What Do People Say About Chiropractic?

Jerry Rice Shares Personal Successes With Chiropractic Care

Top Professionals in every sport are under chiropractic care to increase health and performance. Behind every great champion, there is a chiropractor.

Tom Brady

American football quarterback for the New England Patriots
NFL MVP
2 Super Bowl MVP’s
He has played in four Super Bowls, winning three of them
NFL record for most touchdown passes in a single regular season
He also owns the fourth-highest career passer rating of all time (92.9)
Named as Sport Illustrated’s Sportman of the Year (2005)
He also helped set the record for the longest consecutive win streak in NFL history with 21 straight wins over two seasons
In 2004 and 2007, He was named “Sportsman of the Year” by The Sporting News
2007 Male Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press

Arnold Schwarzenegger

"I am very fortunate to have, so-to-speak, my in-house chiropractor, Dr. Franco Colombu, as my own personal chiropractor. So, I visit Franco regularly, and he comes over to my house. He adjusts my wife, my kids, me, everybody gets an adjustment. And we feel always great when Franco leaves. Even when I have athletic injuries he's always there for me, and helps me. So it's really terrific, and I know that first hand. That's why I always will be traveling around, all over the world, talking highly about the profession of chiropractic. You chiropractic doctors are really miracle workers, and that's why it's really great to have you here, part of the Arnold Classic. Because, like I said, the Arnold Classic and Fitness Weekend are about health and about fitness and preventive care." Arnold Schwarzenegger

Dan O'Brien

"If it were not for Chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal."

Dan O'Brien
Decathlon Gold Medallist

Mel Gibson

Appearing in films like The Patriot and Braveheart has taken its toll on Mel Gibson. "You get hurt all the time. All you gotta do is just like eight takes of running down a hill and you twist an ankle," the action pic veteran tells TV Guide Online. "I got a chiropractor to come along to the [Patriot] shoot, because they can actually stick you back together within 15 minutes. He used to come every other week, from Los Angeles to South Carolina — spend a week and work on the entire crew. All the stunt guys were like, 'Oh, fix my disc.' He's putting their discs back in. The guy's amazing."



Lance Armstong

Jeff Spencer, D.C. has been working with Lance Armstrong since January of 1999, helping him to keep his body together for the harsh demands of the Tour de France. After last year's Tour de France, Lance said that he could not have won without Jeff's help. With Lance approaching his second victory, the same thing might well be true.

Joe Montana

One of the most recognizable celebrity/athletes, holder of four Superbowl rings, three Superbowl MVP's and Player of the Year in 1990 has just agreed to become the spoke person for Chiropractic in the State of California. Joe Montana "Chiropractic care works for me."

Tiger Woods

"Being a Chiropractic patient has really helped me immensely...lifting weights and seeing a Chiropractor on a regular basis has made me a better golfer. I've been going to Chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It's as important to my training as practicing my swing."

Top Professionals in every sport are under chiropractic care to increase health and performance. Behind every great champion, there is a chiropractor.

American Professional Golfer
Currently the World No. 1
Highest-Paid Professional Athlete in 2008 (Estimated $110 million)
Fourteen Professional Major Golf Championships
67 PGA Tour Championships
More career major wins and career PGA than any other active player
PGA Player of the Year – 9 times
Associated Press Male of Athlete of the Year
Sportsman of the Year more than once
In 1995, he proudly appeared on the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation’s (CCF) Tournament of Roses Parade Float
Chiropractor Tom LaFountain, left, holds an ice pack on Tiger Woods' back as they walk down the 11th fairway during the better-ball matches at the Presidents Cup Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke - Winners of the 2006 Dancing With The Stars
The Oct. 10 episode highlighted Smith’s relationship with his doctor of chiropractic, Robert Parker, DC.  The video footage showed Smith receiving a few “minor repairs” before this week’s Samba competition.  After receiving treatment from Dr. Parker, Smith went on to deliver “the best samba of the night,” according to head judge Len Goodman.

