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Think chiropractic care is just for injuries? Think again. Dr. Barney explains how athletes—from weekend warriors to pros—use chiropractic to stay sharp, strong, and mobile.
Optimal Chiropractic
3220 4th Street East, Suite #101, West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 436-1566
If you’re an athlete—or just like staying active—chiropractic care might be your secret weapon for better performance, not just pain relief.
I’m Dr Barney with Optimal Chiropractic, and today I want to break a myth. A lot of people think chiropractic is just something you turn to after you’ve been hurt. And sure—it’s great for recovery. But the truth is, more and more athletes are using chiropractic before they get injured.
Why? Because when your spine and joints are moving properly, your muscles can fire more efficiently. That means better coordination, faster reaction time, and reduced risk of pulling something mid-workout.
Pro football players, Olympic runners, even golfers and swimmers—they’re all using chiropractic as part of their performance strategy. And you don’t have to be a pro to benefit from it.
Here’s what chiropractic can do for athletes at any level:
Even one small misalignment can throw off your form—and over time, that leads to wear and tear. Regular adjustments help keep your body in sync, especially during training or competition season.
So if you’re trying to hit a new PR, avoid downtime, or just stay consistent with your workouts, chiropractic can help you stay in the game—and perform at your best.
My first appointment was great! I saw Dr. Barney and he was very thorough, professional, and caring. I had a lot of questions and he was very patient with me. I am happy that I chose Optimal Chiropractic!
The team over at Optimal Chiropractic is welcoming and they do phenomenal work. Whether there is a nagging injury or just ongoing maintenance, they’ve helped me for the last several years and would highly recommend to anyone looking for chiropractic services to check them out!
Excellent staff,friendly and professional. Crawled in and walked out!!
Been coming here regularly since 2018 - 10/10 place in Fargo. The whole team is amazing. Thank u to Optimal Chiropractic for helping me feel my best!
I travel a lot for work and come in every two weeks to get my body snapped back into place. A relief every time I stop in. Stat is always friendly and smiling. Great atmosphere and excellent treatment.
The best chiropractor in town! Dr Andrew has taken care of me and my husband very very good! I love how everyone treats us since the moment we walked in the clinic.
Saw Dr. Blarney. Very attentive, friendly & thorough. Showed he cared about my situation & how to make a plan to make it better. Got in right away so that was a big bonus. Will definitely go back & recommend him to others.
Dr. Barney is absolutely wonderful to work with. He is very thorough and truly cares about his patients. I am looking forward to more sessions. The staff is all very friendly and helpful. The office is beautiful and relaxing. Optimal Chiropractic is a great practice & I will be referring anyone in need!
I love optimal chiropractic! Thanks for all my relief!😉
I fell yesterday. I am new to fargo and googled chiropractor, came up with some. I called them and got an answering machine. Checked with optimal and was able to get in right away . They explained what they were going to do and when done, I felt better. Great job team
The staff and Dr.Barney are literally the best! So glad that I found them!
Optimal Chiropractic is awesome! Always friendly and get us in right when we need.