Olympic Athletes

Shaun Benefield

"Upon arriving at UGA, I was unable to run due to instability from a knee injury. Within one month, my Chiropractor had me back on the track. Within six months of consistent treatment, I was on my way to the NCAA Championships. Without Chiropractic I doubt I would have run at all." – Shaun Benefield, NCAA Champion – 800 Meters

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Donna Garcia

"I consider Chiropractic care an essential element of injury free training and racing. My Chiropractor's understanding of the biomechanics of running makes him uniquely qualified to address my Chiropractic needs." – Donna Garcia, Olympic Qualifier, - Cross Country

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Justin Gatlin

"Being a full-time competitor means an increased risk of injury. At this level of competition, we have to make sure to take care of our entire body, and that includes the recovery of it. Sports medicine plays a key role in minimizing any damage, so I visit chiropractor Dr. David Pascal on a regular basis." – Justin Gatlin, 100 and 200 Meter Olympic Gold Medalist

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Becki Megesi

"My Chiropractor has always been a big help during my athletic career. Whether it was specific care for an injury or helpful stretching advice, he always knows just what will benefit me the most. He has a deep understanding of runners and their individual needs." – Becki Megesi, Olympic Trials Qualifier

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Dan O'Brien

"If I could put a percentage value on it, I think I compete eight to ten percent better from regular Chiropractic care. I think that is how much of a benefit it is--if not more. If it were not for Chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal."

"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 that is what track and field is about. Every track and field athlete 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." – Dan O’Brien, Decathlon Gold Medalist

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Derek Parra

"I've always been a proponent of Chiropractic care. The problem doesn't get fixed until I go to a Doctor of Chiropractic." – Derek Parra, Men’s 1500 Meter World Record Holder