In Bibb County, we are blessed to have access to quality chiropractic care through Norris Chiropractic. With school back in session, student athletes are pushing themselves to their limits to help ensure the success of their teams, and Norris Chiropractic is doing what they can to help them perform at their best while keeping their physical health the overall priority. To this end, they have been bringing chiropractic care to these young athletes directly to their school campuses at West Blocton High School and Bibb County High School.
In a recent interview, Dr. Watson Fondren, a graduate of Bibb County High School, shed light on this initiative and the benefits of chiropractic care for student athletes.
“We have basically worked with the schools to set up satellite locations at the schools so that we can provide care there without students having to leave school premises,” Dr. Fondren shared. “This is especially important for athletes who are unable to come during our office hours due to practice and workouts after school. We want to keep our student athletes in the classroom and on the field performing their best in both!”
When asked about why chiropractic health is so beneficial to the student athletes of our county, Dr. Fondren replied, “Chiropractic is vital for athletes and active individuals. When I was an athlete, I could definitely tell a difference in my performance and recovery from chiropractic care. It wasn’t until I went to chiropractic school that I started reading studies that backed up what I already knew to be true. Chiropractic for athletes can improve performance, decrease the risk of injury, improve/restore range of motion, increase strength output, and reduce recovery time.”
To emphasize the importance of chiropractic care, Dr. Fondren shared endorsements from renowned athletes:
Reggie Bush, a professional athlete known for his exceptional performance, stated, “As a professional athlete, I am highly competitive and only accept the best. When it comes to healthcare, chiropractic is an essential service. It keeps my on-field performance at its highest level and contributes to the success of the entire team.”
Michael Jordan, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, attributed his remarkable progress to chiropractic care: “I didn’t know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I’ve been in chiropractic, I’ve improved leaps and bounds both mentally and physically.”
While specific examples of athletic improvement may not be readily apparent yet, Dr. Fondren points out the consistent positive feedback from their student athlete clientele: “I haven’t noticed any major examples, but we have athletes that are seen every week who say that chiropractic is helping them stay pain-free, in the game, and performing at their best.”
Dr. Fondren’s, as well as Norris Chiropractic’s, ultimate goal in serving the Bibb County community is crystal clear: “To provide the community with a service that we know to be absolutely vital. Keeping athletes playing at their highest potential, keeping men and women in the office and on the job site to provide for their families, and to improve the quality of life of every one of our patients so they can enjoy everything life has to offer!”
Through Norris Chiropractic’s dedication and innovative approach to chiropractic care, the student athletes of Bibb County are on a path to achieving their best, both on and off the field.
