Rooted in Revelations:
- Dr. Josh Kazee
- Nov 7
- 2 min read
✦ Stronger on the Mat, Aligned in Life
Chiropractic for Martial Artists: Recovery, Resilience & God’s Design
From kids to adults, martial artists thrive when their nervous systems are clear.
Here’s why it matters.
Hi there,
Martial arts isn’t just about physical strength. It’s about discipline, confidence, and purpose. For kids, it builds character; for adults, it’s often a stress-relieving outlet in a busy world.
But every kick, roll, and fall—while empowering—creates stress on the body. If the nervous system (God’s master design for health) can’t adapt, training stress doesn’t become growth… it becomes breakdown.
✦ Real Testimony: Back on the Mat Stronger
Sarah, a 12-year-old karate student, loved martial arts but struggled with restless sleep, poor focus, and nagging shoulder pain from repetitive falls. After a series of gentle adjustments, her mom noticed a transformation:
“Sarah is back. She sleeps deeply, stays calm before tournaments, and says her body finally keeps up with her mind.”
This is why we do what we do—because every child and adult deserves a body that functions the way God intended.
✦ What the Research Says
● Immediate strength boost: In one study, judo athletes who received a cervical spine adjustment improved their grip strength by 10–16%, while the placebo group saw no change (Botelho & Andrade, 2012).
● Explosive performance: Research on elite Taekwondo athletes showed that a single chiropractic adjustment increased muscle strength and nerve activity for up to 60 minutes after care (Keller, Colloca, et al., 2006).
● Whole-body adaptability: Over 12 weeks, athletes under chiropractic care improved in agility, balance, and reaction time by more than 30%, far surpassing the control group (Lauro & Mouch, 1991).
✦ Why It Matters
God designed your nervous system to adapt, recover, and thrive. Chiropractic isn’t about “fixing pain”—it’s about making sure His design isn’t interfered with.
✅ For kids, it supports growth, coordination, and confidence.
✅ For adults, it enhances recovery, stress adaptation, and resilience.
✅ For families, it means living aligned—on the mat and in life.
✦ Live Fully in Your Calling
Whether you’re sparring, rolling, or cheering your child on from the sidelines, your nervous system is the foundation for living fully. Chiropractic care helps your body function the way God designed—so you and your family can train, recover, and thrive without unnecessary interference.
📩 Email us at rootedinrevelationschiro@gmail.com
and let’s support your body in living fully in your calling—on the mat and beyond.
Rooted in Revelations Chiropractic
Helping your body heal the way it was meant to.
References:
● Botelho, M. B., & Andrade, B. B. (2012). Effect of cervical spine manipulation on judo athletes’ grip strength. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.
● Keller, T. S., Colloca, C. J., et al. (2006). Neurophysiologic response to spinal manipulation in Taekwondo athletes. Clinical Neurophysiology.
● Lauro, A., & Mouch, B. (1991). Athletic performance and recovery with chiropractic care. The Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation.
