The Wellness Blog
Wellness in the Workplace: Tuck Chiropractic's First CSA Program
At Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, we believe that a healthy workplace is a happy workplace. We work hard to educate our patients and our employees about the importance of a healthy lifestyle both in- and outside of work. Tangible Ways to Encourage a Healthy Workplace Over the past few years, we’ve made great strides to make sure our employees have healthy workstations. They say sitting is the new smoking, so we’ve purchased or built desks that allow them to choose to sit or stand. We also look for local races and walks to participate in as a team. This year, we want
Continue ReadingThe Integrated And Collaborative Care Models Thrives Within The Tuck System Of Clinics
Tuck Chiropractic Clinic is always seeking out ways to provide a superior level of care to all of our patients. Every part of our patient-centered care is performed with intention and dedication. For years we’ve been singing the praises of an integrated, collaborative patient-centered care model that allows doctors across specialties to collaborate on behalf of the patient. We actively seek out primary care providers, orthopedists, physical therapists, and the like to take our care to the next level. Collaborating with Physical Therapists Dr. Harrison Hunt of Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia, has been a fantastic partner in this effort.
Continue ReadingBreathing Easy: Chiropractic's Impact on Asthma
Beyond the ability to reduce pain and heal injuries with non-pharmacological, manual therapies, chiropractic also has a lot of “fringe benefits”. Fringe benefits are additional results of treatment that improve your overall daily life. For example, chiropractic care for children can help reduce colic and ear infections. Adjustments can also help relieve sinus pressure from allergies. While you wouldn’t normally pair these ailments with chiropractic in your mind, they can be greatly intertwined. Asthma and chiropractic is no different! How Asthma Works Roughly 1 in 13 people have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. That means over 26 million Americans
Continue Reading4 Effective Low Impact Exercises
Daily exercising is essential to a healthy lifestyle. You might hear the term “low impact” exercise and assume that it’s a slow, not effective workout. However, low impact exercises are perfect for those who have stiff or sore joints, are recovering from an injury, or those who just want to switch up their current routine! Here are some of the best low impact, but still effective, exercises you can try today. Swimming Swimming is fun, relaxing, and good for your body! Because our bodies are buoyant, water in the pool puts virtually zero pressure on our joints. Speaking of joints, swimming in
Continue ReadingStaff Spotlight – Donna Carter
Donna Carter was born and raised in Bedford County and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She has been in the Bedford Clinic for fifteen years. She loves that she gets to give back to her hometown that she loves so much. When asked about her favorite part about working in Bedford, Donna says it’s the fact that she gets to work close to home and be a part of the wonderful community that makes up Bedford. “I know so many people personally because it’s a tight knit community. I’ve lived here my whole life and it’s so great,”
Continue ReadingStar 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. 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 on a patch of ice on the stairs outside of her home. All of her injuries from her car accident flared up
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.
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