The Wellness Blog
Star Country Spot: Amy's Icy Slip and Fall
If you’re a country music lover, you may have recently heard some people talking to 94.9 Star Country’s Brett Sharpe about chiropractic and Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, in particular. We’re working with Star Country Radio to bring real life stories of our patients to listeners in our area. Hear Amy’s story about how Dr. “Too Tall” Skinner helped her work through an injury from an icy slip and fall accident: Amy isn’t a stranger to Dr. Skinner’s office. About a year ago, she visited Dr. Skinner after suffering injuries from a car accident. Fast forward to December, Amy slipped and fell
Continue ReadingHow to Talk to Your Primary Care Physician About Chiropractic
While Tuck Chiropractic does not require you to have a PCP referral to become a patient, we realize that the security in knowing your everyday doctor approves of your decision is reassuring. In a world with an endless array of medical specialties, your primary care physician (PCP) typically serves as your go-to resource for your general health and wellness based on along and trusting relationship. You may frequently pass up the opportunity to see a specialist based on the familiar relationship you already hold with your PCP. In fact, studies show that 10-15% of all visits to a PCP are for musculoskeletal
Continue ReadingHighlights from NCLC 2018
Another year, another incredible conference hosted by the American Chiropractic Association! Each year, we look forward to the annual National Chiropractic Leadership Conference, where we have the opportunity to honor our fellow chiropractors for their excellence, advocate on behalf of patients on Capitol Hill, exchange industry best practices, and inspire the next generation of leaders. 2019 was no different! While there was a lot going on during the four-day conference, there were a few moments that really stood out for us. Dr. Tuck Concluded His Presidency With Honors This year was extra special. Dr. Tuck concluded his tenure as
Continue ReadingWhy It's Important to be Honest With Your Chiropractor
From texting a friend that you’re stuck in traffic, when you really just left the house, to telling your mother that you love the oversized hand-me-down sweatshirt she gifted you, we all have our reasons for smudging the truth or withholding concerns. Being honest with our healthcare providers is no exception. While we may think that we are saving ourselves shame or embarrassment, it may be at the cost of our health. We have built in best practices to record and review progress at every level of care with various questionairres to make sure we are hitting our patients’ personal
Continue ReadingWhat Is Bursitis and Can You Treat It?
The hips, shoulders, and elbows are common points of pain for many of us. While there are numerous reasons for pain flare ups in these areas, Bursitis is often the source. Bursitis can be extremely painful and challenging to treat but, there are steps you can take to ease your pain and prevent flare ups. What is Bursitis? Bursitis is the inflammation of sacs of fluid (bursae) around major joints in the body. You can think of bursae as a cushion between your bones. When the bursae becomes inflamed, it can cause the surrounding joints to become, stiff, sore, and swollen.
Continue ReadingSetting Meaningful Resolutions
Just like everyone else, we look forward to a clean slate in the new year. It’s a time to let go of the challenges 2018 brought us and focus on the goals we set to conquer in 2019. But before you wipe that slate clean, you may want to take a second look. Ask yourself, “How’s that working for ya?” Step One: Start with a Conversation with Yourself Dr. Matthis shares this method with patients and encourages them to reiterate or “check in with themselves” every year. His most common question is “How’s that working for ya?” – whether it’s
Continue ReadingFour Ways to Get Fit Without A Gym Membership
It’s the first week of the New Year and the gym is flooded with new faces, excited to tackle their personal wellness goals. Are you one of them? Or are you looking for an alternative way to get in shape? Starting at a new gym at any time can be intimidating but especially when it’s the busy season. If you’re uncomfortable with starting your wellness journey at the gym, there are plenty of ways to start on the path on your own. 1. Subscribe to Your Favorite Fitness YouTube Channels Instructional fitness videos are one of the most popular types
Continue ReadingHow Our Internal Goals Translate to Better Care in 2019
After spending a lot of time spreading our messages outward in 2018, we’re turning inward for 2019. One of our major goals is to focus on our employee and doctor development. Earlier this year, Dr. Tuck attended the 10th Annual Chiropractic Education Conference, by the World Federation of Chiropractic to gather insights on leveraging new technologies in doctor training and engagement. “Our goal is to make our training sessions more purposeful, engaging, and robust,” says Dr. AJ LaBarbera. “We’re also committed to developing our leadership.” Because our clinics cover such a wide footprint, we leverage our leaders at each clinic to make
Continue ReadingTop Ten Blogs of 2018
Having a friend crack your back may provide some temporary relief, but it won’t fix the underlying issue causing pain and can result in injury. Years ago, we built our wellness blog on the idea that we can connect to our patients and the general public outside the clinic walls by providing stories about our doctors and patients and advice on ways to achieve the “Feel Better. Live Better.” lifestyle we promote. We love sharing stories about patients of all ages who have seen a change in their life since visiting. Even more, we love being able to provide valuable
Continue ReadingTop Ergonomic Gifts to Give this Year
Gifts that are fun are not always practical. While everyone enjoys a new toy, there are great gifts that can also improve our well being. We’ve compiled a list of some great gifts that also give a boost to our physical and mental health. Lumbar Pillow Do you know someone who has a desk job? Giving them the gift of a good lumbar pillow is sure to make them (and their back) happy! Lumbar pillows provide support and allow the spine to stay in its natural position. This is very important for those who sit for an extended amount of
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