Chiropractic Visit After-Game Ritual
PITTSBURGH -- Hip pain, pulled hamstrings and back problems are just part of the job for a Steeler.
That's why several players go to chiropractor Jeffrey Cohen to fix their aches and pains.
Going to see Cohen is an after-practice ritual for Alan Faneca, but he’s not the first.
Steelers have been shuffling into Cohen’s Oakland office since the ‘70s.
Cohen said, “The all time Steelers 75th anniversary just came out and most of the guys that were on that list were patients here at the time.”
Faneca said, “It's a leap of faith sometimes when people have to go outside of the realm of a regular doctor.”
Cohen has a special technique involving a cold laser that doesn't involve traditional cracking and crunching that most chiropractors are known to do.
The Steelers aren't the only ones catching the trend. Cohen's clients include musicians and Pittsburgh ballet dancers. He also worked on Mr. Rogers for years.
Cohen said, “There was occasion once where I literally went from having a 300- pound line man and in the other room was Mr. Rogers. They're professions who all share something; if you are unable to perform you're out.”
Faneca said, “It kind of puts you in a relaxing zone, at peace a little bit, especially when you walk out feeling better.”
Just when Faneca walks out Steeler fullback Dan Kreider walks in for treatment.
Kreider said, “It's a leg today, an arm tomorrow. It's all about trying to stay as healthy as possible week to week.”
In fact, Cohen said in the ‘70s when the NFL didn't allow chiropractors the players had to sneak in, but now they don't have any problems admitting it's their Friday regime.
Kreider said, “People can go on scientific evidence and this and that, but I’m the one out there banging heads and banging my body and if my body feels good that's enough evidence for me.”
Cohen has founded the Nimmo Educational Foundation. It’s a nonprofit organization that will conduct research and training based on Dr. Nimmo's principles. The new foundation will educate current and future health care practitioners in Dr. Nimmo's methods, raise awareness of non-invasive pain treatments, and explore more methods for pain relief.
That's why several players go to chiropractor Jeffrey Cohen to fix their aches and pains.
Going to see Cohen is an after-practice ritual for Alan Faneca, but he’s not the first.
Steelers have been shuffling into Cohen’s Oakland office since the ‘70s.
Cohen said, “The all time Steelers 75th anniversary just came out and most of the guys that were on that list were patients here at the time.”
Faneca said, “It's a leap of faith sometimes when people have to go outside of the realm of a regular doctor.”
Cohen has a special technique involving a cold laser that doesn't involve traditional cracking and crunching that most chiropractors are known to do.
The Steelers aren't the only ones catching the trend. Cohen's clients include musicians and Pittsburgh ballet dancers. He also worked on Mr. Rogers for years.
Cohen said, “There was occasion once where I literally went from having a 300- pound line man and in the other room was Mr. Rogers. They're professions who all share something; if you are unable to perform you're out.”
Faneca said, “It kind of puts you in a relaxing zone, at peace a little bit, especially when you walk out feeling better.”
Just when Faneca walks out Steeler fullback Dan Kreider walks in for treatment.
Kreider said, “It's a leg today, an arm tomorrow. It's all about trying to stay as healthy as possible week to week.”
In fact, Cohen said in the ‘70s when the NFL didn't allow chiropractors the players had to sneak in, but now they don't have any problems admitting it's their Friday regime.
Kreider said, “People can go on scientific evidence and this and that, but I’m the one out there banging heads and banging my body and if my body feels good that's enough evidence for me.”
Cohen has founded the Nimmo Educational Foundation. It’s a nonprofit organization that will conduct research and training based on Dr. Nimmo's principles. The new foundation will educate current and future health care practitioners in Dr. Nimmo's methods, raise awareness of non-invasive pain treatments, and explore more methods for pain relief.
