December 2006

Subluxation samba

Most people know that athletes use chiropractic care to boost their performance, but viewers of the ABC television series "Dancing with the Stars" found out that dancers can benefit as well. A short "behind the scenes" segment that aired during the Oct. 10 episode of the highly‑rated program showed celebrity contestant Emmitt Smith being adjusted by Robert Parker, DC, who's been his chiropractor since 1995.

After getting what was described as "minor repairs" from his DC, ex‑footballer Smith hit the dance floor and waltzed away with what one judge rated "the best samba of the night."

Other television media outlets picked up the unusual angle and expanded on the story. "Entertainment Tonight" reported that the show's producers asked a chiropractor to stand by during the Oct. 10 episode in case one of the other contestants needed care.

Before the week was out, the Internet buzzed with blogger reports about the chiropractic factor. A Google search of "Dancing with the Stars" and "chiropractic" netted nearly 1,000 hits on sites as varied as MSNBC to trucknet.com!