function and reaction speed—key for sports that demand fast reflexes. A study published in Brain Sciences found that adjustments helped improve nervous system efficiency and motor control (Haavik & Murphy, 2012).

3. Reduce Injury Risk Misalignments and poor spinal mechanics can cause compensations in movement, increasing the risk of sports injuries. Chiropractic care corrects these imbalances, helping athletes move better and avoid strain (Hoskins et al., 2019).

4. Speed Up Recovery A properly functioning nervous system supports quicker healing, reduces inflammation, and improves circulation—getting you back to your workouts faster and safer.

Corrective Chiropractic: A Long-Term Solution At Turning Point Family Chiropractic, we don’t just treat symptoms. We use corrective chiropractic care to identify the root causes of spinal dysfunction and support long-term improvements in performance, posture, and function.

Whether you're a high school athlete, CrossFit competitor, or weekend hiker, our team is here to help you move, train, and feel better.

Take the Next Step If you're ready to level up your athletic performance, schedule a visit with our Woodstock chiropractor team today!

10917 Hwy 92 Ste 160, Woodstock, GA Call us at (770) 592-1915 Book online at www.turningpointfamilychiropractic.com

Cited Research

Botelho, M. B., & Andrade, B. B. (2012). Effect of cervical spine manipulations on judo athletes’ grip strength. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 35(1), 38–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2011.10.005

Haavik, H., & Murphy, B. (2012). The role of spinal manipulation in addressing disordered sensorimotor integration and altered motor control. Brain Sciences, 2(4), 746–771. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci2040746

Hoskins, W., et al. (2019). Chiropractic treatment of lower limb conditions: A literature review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 20, Article 345. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2732-1

Esteb, T. (2015). Why every NFL team has a chiropractor. ChiroEco.com https://www.chiroeco.com