The Wellness Blog
Gift Ideas for the Fitness Focused
It’s that time of year again; time to find the perfect gifts for those special people in your life. Admittedly, at times it can be hard to figure out exactly what they might want or need, so allow us to help. There are all kinds of amazing, interesting, and useful fitness products on the market, some of which you have likely never heard of. Here are six unique ideas for ways you can show the love this holiday season—in a way that supports wellness. 1) Here’s a great gift for those who are not only fitness minded but also minimalists.
Continue ReadingGive Thanks for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, but there is also a lot of work involved in pulling off an enjoyable holiday for family and friends. Here are seven tips for taking the stress out of Thanksgiving: 1) Do as Much as Possible Beforehand When it comes to hosting Thanksgiving, there are many things that can be done the day before, or even earlier. You can clean out the fridge, bake the pies, make the side dishes, prep the turkey, iron your linens, and set the table all beforehand, reducing the amount of work that has to be done on Thanksgiving Day.
Continue ReadingHoliday Stress Can Strain Your Back
The holiday season is fast approaching. Time with family and friends, parties, gift-giving, special meals — how can something that seems so enjoyable be so stressful? Many people get depressed during the holidays, and these feelings can result in increased fatigue, moodiness, and tension. When we are under stress, we tend to become tense, which can put pressure on the spine and lead to an aching neck and back. Here are some tips that will help you stay positive during the holidays, and avoid stress-related back and neck pain: Focus on what’s important. Reflect on your beliefs and values as
Continue ReadingOne Veteran's Experience with Chiropractic
At Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, we see a lot of veterans and are appreciative of any opportunity we have to support those who serve in the military. One patient we have been privileged to care for is Joe, a man who made a career out of serving our country in the United States Army. Joe can’t tell you exactly why he decided to join the army. He just knows that one day, on his way to a college class; he quickly pulled off the road and into the parking lot of an army recruiter’s office. It was there he made it
Continue ReadingSupporting Those Who Serve Our Community
Serving others is often accompanied by sacrifice. For those that feel a true calling, the sacrifice is outweighed by their passion for what they do. This can be said of Greg, a local Fireman and EMT, he has been a first responder for 27 years. Greg began his career as a firefighter working in a volunteer capacity with Bedford Fire Department. He had a full time job with a printing company, working 5 days a week on swing shift. In his free time you could find him at the firehouse, serving the community. He persistently applied to full time positions
Continue ReadingYour Spine is in Good Hands: Infographic
What is your favorite thing about October? The crisp air, pumpkin spice lattes, the beautiful colors as leaves change and begin to fall? We love all those things but would have to add our own favorite to the list: the spine! October is Chiropractic Health Month and October 16th is World Spine Day. There is much to celebrate about a healthy spine, as it serves the entire body in tremendous ways. The spine is made up of over 100 joints, which is why you have such flexibility and movement within your spine. It is part of the nervous system, which
Continue ReadingChiropractic and Insurance
One of the driving forces for the decisions we make as a chiropractic practice is you, the patient. Patient satisfaction is one of our key indicators to determine if we are accomplishing our mission of leaving a positive impact on the lives we are privileged to touch. We know that one issue heavy on the minds of many of our patients is the rising cost of healthcare. While not all chiropractors take insurance, for us it is an absolute must. To meet the needs of our patients we must make it cost effective and it must also honor their time.
Continue Reading5 Types of Food That Enhance Spinal Health
We all face nutritional challenges. It’s hard to find time in our busy schedules to prepare fresh, healthful meals. It can be a challenge to find foods free from chemicals, and some say modern farming practices leave foods with fewer nutrients than they once had. Yet good nutrition is essential for a healthy metabolism and for tissue growth and repair. Nutrition determines the strength of your teeth, bones, connective tissues, and your spine. Nutrition and the Spine The spine is an important component of the musculoskeletal system. It contains nerves as well as muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and discs. Each
Continue Reading5 Fall Activities That Are Workouts, Too
We can think of no better workout than those that are so much fun that they don’t even feel like work. Now, even though you may not break into the same kind of sweat you’d experience in a Zumba class, family-friendly fall activities are just as fun and burn calories, too. Of course, a fall afternoon spent raking leaves and a 10K aren’t the same thing, but you’ll be using different parts of your body in new ways and reaping the benefits (as long as you don’t indulge in too many pumpkin-spiced anythings afterward). Apple and Pumpkin Picking Could there
Continue ReadingWhy Backpacks Can Pose Problems and How Parents Can Help
Carrying The Heavy Load When we were growing up it was the norm to use your locker throughout the day, but today’s kids backpack around their schools. Yet during my near-decade of teaching in the public schools, it didn’t matter how many times I encouraged students to use their lockers—they always said they never had enough time. Sure, kids need to bring books home to do homework, which is part of the issue: in a recent study published in the American Journal of Family Therapy, students receive three times the recommended load of homework. Still, homework isn’t the ultimate culprit.
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