To Your Health
December, 2011 (Vol. 05, Issue 12) |
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Indeed, as Field got more fit and healthy, he hired more high-level gymnastic athletes and tumbling experts to work with the crew. The Wiggles went from the light dancing that was painful for Field in 2004 to advanced acrobatics, circus tricks and gymnastics.
"All of the chiropractors I have met have really helped me, and if you listen to them they have a real way of helping you unlock the secrets of helping your body heal itself by not relying on drugs to do it. It took me a couple of years to learn where they were coming from," Field said.
These days, Dr. Stoxen said he is glad to see that Field is now in "the best shape of his life" and able to do more acrobatics during his performances with The Wiggles and be a true reflection of the benefits of chiropractic care.
"Not only does his health transcend to his personal life, but it also transcends into the kids watching the show [who] are inspired by his health and fitness; that is a positive message," said Dr. Stoxen. "It's truly inspiring to see the impact these entertainers have on children and parents around the world."
Sharing His Passion for Chiropractic With Others
As Field began his path to wellness, the results he was seeing prompted him to make chiropractic a family affair. Field's wife, who had suffered from a foot problem and was once slated for surgery, avoided it after receiving chiropractic treatment recommended by her husband.
"When my children were born, I took my wife and my babies straight to the chiropractor. They had their heads and necks aligned – that's how much we totally trust chiropractic," Field said. "It's been a good thing for our children and us."
Field's satisfaction with chiropractic also moved him to share it with the rest of The Wiggles cast: Sam Moran (Yellow Wiggle), Murray Cook (Red Wiggle) and Jeff Fatt (Purple Wiggle). He even introduced it to other cast members who portray "Dorothy the Dinosaur" and "Wags the Dog," which requires them to wear costumes all day that weigh heavy on their necks and backs.
Field said that when the cast did a tour of North America for six weeks, at least three times a week they would call on chiropractors to come and help them with adjustments on spines, ankles and anything else that was out of alignment. On tour, the chiropractors advised the cast what shoes were best to perform in and provided other tips for injury prevention. The cast now has chiropractors they call upon all over the world in places like Chicago, Sydney, California, China, England and New Zealand.
"It was such a quick fix for us, it's helped our whole cast heavily," Field said.
The Show Must Go On
Field said that these days, because he has reached an optimum level of health through chiropractic, he only receives chiropractic care for maintenance. "I see the chiropractor less than I used to because I am so much healthier and stronger. I go about once a month, I used to go three to four times a week when I first started getting treatments."
Field also enjoys bicycling on tour two hours a day and doing gymnastics, using all of the principles taught to him by chiropractors. It has been a long journey, but nevertheless one worth taking for Field.
"In the last eight years I have undergone a real transformation. I have gone from not being able to pick up my little babies because my back was hurting so much, to being pain free and totally drug free – no pain tablets and stuff like that. Just leading a very healthy life," Field said.
Field's health is one more reason to celebrate this year, a year in which he is also celebrating 20 years in show business with the Wiggles cast. The group's latest endeavors include recently recording a song about the weather with "Good Morning America's" Al Roker and former N'Sync member Joey Fatone. They are also gearing up for an Australian and North American tour next year.
"It's such a worthwhile job. It's not even a job really," Field said. "We are very thankful for what we are doing.
We love it."
