In essence, we prepare the body for the workout. Dr. Nigel s approach to sports chiropractic has won praise from sports heroes, such as Dale Evans, L.A. High School s cross country star. I had been fighting shin splints for years. Since I ve been going to Dr. Nigel for treatment, my shin splints have vanished. I ve enjoyed three good seasons without so much as a twinge in my lower leg, Evans said.
Older athletes benefit, too.
Dr. Nigel says that one of his best memories as a doctor was when Jean Markovitch, a local tennis player, came to see him. Doctors had told Jean that she d never play again because of her constant back pain. Jean needed flexibility training. Her muscles were accustomed to years of tennis and had developed several imbalances. With deep tissue work and stretching, we were able to bring the flexibility back to Jean s tight hamstrings, hips and lower limbs, Dr. Nigel said.