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Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich said the secret for good health was 'eat sparingly, work enthusiastically in a labor of love, love generously, and get Chiropractic adjustments once a week!' You can view the entire testimonial from here.

Other Famous Celebrities and Athletes Under Chiropractic Care
These famous people all have the ability to choose any health care in the world, but they have unanimously chosen chiropractic for it's health and life enhancing capabilities!

Make the intelligent choice! Join these celebrities and 30 million other Americans who utilize Chiropractic for every aspect of their lives, simply because, Chiropractic enhances the health and performance of every human being, from grandchildren to grandparents!

ENTERTAINERS

Richard Pryor

Bob Hope - "Chiropractic is a wonderful means of natural healing!" 

Dixie Carter - "I have a wonderful chiropractor. I believe a healthy spine is a healthy body." 

Andy Griffith - "Chiropractic has advanced tremendously over the past few decades.
It has grown by leaps and bounds to become a specialized and accepted science."  

Katherine Kelly Lang, Bold & Beautiful Soap Opera Star - "I leave my chiropractor's office feeling fresh and rejuvenated and back in line the way I should be. He has also been successful at getting rid of my tension headaches."

David Cassidy - The Partridge Family TV Series 
Lou Waters, CNN Today - "I like to go to the chiropractor at least once a week and have for the past 20-25 years. I feel better when I go; I have more energy." 
Mel Gibson
Dennis Weaver
Adam Arkin, Chicago Hope
David Duchovney
Sylvester Stallone
Robin Williams
David Copperfield
Denzel Washington
Whitney Houston
Penny Marshall
Kim Bassinger
Alec Baldwin
Richard Gere
Whoopie Goldberg
Ted Danson
Macaulay Culkin
Demi Moore
Johnathan Lipnicki
Tea Leoni
Steven Segal
Dianne Carroll
Richard Kuss
Johnetta Cole
Jim & Jan Brolin
Cher
Jerry Seinfeld
Doris Day
Burt Reynolds
Robin Wright
Meredith Baxter
Phyllis Diller
James Earl Jones
Alan Thicke
Christie Brinkley
Patrick Stewart
Clint Eastwood
Linda Hamilton
Jane Seymour
Dolf Lundgren
Michael Shurtleff
Heidi Kling
Josephine Pemice-Fales
Members of Cosby Family
David Spade
Shirley MacLaine
Liza Minnelli
Marcello Angelini
Daniella Buson
Authors
John Robbins, Author of Pulitzer prize-nominated international best seller, "Diet For A New America" - "Chiropractic works in harmony with the basic healing forces of the body, whereas the allopathic, western medical establishment doesn't have nearly as holistic a vision."
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale - Author/Philosopher
Candace Pert, Ph.D - Author of Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine and other great books.
Anthony Robbins - Author/Motivational Speaker 
Mark Victor Hansen - Author/Motivational Speaker
Fitness Experts
Dr. Joyce Verdel - "Chiropractic helps athletes and people working out, engaging in a sport or even just performing daily functions such as walking and sitting, to operate at their peak levels of performance without pain. I highly recommend that you pay a visit to your local chiropractor."

Ms. Fitness USA, Sarah Harding, Speaks Out About Chiropractic
"Basically, I've always believed in chiropractic care. My parents introduced my brothers and myself to chiropractic care when we were very young and it's been an instrumental part of my life. I believe that it allowed me to do gymnastics when I was very little and allowed me to stay in sports and lead a very active lifestyle. I think it's natural to have aches and pains when you bend your body in directions it wasn't necessarily meant to [be bent in], so it makes sense to go to a chiropractor to get my body back in alignment. Ever since I can remember, I've gone to a chiropractor. www.sarahhardingfitness.com

