The Wellness Blog
Coming Home & Chiropractic: Meet Dr. Balestrieri
Dr. Balestrieri, a Southwest Virginia native, always knew she wanted to care for others by pursuing a career in healthcare. In many ways, we have her parents to thank for that. Her mom was an OB/GYN nurse and her step-dad, Ralph, is a physiatrist. As a child, Dr. Balestrieri (just Michelle at that time) would accompany Ralph on his hospital rounds, learning something new each and every time. In fact, Ralph would often quiz her to make sure she was really paying attention. As Michelle got older the questions became more difficult and she relished in her ability to “crack
Continue ReadingDon't Give Up: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions
It’s official. It’s been two months since you made your New Year’s resolutions. By now, it’s possible that you are feeling your resolve start to weaken, thanks to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. According to Statistic Brain in 2016, only 9.2% percent of all individuals who make New Year’s resolutions each year will succeed in meeting their new goals. We hope that you achieve success with your resolutions this year, not just for the sake of standing by your goals but because of the positive changes those goals will bring into your life. Here are 5 tips we have assembled to encourage
Continue Reading3 Ways Technology Can Be a Real Pain
According to a 2016 Nielsen Company audience report, Americans are spending nearly 11 hours each day glued to their smartphones, tablets, personal computers, multimedia devices, video games, radios, DVDs, DVRs, and television sets. All this screen time is leading to increasing numbers of people suffering from technology-related discomfort and even injuries. Have you experienced any of these? Tech Neck Tech neck — sometimes labeled text neck — is one of the most obvious signs of overuse of a smartphone. Tech users who hold their head in a flexed, forward position while looking down at a handheld electronic device or laptop
Continue ReadingPregnancy, Parenting, and Back Pain
It’s an old-fashioned expression, but one that many expectant mothers probably relate to: “Heavy with child.” The weight gain and hormonal changes of pregnancy can put a great deal of strain on a woman’s body. Expectant mothers know their bodies are changing rapidly, but many are unaware of the extent of these changes, which can last far beyond pregnancy. One problem faced by many mothers is persistent back pain, which affects between 50 and 80 percent of all pregnant women. It usually shows up in the fifth through seventh month of pregnancy. Studies also show that women who suffer from
Continue ReadingChiropractic Restored Charity's Childhood Joy
In so many ways, Charity is just like every other 11-year-old girl. Bright, happy and full of joy. However, this past year was a challenging and trying year for Charity and her family. She went from being one of the most athletic kids in her class to becoming increasingly limited by hip pain, to include her hip popping out of place. Through chiropractic care, and working with Dr. Matthis, she is now back to being her bright self, embracing life. The road that led Charity to chiropractic care wasn’t an easy one, but it was one that ultimately led to
Continue ReadingOn a Mission to Eliminate Pain and Enable Personal Wellness
There are people who are born knowing what they want to do in life and what they want to be when they “grow up.” Dr. Chérie Gallant had always wanted to work in healthcare, however, wasn’t quite sure where she fit it. After shadowing a local chiropractor in her junior year of college, her career search was over; “something in me just clicked,” Dr. Gallant explained. Dr. Gallant’s background is as colorful and as complex as she is. She was born and raised in Prince Edward Island, Canada, is a dual Canadian and US citizen, has sung competitively, plays five
Continue ReadingSweet Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
The “Tuck Test Kitchen” is at it again. We started with this recipe we found on Southern Living because let’s face it, our clinics are located in Southwest Virginia so we can get behind recipes themed around this amazing place we call home. We added our own Tuck twist, which resulted in, “Sweet Italian Sausage and Kale Soup.” When we first stumbled on this soup we thought it sounded amazing but a bit heavy. We decided to reduce the amount of oil from ¼ Cup to 2 Tablespoons. We also opted for a sweet Italian turkey sausage instead of a
Continue ReadingBack to Basics: Check Your Posture
At some point in our lives, we probably stopped hearing those warnings and stopped paying attention to our posture. After all, there were so many other important things to think about, right? Now that you’re an adult with your own health concerns, you most likely focus your attention on what you’re eating and how you’re exercising. We tend to get so caught up with the latest trends and studies that we forget about basic self-care concepts like not sitting for too long, eating enough fruits and vegetables, and having good posture. Good Posture and Health When was the last time
Continue ReadingA Story from a First Time Patient
We love sharing our patient’s success stories! In this unique situation we were able to ask Caitlyn, a member of our marketing team, to detail her experience getting her first chiropractic adjustment. Enjoy hearing, in her own words, what it was like start to finish. I never thought I would seek out chiropractic care. While I’ve never doubted its effectiveness I’ve always had nervousness about what it would actually be like to receive an adjustment. Over the last 18 months I’ve been lucky to be part of the Tuck Chiropractic marketing team, so I’ve heard first-hand from a wide variety
Continue ReadingChiropractic Care and the NFL
Over the past few decades, chiropractic care has become increasingly important in the National Football League. All 32 NFL teams currently employ a chiropractor, and many current and former NFL players have spoken out about the value of chiropractic during and after their careers. Hall of Famer Jerry Rice — considered the greatest wide receiver of all time — has been a spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Hear what he has to say about chiropractic in the video below. The New York Giants’ team chiropractor, Dr. Robert DeStefano, D.C., describes health care in the NFL as a coordinated
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