Join a Growing Field
With a growing interest in chiropractic care by athletes, sports chiropractors are in demand and they’re making a difference. Consider that:
- 100% of Major League Baseball (MLB) and National Football League (NFL) teams have at least one chiropractor on staff.
- The majority of National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL) teams also retain a chiropractor.
- Chiropractic care is provided at major international sports events including the Olympics.
Sources: Pro Baseball Chiropractic Society, Professional Football Chiropractic Society, Professional Hockey Chiropractic Society, Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Sports Chiropractic at Palmer
Doctors of chiropractic help people feel and move better, and for athletes, that can mean the difference between playing their best and being sidelined. Sports chiropractors help athletes perform at their highest level, reduce risk of injury, and reduces recovery time from injuries. Having the confidence in the knowledge that one’s body is optimized allows athletes to perform at peak levels both physically and mentally.
Many Palmer students and alumni chose the chiropractic profession because they want to help athletes perform their best. Athletes are increasingly turning to chiropractors specializing in sports care to help them train more effectively, prevent injuries and perform at their best.