Musicians
Van Halen
Air Supply's Graham Russell
Madonna
Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson - B2's
Rosanne Cash
Alabama
Connie Smith
Travis Tritt
Kenny Loggins
Victoria Williams
Members of Greatful Dead
Members of Extreme
Members of Bon Jovi
Members of Dwight Yoakam's Band
The Eagles
Peter Frampton
Roberta Flack
Athletes
A research study conducted by Drs. Anthony Lauro and Brian Mouch, published in the journal of Chiropractic research and Clinical Investigation, 1991, indicated chiropractic care might improve athletic performance by as much as 16.7% over a two week period. The report also concluded that subluxation-free athletes react faster, coordinate better, execute fine movements with improved accuracy and precision, amounting to an overall better athlete.
Top professionals in every sport are under chiropractic care to increase health and performance. The following are just a few sports stars under chiropractic care.
Mindy Mylrea, World Champion - "We put a great deal of stress on our bodies, so chiropractic is very helpful." 
Bernard Horn, Men's Champion  - "My chiropractor is really phenomenal. I've gotten stronger and greatly increased my flexibility." 
Larry & Todd Wise, World Champions 
Jose Canseco - "I've found that it's a great stress reliever to get adjusted. It takes away a lot of the tightness in the muscles" 
Wade Boggs - "Last year I found Dr. Newman (chiropractor), and I have been seeing him ever since. I have been pain-free and feeling terrific. I swear by it. Now, it is just maintenance and keeping in line so the nerves don't touch." 
Greg Mathews - Credits chiropractic with helping him get off the disabled list  and overcome a career-threatening slump! 
Ryan Sandberg - His wife Cindy explained, "He's had some awesome games after getting an adjustment. He was frequently adjusted before games." 
Derek Porter - also a Chiropractor.  

Mark McGwire
John Smolz
Chris Sabo
Robby Thompson
Kirt Manwarning
Mark Portugal
Brett Butler
Wes Parker
Don Sutton
Roberto Clemente
Rick Monday
Jeff Reardon
Dan Schayes - "I use chiropractic as my main source of healthcare." 
Gerald Wilkins - "I didn't know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I've been in chiropractic, I've improved by leaps and bounds, both mentally and physically." 
Michael Jordan
Charles Barkley
Robert Parish
Jack Sikma
Scottie Pippin
John Stockton
Kenny Sousa
Joel Thompson
Brent Steiner
Fred Klaven
Arnold Schwarzenegger - "Bodybuilders and fitness people have been using chiropractic very extensively in order to stay healthy and fit. I found it was better to go to a chiropractor before you get injured. We are a perfect team- the world of fitness and the world of chiropractors." 
Lee Haney, Mr. Olympia (1984-91) 
Clifta Coulter, Miss USA 
John Defrendis, Mr. USA 
Grace Lewis, World Champion Power Lifter, Record Holder 
Kevin Levrone, National Champion 
Rick Valente, ESPN's "Body Shaping" 
Evander Holyfield - "I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to get that edge." 
Rocky Marciano, Heavyweight Champion 1956 
Jack Dempsy
Tony Lopez
Michael Carbojol
Muhammad Ali
Joe Montana - "I've been seeing a chiropractor and he's really been helping me out a lot. Chiropractic's been a big part of my game." 
Joe Montana and 35 of his teammates received chiropractic care  right before the 1990 Super Bowl Game. 
Irving Fryar - I definitely believe that chiropractic care has attributed to my fitness. I don't think I could maintain my level of play without chiropractic. When I go to Dr. Napoli for an adjustment I immediately feel better." 
Emmit Smith - "I go see Dr. Bill (chiropractor) when I get bent out of shape on Sundays. Playing in a football game is like being in 30-40 car accidents." 
Crawford Kerr - "Dr. Bill (chiropractor) kept me on the field many times." 
Atlanta Falcons Team
San Francisco 49ers Team
Detroit Lions Team
Denver Broncos Team
Dallas Cowboys Team
Ed "Too Tall" Jones
Charles Haley
Roger Craig
Bob Hayes
Sean Landeta
Paul Fraze
Ricky Bell
Dammone Johnson
Alex Karras
Mark May
Gary Clark
Terry Kirby
Keith Jackson
Mike Ingram
Mike Timson
Bill Fralic
Warren Moon
Dan Marino
Terance Mathis
Gary Downs
Byron Hanspard
Ruffin Hamilton
Craig Saur
Lester Archambeau
Ronnie Bradford
Tim Dwight
Bob Christian
Joe Profit
Lenny McGill
Keith Crawford
Coey Louchiey
Fred Funk, PGA Tour Professional - "I do believe chiropractic has really benefited my game. Over the last three years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get out of balance, and chiropractic care helps....." 
Barbara Bunkowsky, LPGA Tour Professional - "I have found that chiropractic keeps me flexible and pain-free so that I can perform at my highest level. The benefits of chiropractic have improved my golf swing, putting less stress and strain on my body and allowing me to be a more productive golfer. I believe it also helps prevent other associated injuries that are very common on the LPGA tour." 
Patti Rizzo
Sandra Palmer
Lynn Connelly
Beth Daniel
Jan Stephenson
Donna White
Kim Baur
Patty Sheehan
Lynn Adams
Sally Little
Amy Alcott
Mary Lou Retton
Olga Korbut
Detroit Redwings Team
Wayne Gretzky
Simon Whitfield 
Donovan Baily, 100 Meter 

