Category Archives: The Chiropractic Fans
Survivor Winner Ethan Zohn Goes on the Record about Chiropractic
As a professional soccer player, cancer survivor, and winner of the hit reality show Survivor, Ethan Zohn has made headlines for his plethora of accomplishments. On January 22, 2010 he was ranked 14th in the USL Second Division Top 15 of the Decade, which announced a list of the best and most influential players of […]
An Interview with the Chiropractor behind the Naval Football Team’s Success
Not too long ago we posted an interview with Dr. Bill Morgan, the chiropractor currently serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) as well as at several high-level executive care clinics in the Washington, DC region caring for the country’s leaders. Not coincidentally, Dr. Morgan is also the Navy’s secret weapon, as reported by […]
An Interview with a Celebrity Chiropractor
Everyone knows it takes a village to keep the world’s elite athletes and entertainers in competitive shape and top form. We often hear of their of personal trainers and coaches traveling in tandem with their grueling schedules. What may often not be very well publicized are the chiropractors that also contribute to their peak performance. […]
Boston Marathon Winner Relies on Chiropractic
The Boston Marathon has long been heralded as one of the most momentous races to compete in, with the event attracting more than 500,000 spectators each year, making it New England’s most widely viewed sporting event. The event regularly attracts an average of 30,000 registered participants each year, with the Centennial Boston Marathon in 1996 […]
An Interview with the Team Chiropractor for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have won four NFL Championships, tied for 9th overall in total championships amongst all 32 NFL franchises; although the last was in 1957, which gives the club the second-longest NFL championship drought behind the Arizona Cardinals. Athletes, their agents, athletic trainers, and medical doctors understand the consequences of disabling the pain mechanism and have […]
Chiropractic and American Paralympic Medalist Allison Jones
Competitive cycling is a sport that taxes the body in a major way. Competitions often last for days, with little time in between courses to recover. Skiing is another competitive sport that requires large amounts of endurance. Now imagine competing in these sports using only one leg! Born without her right femur, Allison Jones is a […]
An Interview with a Chiropractor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Recently featured in The American Chiropractor magazine, Dr. Bill Morgan gave a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a healthcare provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Below is a short excerpt from Dr. David Dolberg’s experience visiting Dr. Morgan at Walter Reed: I recently had an opportunity to […]
U.S. Marine Corps Pilot with Low Back Pain: Success with Chiropractic
In a previous blog post earlier this month, we reported how a massive collaborative study performed by the World Health Organization came to the conclusion that low back pain was identified as the leading cause of disability worldwide. These are scary statistics considering that low back pain has a greater impact on the health of the […]
Dancing With the Stars: With the Help of Chiropractors
With season 19 of Dancing with the Stars currently underway with strong ratings, it’s no wonder that the show boosted ABC ratings to be most-watched TV network for previous seasons. With 14.96 million viewers, the reality show is one of the most talked-about and watched-about in recent years. What normally doesn’t make it’s show’s headlines however, are […]
Winning with Chiropractic: Reggie Bush
In 2005 Reggie Bush, running back for the Detroit Lions, was a unanimous first-team All-American and winner of the Heisman Trophy. He was also named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. Offensive Player of the Year, and the Touchdown Club of Columbus (Ohio) Player of the Year. In addition to the Walter Camp Award, Bush also […]
What You and The Wiggles May Have In Common
In case you were one of the few who have never heard of The Wiggles before, they are a singing and dancing Children’s band from Australia. Now what would you have in common with a singing and dancing group from Australia, you might ask? Little beknowst to many viewers, the blue wiggle, otherwise known as […]
2012 Olympic Gold Medalist McKayla Maroney gets Winning Edge from Chiropractic
Currently known as one of the best vaulters in the world, McKayla Maroney achieved an athlete’s dream of earning gold as part of the US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her arduous journey to olympic achievement, however, was marked by challenges, many of them common and familiar among professional and competitive athletes. Below is an […]
An Advocate for Fibromyalgia Sufferers: Retired Brigadier General Halstead
We are humbled each and every day at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) to treat our heroes—those who currently serve in the military and those retired. With men and women who selflessly serve with their lives every day, we need to remember their sacrifices and what we can do to honor and give back to […]
Getting Real with Dr. Phil About Chiropractic
Audiences of the popular daytime talk show “Dr. Phil” were in for treat on the Feb 23, 2012 taping segment, which featured Dr. Phil’s own personal chiropractor. The segment, which aired on March 14, began with Dr. Phil introducing Dr. Mancini as his chiropractor for 14 years. Dr. Mancini spoke about the concepts of chiropractic, and […]
Chiropractic for Athletes–Just Like Jerome Bettis
Imagine every Sunday for 13 NFL seasons the trauma of playing professional football can have on the spine is equivalent to getting into 25 car accidents per week. The pounding on the gridiron for NFL legend Jerome Bettis has taken a toll on his body. Jerome Bettis is one of the NFL’s greatest players. The […]
An Interview with an NBA Chiropractor
According to Forbes.com, the combined operating income for the NBA’s 30 teams was about $207 million in 2006, making it the third most profitable of the big four American pro sports circuits. The league is focusing on three central business objectives: expanding corporate sponsorship, focusing on diverse fan demographics, and expanding into international markets. With such […]
What do The Jonas Brothers and Johnny Damon Have in Common?
Taking care of our bodies is akin to taking care of a car: They just won’t work right without proper maintenance. In a car, the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. It needs tune-ups, tire rotations, fresh fluids and other work that prevents mechanical breakdown. The body also needs such care: […]
An Interview with an NFL Chiropractor
It’s no secret that a plethora of professional teams utilize chiropractic treatments for their players–and NFL teams are no exception. All but one of the 32 teams in the NFL utilize the services of a chiropractor as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries. Teams want their players healthy; they want to get their money’s […]
Professional Cheerleaders Speak Up About Chiropractic
Football may be demanding and taxing on the body, but cheerleading is no walk in the park either. In fact, even at the local school level, it’s been rated the most dangerous sport for women by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research. Cheerleaders today are as competitive as the teams on the playing […]
Chiropractic in the NFL: Willie McGinest and His First-Hand Experience
With his ability to crush opposing offenses any given Sunday, Willie McGinest is a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. The veteran linebacker signed with Cleveland in 2006 after 12 successful seasons in New England. He made an immediate impact for the Browns, notching 46 tackles and 4 sacks while adding immeasurable value […]