Newport Beach Chiropractor: Chiropractors Can Improve Performance

In getting your body in to top shape, we all know that there a few principles to follow. We know that exercise and training our muscles everyday is paramount, and that we need to adhere strictly to a nutritious diet so that we can give our bodies the proper fuel it needs to function. We also need to replenish our bodies with lots and lots of water. But we often forget the one thing that controls your entire body- your nervous system. This is what controls your metabolism, your breathing, your heart rate, your muscle function. Keeping your nervous system in top function ensures that there is enough energy flow from your brain to the rest of your body via your spinal cord and nerves. When there is an interference in the flow of energy and information from your spine to any part of your body, there is decreased function and even pain. This is called a subluxation.

Daily stress- be it emotional, chemical or physical, and even poor posture, can contribute to subluxations, which in turn can adversely affect your metabolic function, endurance, and muscle strength. In fact, a study titled Chiropractic Effects on Athletic Ability was published in the Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation, and it found that the subluxation may exist without pain symptoms, yet still decrease the body's ability to perform at full potential.

To be in top physical shape it's important to take care of yourself inside and out- and this is important for everyone- not just athletes. If you are in the Orange County area and would like to get your spine checked out, call to schedule a consultation today at (949) 387-1333.