Sports Performance

The Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies published the results of a study on February 19, 2025, showing that school aged children with a wide variety of health issues benefit from chiropractic care. The study data was tabulated and written by multiple authors in the United States, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. The authors of…

The science behind chiropractic is concerned with the proper function of the nervous system. When there is interference to the nervous system from spinal subluxations, there is a resulting malfunction somewhere in the body. This concept has been shown to be true in the tens of millions of satisfied patients who have visited chiropractors over…

The Journal Brain Science published a study on November 7, 2024, that documented the positive changes in brain function due to chiropractic care. The changes were measured by scientific technology measuring various aspects of brain function before and after chiropractic care. The researchers involved in this study, who were primarily from New Zealand, were looking…

The title above comes from a study published in the November 15, 2022, issue of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. The study documents the resolution of sleep and anxiety issues in a patient who is under chiropractic care for the correction of vertebral subluxations. The study begins by noting the seriousness of sleep issues…

A case study published in the Journal of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in June of 2022, documented chiropractic along with rehabilitation helping a woman recover from residual symptoms of a double mastectomy. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons approximately 144,000 mastectomies were performed in the US in 2020. The Mayo Clinic…

A study published on May 21, 2021, in the journal Brain Science showed that people who had suffered stroke had improved motor function after 4 weeks when chiropractic was added to their regime of physical therapy. The journal Brain Science is one of the scientific journals published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) based…

This headline comes from a March 13, 2019, article published by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. The article reviews recent research showing that reaction times are improved for healthy individuals under chiropractic care. The article also reviewed previous research that also supports quicker reaction time with chiropractic. The article begins by reporting on the latest…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study on November 19, 2018, documenting the care of a young man who was suffering with diabetes mellitus and chronic mid back pain being helped by chiropractic. The study begins by stating that type 1 diabetes mellitus has serious short-term and long- term health implications. The…

A study published on April 12, 2018, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented the case of a person suffering with symptoms from ankylosing spondylitis being helped by chiropractic. The study begins by pointing out the focus of chiropractic. "In addition to promoting health, wellness and disease prevention, chiropractors focus on the neuromusculoskeletal system…

Published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research on October 17, 2016, is a documented case study of a woman suffering from panic and anxiety attacks being helped with chiropractic. The study begins by stating, "Anxiety disorders involve abnormal feelings of worry or fear that can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school,…

The Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic published the results of a case study on March 19, 2025, documenting the improvement in the symptoms related to spondylolisthesis in a young adolescent athlete. Spondylolisthesis is a condition where the front body portion of one of the bones in the spine slips forward on the bone below it. This…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published the results of a case study on May 20, 2024, documenting the complete resolution of long-term persistent atrial fibrillation in a patient receiving chiropractic care. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, an NIH official website of the United States government, "atrial fibrillation is a type…

The Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal published the results of a case study in their April 2023 edition documenting the case of a child with asthma and Sever's Disease being helped by chiropractic. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, "Sever’s disease is the most common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those…

A study published on January 03, 2023, in the Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine showed that chiropractic care was more effective in helping people with lower back pain (LBP) than usual medical care or conservative care. According to the authors, the purpose of the study is to "…describe the current evidence for the effectiveness…

A study published on January 03, 2023, in the Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine showed that chiropractic care was more effective in helping people with lower back pain (LBP) than usual medical care or conservative care. According to the authors, the purpose of the study is to "…describe the current evidence for the effectiveness…

The October 2021 issue of the Asian-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published a case study involving a teen who suffered a concussion during a volleyball game, who was helped by chiropractic after all else had failed. According to a 2015 study in PT in Motion News, concussions are becoming more common among volleyball players who are suffering…

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study on August 3, 2020, describing a case of a child who was suffering with bedwetting, constipation, headaches, allergies, and cold hands being helped by chiropractic. Bedwetting at night is medically known as nocturnal enuresis (NE), and occurs in up to…

A study published on July 27, 2020, in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic documented the improvement of a 15-year-old boy suffering from post-concussion syndrome and whiplash who was helped by chiropractic. Post-Concussion Syndrome is an alteration in brain function or other brain pathology caused by an external force. A concussion is a type of traumatic…

Above is the headline of a June 3, 2020, article in Science Daily reporting on a study published on April 30th by the University of Buffalo in the research journal Obesity. It is well established that childhood obesity is a significant health issue in the U.S. and in other developed nations. This study looked at…

