The Wellness Blog
5 Tips to Get Active at Work
Don’t Let Your Job Stand in the Way of Physical Fitness Sitting for hours every day at work can take its toll on your health and fitness. Taking stretch breaks at your desk is one way to help stay active and improve your physical fitness at the office. We all know the importance of physical fitness, and many of us would love to spend more time at the gym, or workout and play more in the beautiful spring weather. But for so many of us, our jobs get in the way, especially when home demands and commuting time are added
Continue ReadingWhat Do Chiropractic & Real Estate Have in Common? Location
Location. Location. Location. Strategically located clinics allow Shannon to live the life she loves. Shannon is a very busy and well-known real estate professional in the Roanoke Valley. When not working or spending time with her family she volunteers in a variety of capacities whether it is with a school organization, charitable foundations, or as a Sunday School teacher. Shannon’s story is an important one to tell because in spite of her high-demand and fast-paced lifestyle she is able to keep her health a top priority. Shannon’s story begins many years ago, back when she was in middle school. She
Continue ReadingDon't Rely On Luck for Good Health
While St. Patrick’s Day may have people contemplating pots of gold at the end of rainbows, four-leaf clovers, and the luck of the Irish, relying on luck for good health may not be your best strategy for a happy, fulfilled, active lifestyle. Being intentional and proactive are important pieces of becoming the best you – we can’t all be as lucky as the 67-year old grandmother that Mellanie True Hills mentions in her book: In traveling from her home in Britain to her daughter’s wedding in Florida, was on a flight to Orlando when she experienced back, chest,
Continue ReadingChiropractic: If I Go Once, Do I have to Keep Going?
False—mostly. Like many things in life, this isn’t a black and white issue. Chiropractic can be used as a short-term acute treatment or as part of a long-term preventative and health maintenance protocol. Sometimes a person may get injured, which can result in pain or limited performance. This can happen due to a car accident, lifting heavy objects in an awkward manner, or perhaps taking a hard hit while playing sports. This can result in debilitating pain that prevents the ability to continue with the same lifestyle that existed prior to injury—whether that means having to modify one’s occupation, an
Continue ReadingLove The Life You Live
At Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, we think it is important to love the life you live. It’s easy to get stuck in the everyday grind that slowly squeezes the joy out of life. When you’re too busy, too stressed, and you can’t do the things you’re passionate about, it can be difficult to really enjoy the moment. Here are a few tips on how to seize the day: Tips for Increased Happiness 1. Try something new Katherine Zeratsky of the Mayo Clinic encourages everyone to “get into the habit of trying new things” as part of the Clinic’s 12 Habits of
Continue ReadingTaking Care Of Your Ticker
February is National Heart Health month, so it’s a good time to check in and evaluate whether or not you are doing everything you can for a happy, healthy heart. According to the CDC, heart disease is the number one cause of death for the majority of Americans and uncontrolled high blood pressure is the number one cause of heart disease and stroke. Heart Disease Risk Factors The statistics regarding death, disability, and reduced quality of life due to various forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are staggering, as you can see in the Healthline infographic below: According to the National
Continue Reading7 Valentine Date Ideas
Have you ever noticed that often our ideas of a Valentine’s date involve indulging in things that aren’t great for our bodies and overall health? Typical Valentine’s celebrations involve things like buttery popcorn at movies, heavy dinners with generous amounts of alcohol, and lots of dessert. While a little indulging can be okay in measure it is worth considering healthy alternatives to traditional date options. After all, there are tremendous benefits to getting physically active with your other half. Couples that exercise together report overall better satisfaction within their relationship, an increased emotional bond, and better fitness results. Since we
Continue ReadingWhy Do Football Players Love Chiropractors?
This year’s Super Bowl is poised to be a riveting game full of great plays and likely some good strong hits. Have you ever stopped to consider how those strong hits affect the athlete’s body? Although professional football players maintain top physical condition, they are also subject to tremendous force and jarring motions during game time and also while practicing. This leads to the inevitable problem of their bodies coming out of alignment. This is exactly why football players love their chiropractors– chiropractic care takes athletic performance to the next level. A serious sports injury to a key professional football
Continue ReadingAlternatives to Back Surgery
Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010. Some healthcare providers might recommend surgery as the most certain way of alleviating pain and getting you back on your feet, but recent studies have shown that a combination of conservative care treatments cost less and provide greater patient satisfaction than typical medical treatments. Ongoing back pain can be caused by a variety of circumstances or factors, including re-injuring the knee you sprained 25 years ago, being in a car accident, congenital conditions like scoliosis, or even just sitting at a
Continue ReadingHow Does Excessive Weight Affect the Body?
Have you ever wondered what a few extra pounds can do to your body? You may be surprised at how damaging obesity can be. New Year, New You Becoming healthier and specifically losing weight are among the top New Year’s resolutions. According to a Neilsen survey, more than 69 percent of resolution-makers stated a desired to live a healthier life or lose weight in 2015. Statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 69 percent of Americans over the age of 20 are overweight and just over 35 percent are obese. These statistics show that losing
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