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Tennis great Novak Djokovic detoxes with green algae smoothies, uses infrared “energy-emitting” devices to energise him during matches, indulges in chiropractic care, and visits the Pyramid of the Sun in Bosnia and Herzegovina regularly to harness its “healing energies.” Similarly, golfer Tiger Woods swears by his chiropractor for “adjusting his spine.” It’s tough to dispute the outcomes of it all. “Without getting a thorough checkup from a qualified orthopaedic surgeon or physiotherapist, it may actually delay the proper diagnosis of aches and pains,” says Dr Ishani. The Truth “Obviously, star elite athletes, especially people like Novak Djokovic, have access to some of the best chiropractors in the world, but an average athlete, perhaps who is training in Bangalore, Bombay, or Hyderabad, may not necessarily have access to a chiropractor who is used to dealing with elite-level performance and injuries.” She says the sports stars do end up doing particular things to enhance their performance by 5 percent or 10 percent, but the truth is that to get to that level of being the greatest, 90 percent of the work is done by consistent and programmed physical training, mental conditioning that is required for high performance, and nutrition. It’s as important to my training as practicing my swing.” — Tiger Woods, a golfer, posted online Confidence is crucial for delivering results, and even a perceived advantage can make a significant difference.