Chiropractic Helps Drag Racer Recover After 320 MPH Crash

A story appearing on Tropix news on May 16, 2008 reported on the recovery of top drag racer Tony Schumacher from a horrific crash at 320 mph.  The story highlights a segment from the TV show Discovery Health which showed the crash and then followed Mr. Schumacher through his recovery and return to dominance in his sport.

The story reports that on October 7, 2000 Tony Schumacher suffered a nearly fatal crash at over 300 mph while competing in Memphis Tennessee. His injuries included a left leg broken in 7 places, 6 fingers dislocated, and he had a very serious concussion. After the surgery, Tony awoke to find himself in constant state of pain. He was suffering from debilitating headaches as well as severe dizziness. He was incapacitated, and his career was in doubt.  His medical doctors could not find the cause of his pain or problems.

Finally a friend of Mr. Schumacher suggested he go to see a chiropractor. After x-rays and specific calculations Tony received his first chiropractic adjustment and started his road to recovery and the resumption of his career in drag racing.  Within one month of having a cast removed from his leg, Tony Schumacher was back drag racing again.

The video (which can be seen here on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTGV_1cD2JM) shows the terrible crash and the total disintegration of the dragster he was racing. This video then follows his trip to the chiropractor and his total recovery. In his own words Tony summed up his recovery with chiropractic by saying, "It was amazing. It's one of those things where I sat up and everything was gone, no pain, color was back in my face and I thought to myself: It's like magic!"