The Wellness Blog
The Benefit of Swimming for Exercise
Swimming is a fun way to keep healthy and fit while making new friends. If you enjoy swimming and don’t particularly like other forms of exercise, swimming is the way to go. It is suitable for everyone, and its benefits are not only limited to physical activity but also extend to improved mental health. Health experts recommend 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly, making swimming the perfect tool for exercising your body and improving your cardiovascular health. Even better, if you hate running, swimming can burn as many calories as an hour of running
Continue ReadingSpinal Disc Problems
Do you have lоw back раin? Do уоu think уоu аrе suffering from a disc problem in уоur bасk? Bасkраin caused by ѕрinаl disc рrоblеmѕ can be unbelievably painful. Thеrе mау be сеrtаin bоdу positions that would be imроѕѕiblе fоr уоu to make withоut thе pain. If уоu have thiѕ, you mау have felt totally hеlрlеѕѕ аt times. Thiѕ is a vеrу common complaint, fоr back раin duе to disc problems саn only be understood by реорlе whо are ѕuffеring from thе same аilmеnt. Pain is actually a wаrning ѕign given out bу your bоdу that there is something wrong
Continue ReadingSpinal Decompression and Chiropractic Adjustments
Back pain can affect almost everyone at some point in their life. If you have chronic or acute discomfort, you’ve probably thought about visiting a chiropractor. What do these trained professionals do to help relieve your back pain? There are a wide variety of treatments available and many chiropractors use a blend of multiple approaches. Which one is right for you will depend on many factors. These include your age, overall health, and the source of your pain. Tuck Chiropractic will begin with an assessment to determine what is causing your back pain. This will let him offer you personalized
Continue ReadingChoosing The Best Chiropractor
The chiropractic profession is one with a large variety of options. These decisions can make it very difficult to choose the best chiropractor to meet your needs. This task is exceptionally challenging because chiropractic treatment is a physical procedure, you must give consideration to the personality and rapport of the physician and your compatibility with their techniques. Here are a few questions to ask when looking for a chiropractor and a few red flags that let you know who to avoid. What is a “Good” Chiropractor? How Can You Find One? In order to find the chiropractor that is best
Continue ReadingHow To Prevent Travel Aches And Strains
In this day and age, it’s common to have many relatives and friends far from home. This is why traveling has become a crucial part of everyone’s lives. In the summer months, it is also a popular time to squeeze in a fun family vacation. But regardless of if you are taking a two-hour drive or a four-hour plane ride, you will likely end up feeling tired, cramped, and sore. Uncomfortable positions can cause body pains. Having to sit in one position for an extended period of time can numb your muscles and quickly make you feel uncomfortable. This is
Continue Reading5 Reasons Why You Should Visit A Chiropractor Regularly
Your back aches, your posture stinks and you have stress that you can feel in your neck. It may be time to think about visiting the chiropractor! Millions of Americans receive chiropractic care, a natural, drugless approach that works with patients to help them to achieve better health. The basic principle that chiropractors apply to their profession and their practice is the body’s unique ability to heal itself with the appropriate help and guidance. While physical health is one of the major benefits of regular visits to the chiropractor, mental health is also a large benefit, along with others. 1.)
Continue ReadingExercises that are Safe on Your Lower Back
Hey, we’ve all been there, you’re sitting at your desk all day and begin noticing constant low back pain. While you may think this pain is most likely just a muscle cramp, your condition can continue to worsen without seeking treatment. Our team understands chronic low back pain can make exercising more difficult, however it is important to keep moving! Avoid sedentary activities such as sitting or lying down for long periods. Below are a few exercises we recommend to help with your low back pain: The Knee-to-Chest Stretch Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on
Continue ReadingRunning & Chiropractic Care
Happy New Year! As we enter the new year, we know many of you may have some exciting new year’s resolutions you are ready to jump into. Upping your exercise routine is a common new year’s promise but can also be a common cause of injury and pain on your body. Fortunately, we are here to help you. For those of you who are thinking of running this new year, read on to learn how chiropractic care can transform you into a better, stronger, runner. Importance of Good Posture Your form is crucial to helping you run fast and efficiently.
Continue ReadingA Crick in The Neck
Waking up in the morning only to feel a crick in your neck can be a tough way to start your day. The stiff uncomfortable sensation in your neck can sometimes feel as though you can’t move your neck at all making it difficult to go about your day. Fortunately, most cases can be remedied at home! A Crick in Your Neck A crick in your neck or a stiff neck is a form of acute neck pain that often affects the muscles in your lower neck and upper back muscles. The muscles and soft tissues in the area become
Continue ReadingCold Weather, Joint Pain, and Chiropractic Care
When the temperature starts to cool, a lot of us become aware of how the weather can affect our wellbeing–emotionally, mentally, and physically. If you struggle with joint pain or are diagnosed with arthritis, you might know just how the cold can easily lead to painful and achy joints. As chiropractors, many of our patients come in during the winter due to increased joint pain and stiffness. It is a common belief that those with troublesome joints may be able to predict the weather, but where does this come from, and is it true? Does The Weather Affect Joint Pain?
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