The above headline comes from a February 3, 2020, article in US News and World Report. The article, written by Ilana Kowarski, takes an outside look at what it takes to become a doctor of chiropractic. The article describes chiropractic as being for pain conditions specifically of the lower back. Whereas a high percentage of…

Above is the title of a case study published on January 10, 2019, in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research. In this case, a patient who had been involved in a whiplash-type automobile accident and was suffering with dizziness, neck pain, and headaches, was helped by chiropractic. This study begins by explaining that whiplash injuries…

On May 1, 2017, the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published a case study documenting the improvement of a 6-year-old boy with symptoms from Arnold-Chiari Malformation being helped by chiropractic. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Chiari Malformations (CMs) are structural defects in…

A case study published in the December 2016 issue of the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics records the case of a young girl suffering from migraine headaches being helped by chiropractic care. In addition to migraines, the patient also received help with sinus congestion and the grinding of teeth. The study begins by reporting that…

The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics published a retrospective study in their November/December 2016 edition that reviewed the usage of chiropractic care during the World Games in Cali, Colombia, from July 25 to August 4, 2013. The study begins by noting the overall increase of chiropractic utilization in the United States and Canada has…

Published on December 5, 2016, in the journal Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research is a case study of a man who was suffering from lower back pain and erectile dysfunction being helped by chiropractic. According to the study authors, erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as a man's inability to attain or sustain an erection satisfactory…

Published in the October 20, 2016, issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health is a case study showing a young boy who had suffered from issues related to a traumatic brain injury (TBI) being helped with chiropractic. According to the Mayo clinic, "Traumatic brain injury occurs when an external mechanical force causes…

On June 3, 2016, the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research published a study showing chiropractic helping patients with Meniere’s disease (MD). According to the National Institutes of Health website, "Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of…

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published the results of a case series on April 17, 2020, documenting the reduction of anxiety in five adults in a case series undergoing chiropractic care. Anxiety disorder is considered a form of mental illness that affects an estimated 31.1% of adults in the United States. According to the…

On July 16, 2018, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of a case study showing the resolution of hearing loss along with the improvement in school performance in a child who underwent chiropractic care. According to the study, "Hearing impairment refers to the loss of a person's ability to hear…

Published in the October 2021 issue of the Asian-Pacific Chiropractic Journal were the results of a case study documenting the resolution of a young woman's symptoms from post-concussion syndrome related to a sports injury. The study begins by reporting that traumatic brain injuries are very common in the U.S. with 1.7 million occurring each year.…

A study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (BioMed Central) on April 26, 2021, showed that an increase in screen time for children is directly associated with an increase in spinal pain. This study, titled "Spinal pain in pre-adolescence and the relation with screen time and physical activity behavior" was conducted at the Section of Epidemiology,…

The 2025 second-quarter issue of the Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal published the results of a case series documenting the chiropractic care of three students diagnosed with dyslexia and struggling with learning disabilities. According to this study, "Dyslexia is a neurobiological learning disability, defined by word recognition difficulty and poor spelling abilities despite normal intelligence and…

All 32 NFL teams include the professional services of a DC as part of their integrated health care team approach, according to a February 1, 2017, release by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Both the Super Bowl participants, the Atlanta Falcons and the Champion New England Patriots had team chiropractors available to adjust their players…

Chiropractic is credited for helping Zach Johnson, 2015 British Open golf champion perform at his best. A July 29, 2015, release from the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) explains that chiropractic helps athletes perform at their highest potential. The release begins by noting that, "According to experts at the F4CP, the good health and impressive…

The Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal published the results of a case study on October 1, 2024, documenting the improvement under chiropractic care of a patient suffering with obstructive sleep apnea. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), "Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of a complete airway collapse or a partial…

The August 20, 2020, issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health published the results of two case studies that documented the resolution with chiropractic of vomiting problems in two separate pediatric cases. Both patients were young boys who had never received chiropractic care prior to the care reported in this study. In…

The title above comes from a February 15, 2019, article published by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. The article compares several research papers showing that chiropractic can improve human performance. The implications of this research for top level athletes are profound. Athletic performance depends upon the ability to properly coordinate movement, endurance, and strength. These…

On March 4, 2020, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress released the results of a Harris Poll Showing that 81 percent of the general public believe chiropractic is effective for athletes. The survey was commissioned by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the value of chiropractic care.…

The online publication ResearchGate published a research excerpt of a book in November 2024, reviewing research showing chiropractic helping athletic performance. The research article is inside a book with the title "Complementary Medicine from Ancient times to the Present." The research chapter dealing with chiropractic is titled, "The Role of Chiropractic Applications in Enhancing Athletic…