The Wellness Blog
Strengthen Your Back, Strengthen Your Healing
At any given moment, including the moment during which you are reading this article, approximately 31 million people are suffering from lower back pain. In fact, it’s the most common reason patients come into our clinics and the second most common reason for a general physician’s visit. While causes of lower back pain may vary from person to person, it is often a result of a sedentary lifestyle coupled with a spurt of activity and improper use of the back. Why is the Low Back So Prone to Pain? The human’s back is the most complex configuration of bones, joints, ligaments, nerves, and muscles
Continue ReadingMain Differences Between A Massage and Chiropractic Adjustment
In the world of natural, non-invasive healing, there is often a crossover in the minds of patients when it comes to deciding between chiropractic care and massage therapy. While they both seem similar on the surface, they’re strikingly different in approach. Both focus on the back and provide pain relief without the use of medicine or invasive treatment, but the methods, solutions, and level of education of each type vary greatly. There’s a time and place for everything, as is with massage therapy and chiropractic adjustments. Treatments Are Different By Definition While both of these practices focus primarily on the back
Continue ReadingFoods That Boost Heart Health
This month, we’re doing our duty as experts in healthcare and family advisors to help bring awareness to heart health for American Heart Month. After all, heart disease causes 1 in 4 deaths in the United States each year and is becoming more and more common in younger age groups. So what can we, as chiropractors, do to help the inner-workings of your circulatory system? Educate and alleviate. While there are various techniques that we can use to reduce stress and lower blood pressure in our patients, these treatments are only effective in the long term when they are accompanied by a healthier
Continue ReadingA Lifetime of Headaches, One Month of Chiropractic
At Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, each and every one of our doctors takes great care in providing a custom, comprehensive plan to each individual that walks through our doors. Because there are varying levels of pain, there are varying timelines of care. At times, we find joy in delivering fast, life-changing relief. Other times, we are granted with the opportunity to build long-standing relationships that contribute to an individual’s wellness for years to come. Either way, our doctors will only recommend the appropriate level of care for you, individually. When Deana Fralin came to the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic in Cave
Continue ReadingAvoid Injuries on Your Next Snow Day
Most people have mixed feelings about winter weather. Love it or hate it – it’s ultimately impossible to avoid dealing with the perils of winter weather. One way or another, you’ll have to go out and brace the cold and possibly dangerous conditions, whether you’re taking your little ones out to play or simply trying to clear out your driveway. It’s important to be sure you’re mindful of the possibility of a slip and fall injury, straining your back with a snow shovel, or pulling a muscle flying down a hill on a sled. Shovel Smarter Being eager to clear
Continue ReadingHere's What's New at Tuck Chiropractic Clinic
We’ve got big news for the month of February! We’re starting the year off with a new location and a new doctor on the Cave Spring Clinic team. As we continue to grow, treating more patients than ever, we’re making sure that we have the best doctors and facilities to take care of them. New Horizons on Starkey Road After years of residing at the corner of Electric Road and Colonial Avenue, the doctors at our Cave Spring clinic will be enjoying a new view from their office. Starting on Monday, February 19, they will be practicing at their
Continue ReadingDr. Jeremy Keene's Career in Paying it Forward
Meet Dr. Keene Often times, there’s a moment in every professional’s life where it “clicks”; when that spark of inspiration lays a path forward in their education and career choices. For Dr. Jeremy Keene of Tuck Clinic’s Cave Spring location, it was his first visit to a chiropractor for a Sports Injury in high school. His interest in the practice continued to build as he continued to play sports throughout high school and college, and continued to find solutions to the pain that comes with playing active, impact sports. The fact that Dr. Keene’s brother and cousin both practiced chiropractic
Continue ReadingDr. Jacobson Joins the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic in Blacksburg
It is with great excitement that we announce that Dr. Joe Jacobson, a recent participant in our preceptorship program, has joined the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic located in Blacksburg, VA, and is accepting new patients. He will work alongside Dr. Jennifer Rathmann at this location. Dr. Jacobson brings a strong education and a passion for the profession of chiropractic to the Tuck team. President of Tuck Chiropractic, Dr. Ray Tuck, said, “I admire Dr. Jacobson’s passion for providing care that can truly improve our patients’ lives. I’m thrilled he will now be working in our Blacksburg clinic alongside Dr. Rathmann.” Dr.
Continue ReadingMeet Dr. Sean Skinner
Dr. Sean Skinner grew up surrounded by chiropractic role models. He is a New York native with a home town of Seneca Falls, which also happens to be the location for New York Chiropractic College. Sure, these role models contributed to his favorable opinion of chiropractic, but it wasn’t until he learned more during his undergraduate studies, that his true passion for this profession developed. After graduating from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, he was confident chiropractic was the right career path. One word to summarize what drew Dr. Sean Skinner to Chiropractic is:
Continue ReadingIndoor Winter Fun
Winter is a perfect time to “hibernate”, right? Wrong! Don’t let the cold temperatures and shorter days be an excuse to become dormant. Sure, at times it is great to relax, take it easy, and enjoy being cozy. However, we challenge you to stay active during the winter months. Roanoke has a plethora of opportunities to stay both mentally and physically active during the winter season. Here are a few of our favorites. Escape Key is an escape game experience located in Salem. Escape rooms are very popular as they mentally challenge the players to figure out various puzzles in
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