Chiropractic Care for Professional Athletes

Many professional athletes now use chiropractic care to achieve maximum performance and recovery.

In the below video our Accessible Beltway Clinics Chiropractor Dr. Rick Rosa treated Professional Athlete Mike Easton and curved his recovery time by 50%. Mike’s original estimated recovery time from 6 months, but after treatment with our Dr. Rosa he recovered in only 3 months.

Chiropractic care has proven very beneficial in the recovery of sports injuries. Many professional teams have a designated team chiropractor, but chiropractic care is also useful in injuries that occur during recreational activities as well.

To learn more about sports chiropractic care and treatment visit www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com. 

Chiropractic Treatment Better than Drugs

Consider Chiropractic Treatment before you “Pop” another Pill for Your Neck Pain

A new study funded by the National Institute of Health, has found the best way to get rid of that troublesome neck pain is not to "pop" another pain medication. The study of over 272 patients found that chiropractic treatment is the best method in relieving neck pain available. The study found that patients treated by a chiropractor alone rated the highest in pain relief after a 12 week period compared to patients treated by exercise or drugs. In fact after a 12 week period those patients who exercised or used a chiropractor were over twice as likely pain free in comparison to patients who relied on medicine.

The Study Shows Chiropractic Treatment is the Most Effective Remedy for Neck Pain

The results reveal the necessity of chiropractic care when it comes to neck pain– 32 percent of patients treated by a chiropractor were pain free, compared to 30 percent of those who exercised and only 13 percent of those who took medication as treatment after a 12 week period. Dr. Lee Green, professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan says, “Neck pain is a mechanical problem, and it makes sense that mechanical treatment works better than a chemical one.”

 

To learn more about chiropractic treatment for neck pain visit www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com.

Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria Treats All Musculoskeletal Injuries

Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria for More than Just Back and Neck Pain

People commonly visit a chiropractor for back and neck pain. However, many people suffer from pains all over their bodies. What countless do not know, is that chiropractors treat more than just the neck and back.  From head to toe, the doctors at Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria treat the majority of all musculoskeletal injuries throughout the body. 

Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria Patients Receive a Thorough Complete Body Examination

At your first visit to the chiropractor you will receive a thorough examination of your entire body. After the examination, our Alexandria chiropractor will diagnose your injury and set forth a detailed treatment plan to heal that injury.

Patients at Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria Receive a Unique Treatment Plans To Ensure Quick Recovery

To rule out certain conditions, diagnostic imaging such as radiographs or an MRI can be ordered when necessary.   Here at Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria, once the diagnosis is determined, we utilize multiple techniques and treatment modalities to treat your injuries as they should be.  Your treatment plan will be paved in the direction unique to what your body needs to recover as quickly as possible.

-        Dr. Nick Andolina

Chiropractor, Physiotherapist  - Alexandria, VA

To learn more about treatment options visit the Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria website. 

Achilles Injuries Require Treatment

This past week, pro bowl linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Terrell Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens partially tore his achilles tendon.  Reports explain that Suggs injured his achilles while running through a conditioning test that is required for players of the Ravens.  This is harmful blow to the Ravens, who year after year have one of the NFL's best defenses.

An injury such as this one requires a lot of treatment, and in this case, surgery.  With an intense rehab and recovery program, Suggs may be able to train at full speed in about 6 months.  According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,  NFL players that have suffered this injury and that require surgery, on average do not return to play in a game for just under one year.  If this average proves to be accurate, the star linebacker would miss the entire 2012 season, and playoffs that follow.

At the age of 30, Suggs has other plans.  Outraged that the press is saying that he will be out for the entire year, Terrelle is expecting to return by mid season.  This puts a lot of pressure on the all-pro.  Will he be able to prove others wrong?  With the drive to recover, and the correct treatment, this may be possible.

At Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria, we treat injuries such as the achilles tear that Suggs is suffering from.  We utilize therapies such as muscle stim, ultrasound, graston, stretching, strengthening, proprioceptic feedback exercises, and kinesio taping to get you back on your playing field as soon, and as safely as possible.  Athlete or not; if are in the Alexandria area and need treatment from a chiropractor or physiotherapist, come to Rosa Chiropractic of Alexandria and you will receive the treatment necessary to get you back to 100%.

- Dr. Nick Andolina
    Chiropractor, Physiotherapist - Alexandria, VA

Tony Thompson Selects Accessible Beltway Clinics' Dr. Rick Rosa as Team Chiropractor for Heavy Weight Title Championship Fight with Klitschko

Dr. Rick Rosa Official Chiropractor and Recovery Specialist for Professional Boxer Tony Thompson

Dr. Rick Rosa of Accessible Beltway Clinics is the official Chiropractor and Recovery Specialist for Professional Boxer Tony Thompson. Tony Thompson is expected to compete in Berne, Switzerland on July 7th for the world heavyweight championship. In the competition, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson will rematch heavyweight champion Wladmir Klitschko.

Tony Thompson Klitschko's Toughest Fight Yet

Klitschko, the current world heavyweight champion speaks of his last match with Thompson as a tough one. "Thompson is a strong and difficult opponent fighting southpaw," Klitschko said. "He has a very good technique and gave me one of the toughest challenges in my career. Through his height it is a fight at eye level and I know that he has gained a lot of confidence through his winning streak.”

Thompson is excited and eager for the upcoming competition. "I have been waiting a long time for this rematch," Thompson said. "Last time I had (a knee) injury which I suffered in training. In Berne, I will complete what I missed out on four years ago. I will knock Klitschko out and take all his belts to the U.S."

To ensure full recovery— Dr. Rosa works with Thompson, creating an individualized treatment program, utilizing RecoveryDoc’s patented Six Pillars of Recovery. “I am honored to have been selected as the team chiropractor and recovery specialist. I will work to increase Tony’s endurance and performance in preparation for to fight. I have high expectation for Tony and look forward to be traveling with the team this July.” RecoveryDoc helps athlete’s recovery faster as well as increase performance levels.

RecoveryDoc Employs Six Pillars of Recovery Program on Professional Boxer Tony Thompson

RecoveryDoc’s Six Pillars of Recovery encompasses all aspects of recovery for injuries and training. The Six Pillars include; awareness of state, rest, play, nutrition, physical and psychological – ensuring professional athletes like Thompson, recovers faster and train harder.  Under the RecoveryDoc treatment program, athletes receive a personalized, all encompassing treatment plan based on specific needs.

Dr. Rosa’s recovery approach is unique and comprehensive. He has worked with professional athletes— decreasing projected healing time by up to 50 percent.

After recovery, RecoveryDoc athletes undergo an ongoing preventative program to thwart further injuries. Dr. Rosa will make sure Thompson not only recovers, but he is able to perform better and train harder in preparation for the upcoming fight.

At 40 years of age, Thompson awaits the upcoming heavyweight championship match with confidence. “I think once we have a heavyweight champion, [US boxing fans] will be a little more kinder to the American heavyweight fighters,” Thompson says. “Also I think American TV will come back out and watch American heavyweights again. We need a figure here and I’m looking to be that figure.”

RecoveryDoc will continue to work with Thompson and the team all the way through the Berne competition— ensuring he is fit and ready to snatch the world heavyweight boxing championship from the hands of Klitschko.

To learn more about Dr. Rosa and The Patented Six Pillars of Recovery treatment program visit RecoveryDoc.