Sport and Spine Performance Institue - CHECK IT OUT!
Submitted by spatton on Thu, 2009-07-30 08:24
repost from FGF:
I'm a big fan of chiropractic. I honestly believe it has helped me out a lot. Having said that, it is often challenging to get somebody to talk to or try chiropractic care.
The folks here in Atlanta have a GREAT opportunity to talk to and get adjusted by a very good chiropractor! Cheryl Luther from the Sport and Spine Performance Institute has been at the track every Wednesday for a while. If you are feeling sore, tight, or just a little off - stop and chat with her. Her team, including a massage therapist, is there to discuss treatment, adjustments, chiropractic and much more!
If you are at the DLV - Cheryl is awesome! A full body adjustment (as needed). Check them out!
http://www.sportandspineperformance.com
Scott
As Hoppy pointed out, they
As Hoppy pointed out, they are donating money right back to the track for all the work they do at the track! Lots of winners!
I would be interested to
I would be interested to learn from her how trackies stack up against their other clients. Do we have better fitness (I think) than average? Are our problems more pronounced? Things to watch out for? ie, is track racing good for the old skeleton. Maybe a clinic or demo day.
She and her team did a good job of holding for the Chariot races last night, too.
Hmm, how you stack up...
Hmm, how you stack up... well, you guys are a great group to work with because you understand the need to take care of the machine riding the machine. Generally, track cyclists are in phenomenal shape due to the interval training required for the particular races. Not only do you have cardiovascular stamina, but you also have bursts of power to accelerate when called upon. Together these assets create a well balanced athlete. As long as you stay on your bike, track racing is good for the ole' skeleton!
Are your problems more pronounced? Things to watch out for? Cyclists need to be aware of a couple of things with their bodies.
The number one problem from sagittal plane, forward motion athletes is tight hip flexors, the most prominent being the psoas muscle. It's responsible for pulling your thigh up closer to your trunk, and it's used in every rotation of your pedal. The psoas and I.T. band (which originates from your lateral hip, travels down the side of your thigh and attaches into the knee) are two of the most neglected structures in the cyclists' body. You can prevent most hip, low back and knee pain by addressing them through consistent stretching, deep soft-tissue therapy, chiropractic and foam rolling.
The second most common injury/discomfort is neck and trap pain. Much of that derives from the position on the bike. That too can be relieved through consistent stretching, deep soft-tissue therapy, chiropractic and foam rolling.
I would love to have a demo or clinic day to explain more about the different stretches (Active release vs static vs ballistic etc) and when they are appropriate and which will improve or inhibit performance. I also think many of you would benefit from learning about the biomechanics of the human body and how stress is compensated within the body. All too often I see the incorrect muscles being strengthened or stretched, which puts further stress into the body. Eventually, the body can no longer compensate and that's when you start to feel those aches and pains. We at Sport and Spine can help you prevent injury with proper biomechanics.
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me, or strike up a conversation at the track.
Dr. Luther
c.luther@hotmail.com
Ask! Cheryl is very open and
Ask! Cheryl is very open and willing to discuss stuff!