Chiropractic is integral to athletic performance and optimal healing. It is not uncommon for the derby girls around the country to utilize chiropractic services in an effort to play at their best and return to the game faster after an injury. This year, the Bay Area Derby Girls have invited local Oakland chiropractors from The Shift Chiropractic and Community Wellness to provide ongoing supportive care for league players. Dr. Ben Glass and Dr. Irina Velichko have been travelling to the training arena in West Oakland on bi-monthly basis to provide ongoing injury support, tune-ups and health consultations to these fearless players.
These dynamic women are worth supporting. They have full-time jobs, children, partners and lots of daily stressors living in the Bay Area. They set all of it aside to practice and play at least 4-5 days a week. Taking all of these things into account, it is an absolute must for the players to get the best preventative and immediate care at a time of an impact.
The sport comes along with many physical injuries including sprains, bruising and more serious ones that include concussions and fractures. The hits that each player endures during a typical game forces the spine out of alignment. Injuries can negatively impact spinal segments and nerve system activity. These structures control thinking, breathing, posture and muscle recruitment. Chiropractors at The Shift address these stressors and help improve the overall function for optimal health and recovery.
It has been rewarding to hear how much Drs. Ben and Irina at The Shift have been helping the Bay Area Derby Girls to play the game pain-free and to fully participate in their demanding lives with more ease and energy. The Shift Chiropractic and Community Wellness is looking forward to finishing a strong season with the B.A.D.G.