The Wellness Blog
Benefits of Chiropractic
For those who have been turning to chiropractic for years as a way of mitigating pain and feeling their very best, the benefits are felt in tangible ways. For others, who have yet to give chiropractic a chance, it may be hard to imagine the positive impact this health care option can have on your physical well-being and quality of life. No matter where you find yourself on the continuum of seasoned chiropractic patient to novice, it is helpful to review and fully understand the many benefits of chiropractic. A Drug-Free Approach to Pain Management Have you heard of the
Continue ReadingOur Most Popular Blogs of 2017
A huge part of what we do as chiropractors is education. We always want to ensure our clients not only understand what they should do to optimize their wellness, but why they should do it, too. For that reason, we enjoy connecting with our audience through our wellness blog. As 2017 comes to an end, we decided to take a look at all of the blogs we shared with you this year, from healthy hacks to stories about our wonderful doctors and patients. We hope you enjoy reflecting with us, on the most popular chiropractic and wellness blogs of 2017.
Continue ReadingA Commitment to Excellence
The reality of the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape is that we must stay on top of quality and consistency of care–in addition to positive patient outcomes. While many things about healthcare are uncertain, one thing must remain steadfast: an unwavering commitment to excellence. The famous thinker and philosopher Aristotle is credited for saying, “We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act but a habit.” At Tuck Chiropractic, we believe in consistency and always pushing ourselves towards increased clinical excellence and a superior patient experience. Sure, we can self-evaluate, rely on introspection, and encourage each other towards
Continue ReadingHealthy Tips for the Holidays
We’re always on the lookout for creative ways to incorporate healthy habits into our dynamic lifestyles: at home, in the office, while traveling, and especially on break for the holiday season. This winter, we’ve come up with a few twists on the age-old traditions for eating healthy and avoiding all things sweet. At Tuck Chiropractic, we recognize that a health-balance exists between thoughtful decision making and rewarding oneself. You are capable of achieving both—take a look at our recommendations for finding your personal inner balance this holiday season. 1. Organize family time around activities other than meals It’s easy to
Continue Reading5 Healthy Habits for Living Well
At times, the thought of living healthy can seem overwhelming, even discouraging–especially during the holidays, right? In fact, sometimes the idea of a healthy lifestyle feels so overwhelming that we never even act in the first place. Rather than start small–we don’t start at all. Sound familiar? The reality is, living healthy is not something you can accomplish overnight—it’s a journey, and it does not have to be a obstacle in our lives. When it comes to managing and regulating our health, the key is to start small and stay the course. Those initial healthy choices will soon become your
Continue ReadingTuck Test Kitchen: 3 Recipes with Avocado
We have cooked up three delicious recipes in the Tuck Test Kitchen, all containing the same ingredient: avocado! In a previous post, we talked about how this superfood not only tastes good, but is good for you. The health benefits from avocados range from eye health to cardiovascular health. Avocados are a healthful alternative to several foods including mayonnaise, butter and sour cream. Breakfast: Avocado Omelet Every super food needs a sidekick, right? Let us introduce you to eggs! This breakfast favorite is high in protein and incredibly nutritious. They also raise HDL, sometimes referred to as the “good” cholesterol.
Continue ReadingThe Rewarding Journey to Chiropractic Care: Meet Joe Jacobson!
When it comes to learning and doing—hands on experience is invaluable. At Tuck Chiropractic, we believe our doctors and chiropractors should carry more than just head-knowledge of the work they care about, but a confidence that stems from practical exposure, tactile training and a deep-seated understanding of the body’s structural functions. Within our preceptorship program, we offer chiropractic students the opportunity to expand his or her general knowledge of medical treatments and experience chiropractic work in the field. This fall, we had the opportunity to work with Joe Jacobson, a current member of our preceptorship program at Tuck Chiropractic. Jacobson
Continue ReadingDiversified Workouts: A Savior for Your Joints
Variety is the spice of life – and a savior for your joints when it comes to working out. Many of us who participate in regular exercise tend to think of ourselves as a runner or a swimmer, just as a singular form of exercise. While any form of exercise is better than none, it is more beneficial for your joints, and overall fitness, to vary your workouts. Our own Dr. Logan Brooke (who worked with Olympic athletes) explains, “Your workouts need and demand variety. By varying your routines, you allow for balance to develop within your numerous muscle groups.”
Continue ReadingAn Update on the Opioid Crisis
We see it on the news and we read about it in the paper almost daily: the deadly effects of the opioid crisis nationwide. Earlier this year, the opioid epidemic was deemed a national health emergency. We’ve touched on this topic before, so let’s recap: The Virginia Department of Health predicted that over 1,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2016, a jump of 33% from 2015. A third of prescriptions in the state (of North Carolina) are being abused and there are twice as many deaths per year from overdose than murders. Pain is a pervasive problem – 30%
Continue ReadingAcupuncture and Chiropractic Care
What Is Acupuncture? Through common misconception, many associate acupuncture with intimidating needles or painful poking and prodding. Ironically, acupuncture is a century-old practice meant to restore your balance of energy along meridians of the body. Dr. Jennifer Rathmann of the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic in Blacksburg states: “Similar to blood vessels and nerves that flow through your body, there are channels of energy or what the Chinese call ‘Chi.’ Sometimes there is too much or too little chi and the needles stimulate the points with the most abundant areas of chi to regulate it.” Acupuncture is performed to unblock or rebalance
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