Brett Hull
George Angat Jr., US Lightweight Champion - "The split second that can be added to my speed by my chiropractor could be crucial." 
Manager-Denis Doucette - "Chiropractic care gives him that little advantage, that little extra strength and quickness and allows him his best opportunity to regain his title." 
Dan O'Brien, Decathlon - "You obviously can't compete at your fullest if you're not in alignment. And your body can't heal if your back is not in alignment. It was the holistic idea that I liked about chiropractic and tat is what track and field is about. Every track and field athlete that that I have ever met has seen a chiropractor at one time or another. In track and field, it is absolutely essential. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one has denied or refuted." 
Joe Greene, Long Jump - "I know chiropractic helped me. It helped my performance and I feel better." 
Alberto Juantorena, 400 & 800 Meter 
Bruce Jenner, Decathlon 
Mac Wilkins, Discus 
Dwight Stones, Hi-jump 
Edwin Moses, Hurdles 
Maria Maricich, Skiing 
Suzy Chaffee, Skiing 
Mary Decker, Track 
Willie Banks, Triple Jump 
Joseph Arvay, Wrestler 
Nancy Ditz, Marathon 

Vale Peter Brock 

Before I had regular chiropractic care, I had only “first aid” type care a few times prior.  I guess you could say I was in a slow physical decline. From childhood on, I was determined to achieve my goals and desires, however it was becoming tougher – I was doing it with less ease and good humour. When I began regular chiropractic care and maintenance, it was not due to any crisis, but rather as a realization that things couldn’t continue as they had been.  I immediately felt lighter, stronger and more aware of everything that was happening around me.  This included my body and it’s performance levels, even my taste buds.  I grew an inch at the age of 39.

I became far more energetic, clearer of mind and in time with the intuitive component of myself.  To me, this constitutes success - living life to its fullest potential.  Chiropractic has meant I have greater resilience, quicker recovery from fatigue. I have a lifestyle that in any ones estimation is hectic and physically demanding and I found this no longer had any negative impact on me.

Let’s be frank, preventative health care and general well being are what society needs, not more drugs or procedures that encourage people to hand responsibility for their health to others. Chiropractic care has only realised a small part of its true potential.  I believe it needs to be very clear and patient with its objectives.  The great temptation in this current era is for instant gratification and instant results.  Compromise is acceptable but never at the loss of one's integrity.  Chiropractic and other therapies will eventually surpass those that don’t recognise the true nature of who we really are.

The ever increasing trend towards non intrusive, natural health care therapies simply presents an acceptable choice to the vast majority who had placed much of their power in the hands of those saying they have the answers.

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