The Wellness Blog
Chiropractic 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
Continue ReadingExercise and Excessive Sitting
Many people think that if they work out, even sporadically, that it will offset the hours they spend sitting at a desk at work, or on the couch at home. But recent research has found that a single, vigorous workout does little to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting, while frequent walking in addition to exercise seems to have a better influence on triglyceride levels. The study, published in November 2016 in The American Journal of Physiology–Endocrinology and Metabolism, compared the triglyceride levels of young, healthy males who sat for extended periods of time and exercised periodically with the levels
Continue ReadingStudy: Too Much Sitting Can Be Deadly
A research review by the University Health Network in Canada, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that daily sitting for long periods increases your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and death. This risk increases independent of other health factors, including both negative factors like obesity and positive factors like exercise. The average American sits for roughly 9.3 hours a day, more than half of the time spent awake. Researchers found that even exercising daily for 30 minutes to an hour doesn’t significantly counteract the health repercussions of sitting for long periods. Dr. David A. Alter and doctoral
Continue ReadingPerfect Sweet Potato Fries
There are so many reasons to eat healthy, most of which we all know. However, the reality of eating healthy is sometimes inhibited by busy schedules, the need for quick go-to options, and the fear of trading taste for nutrition. Bearing that in mind, we began a series of Facebook Posts sharing what we have called “Tuck Test Kitchen” recipes. In these posts, we present our friends and followers with ideas to make their meals simpler and healthier. We have personally tried the recipes to ensure they are both easy and delicious. For this recipe, “Perfect Sweet Potato Fries”, we
Continue ReadingThe Top 10 Wellness Blogs of 2016
Our wellness blog gives us the opportunity to regularly connect with patients, friends, and followers alike. We love sharing a wide variety of health and wellness information and also success stories from our patients. For our team, 2016 was an amazing year. As we celebrate welcoming a new year full of new possibilities we felt it was only fitting to reflect on the blog articles that were “the best” as determined by you, our audience! We have compiled data on which articles were the most read—and here you have it! Supporting Those who Serve our Community Getting to work with incredible patients
Continue ReadingWelcoming 2017 with Big News!
We are kicking off 2017 with a big and exciting announcement. As of January 2nd, we will have a new office open to serve the Bonsack, Botetourt, Northeast Roanoke and Vinton Communities. We are constantly striving for ways to improve accessibility and better serve you, our patients and know that convenient clinic locations are a key aspect of this. You can find our new office at: Tuck Chiropractic-Botetourt 60 Summerfield Court Roanoke, VA 24019 Our Vinton office and patients will also transition to this office, effective January 2nd. Exciting moves like this would not be possible without our supportive patients and community.
Continue ReadingReflections on 2016 with Dr. Ray Tuck
As we reach the conclusion of 2016 and are already looking excitedly towards 2017. It seemed only fitting that we take the time to sit down with Dr. Ray Tuck and learn about the best parts of 2016 and the great things in store for 2017. In a professional capacity, Dr. Tuck was honored with many new leadership roles that speak volumes about him as a professional and thought leader within healthcare. In February, he was elected chairman of the board for the American Chiropractic Association. Then in October, he was elected secretary of the Virginia Board of Medicine. However, what
Continue ReadingChristmas Traditions with Dr. Ray Tuck
Christmas time affords us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the things that matter most: Family, friends, our health, and the many blessings in our lives. Our family traditions produce beautiful memories, special moments, and also help shape who we are. As a child, Dr. Ray Tuck had big Christmas celebrations. His mother is one of five siblings and if you factor in all of their children, it resulted in family gatherings of 20-30 people. There were also a lot of doctors that weren’t able to go home, so naturally, they joined in as part of the Tuck
Continue ReadingKid Chiropractors at Christmas
It’s always fun to pause and reflect on the Christmases of the past. This year, we decided to do so by pulling together pictures from when our doctors were little tots. We recently shared this video at our company-wide Christmas party and it made us laugh, so only felt it fair to share it with you also (in hopes it’ll at least make you chuckle as you see your doctor’s picture). Enjoy this slideshow and take a moment to pause and reflect on your special Christmases of the past. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic family to
Continue ReadingOvercoming Chronic Back Pain: Joyce's Story
It was 16 years ago and Joyce was crippled by pain. She said, “My back pain was so bad I was unable to straighten up.” Joyce wanted the pain to go away but felt like she didn’t have any options. She is allergic to prescription pain medications and can’t take most over the counter drugs because she donated one of her kidneys. Her husband suggested (and insisted) she see Dr. Jennifer Rathmann, at our Blacksburg clinic. During that visit, Joyce experienced tremendous relief and realized that chiropractic care manages her chronic back pain in ways medication can’t. Chiropractic has been
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