2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony is this Friday at 1 pm CST.
I enjoy watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. I also try to watch the closing ceremony too but don’t always get to it. I am not a die-hard fan of any Olympic sport. The 2024 Olympics will feature 32 sports and 329 events.
It is fun for me to watch swimming events. Do you recall Michael Phelps? 23 Olympic gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals! His Chiropractor is Dr. Kevin Rindal. He was the USA Swimming Team Chiropractor when Michael Phelps was competing in the Olympics. Dr. Rindal specializes in sport chiropractic and performance enhancement. A few seconds makes a difference. Dr. Kevin Rindal provided Phelps with chiropractic care that included spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and other therapies to enhance his performance, manage pain, and aid recovery.
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be in Paris from July 26 to August 11. This event marks the return of the Summer Olympics to Paris after 100 years, the last being in 1924.
I found it interesting that the Olympic Village will be located in the Seine-Saint-Denis area, just north of Paris. After the Games, the village will be transformed into housing and public facilities, ensuring a lasting legacy. The organizing committee also aims to deliver the first carbon-neutral Olympics by implementing a series of measures to reduce the environmental impact. These measures include the use of 100% renewable energy, sustainable construction practices, and promoting public transportation. – So cool!
Below is a list of some key timelines:
Opening Ceremony
- Date: July 26, 2024
- Time in Paris (CEST): 8:00 PM
- Time in Central Standard Time (CST): 1:00 PM
Key Dates and Events
- July 24, 2024: Preliminary events begin (including football and rugby)
- July 26, 2024: Opening Ceremony
- July 27, 2024: First full day of competition
- August 10, 2024: Last full day of competition
- August 11, 2024: Closing Ceremony
Daily Event Schedule (Highlights)
- July 27 – August 4, 2024: Swimming competitions, including finals
- July 27 – August 5, 2024: Gymnastics competitions
- August 2 – August 11, 2024: Track and field events
- July 27 – August 11, 2024: Team sports such as basketball, volleyball, and football
New Sports and Key Finals
- Skateboarding Finals: August 3-4, 2024
- Sport Climbing Finals: August 7-10, 2024
- Surfing: Exact dates dependent on weather conditions, generally around early August
- Breakdancing (Breaking) Finals: August 9-10, 2024
Notable Event Finals
- 100m Sprint (Men’s and Women’s): August 4-5, 2024
- Marathon (Men’s): August 11, 2024
- Marathon (Women’s): August 10, 2024
- Basketball (Men’s and Women’s Finals): August 10-11, 2024
- Football (Men’s and Women’s Finals): August 9-10, 2024
Closing Ceremony
- Date: August 11, 2024
- Time in Paris (CEST): 8:00 PM
- Time in Central Standard Time (CST): 1:00 PM
Chiropractors play an important role in the healthcare teams of various Olympic sports, providing athletes with spinal adjustments, injury prevention, pain management, and overall performance enhancement. Here are some Olympic sports where chiropractors are commonly utilized: Track and Field, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cycling, Wrestling, Rowing, Weightlifting, Triathlon, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Tennis.
Chiropractors help with Spinal adjustments, Injury prevention and management, Enhancing range of motion.
Given the extreme flexibility and physical demands placed on gymnasts, chiropractors assist in maintaining spinal alignment, treating injuries from repetitive stress, and improving overall body mechanics.
- Swimmers frequently deal with shoulder, neck, and back issues.
- Basketball players often deal with back and joint issues from high-impact movements.
- Volleyball players are prone to shoulder and back injuries.
- Soccer players frequently encounter lower back and joint issues due to running and physical contact.
- Triathletes face unique challenges due to the combination of swimming, cycling, and running.
- Rowers often experience back and shoulder pain from repetitive rowing motions.
Chiropractors assist by:
- Providing spinal adjustments for overall balance
- Treating injuries from overuse or impact
- Enhancing overall flexibility and performance
You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete for Chiropractic care. You know I use a Non-Surgical Reconstructive Technique that will help your child or adult athlete performance. Whether you are a weekend warrior or elite athlete, Tree of Life Wellness Center is here for your musculoskeletal health ensuring that athletes can perform at their best while minimizing the risk of injury.
Send your friend and family over for an initial exam and see how we can help!
Yours in Health Naturally,
Dr. Kelly