Exercise & Nutrition

It’s cold, there’s not nearly enough light, and it’s so much easier to stay cozy indoors. It can be difficult in the winter months to stay active and healthy, but keeping up with physical activity is one of the best ways to improve your physical and mental health. Take a Walk Assuming the weather allows for it, try to schedule time in your day to enjoy being outside. Take a stroll through a park or around a safe neighborhood. If you can, try to get out early so you can enjoy the sunlight on … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter

Summer is here, and for many of us, it’s time for barbecues and pool parties. Swimming isn’t just a way to cool off; it’s also considered a great source of exercise. Those more dedicated to the practice may find themselves swimming year-round in indoor pools. While swimming has clear health benefits, like all forms of exercise, it is not without risk. Thousands of people a year experience injuries related to swimming. Because of all the different muscles involved in swimming, you could be … [Read more...] about Swimming Injuries and Chiropractic Care

One of the many wonderful things about chiropractic care is that it involves much more than just spinal manipulation or easing your aches and pains. Here at Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness, we take the “wellness” part just as seriously as we take “chiropractic care.” We strive to always assist our patients in reaching optimal health in all areas and aspects of their lives. Is Chiropractic Part of a Healthy Lifestyle? Chiropractic care is great because it helps patients manage their pain … [Read more...] about Why Lifestyle Advice is an Important Part of Chiropractic

The warmer weather is nearly here, and for many, that means getting back outside. After a long and cold winter, there is nothing quite like getting out into the warmth of the outdoors to move your body. You may be wondering what you can do to prepare your body for this new season. Read on for our tips on the best back strengthening exercises in preparation for getting back outside this spring and summer. … [Read more...] about Back Strengthening Exercises

What role, if any, does chiropractic care play in weight or strength training? The answer is simple. According to Livestrong, “chiropractic treatments are one of the most sought-after forms of alternative medicine. These treatments aim to help relieve back pain, readjust the spine, improve various body functions and help correct poor posture.” … [Read more...] about Weight/Strength Training and Chiropractic

October is National Chiropractic Health Month, and this year’s theme is “Keep Moving”. The American Chiropractic Association, its members, and doctors of chiropractic nationwide will encourage people to “keep moving” and strive to add more movement into their day. According to the American Chiropractic Association, lack of physical activity and movement can lead to weight gain, achy joints, and other musculoskeletal conditions. The answer to enhancing our overall physical health and stamina is … [Read more...] about Footwear and Back Health 

Pilates is a terrific low-impact form of exercise which helps to increase mobility. But what exactly is Pilates, and how can it be incorporated into your chiropractic care? For those looking to improve their back health and overall wellness, be sure to read on. … [Read more...] about Pilates and Chiropractic

Peanut butter and jelly, football and Sunday, macaroni and cheese… some things just go hand in hand. Yoga and chiropractic care are no different – and you can do yoga at home to enhance the benefits of chiropractic care. … [Read more...] about Yoga and Chiropractic

Warm weather means more outdoor activity and sports, especially since that was curtailed last year. Unfortunately, being a “weekend warrior” means a greater risk of injuries. So even if you don't feel any pain yet, seeing a chiropractor can keep you healthy and active. … [Read more...] about Why a Weekend Warrior Should Have a Chiropractor Even If They Don’t Have Pain

COVID has been hard on many people's bodies, causing work from home stiffness. When your commute is from one room to another, it greatly decreases your everyday movement. … [Read more...] about Best Stretches While Working from Home

October marks another National Chiropractic Health Month. As per their website, the purpose of this event “is to raise public awareness of the importance of musculoskeletal health and the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered, and drug-free approach to health and wellness.” … [Read more...] about National Chiropractic Health Month: Stay Active and Adaptive

This year, National Women’s Health and Fitness Day falls on September 30. It is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. This yearly event helps to bring attention to the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness specifically for women. How does chiropractic care fit into this national day of awareness you may ask? Continue reading for chiropractic wellness tips for women. … [Read more...] about National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

There’s a reason we put the word “total” in the name Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness. We’re not just about chiropractic manipulation. That’s obviously a large part of our practice, but we’re also committed to helping our patients achieve optimum health. That means we’ll work with patients to avoid harmful surgery or potentially addictive prescription drugs. We’ll help design exercise programs for our patients and we also give you lifestyle advice. A big part of that is diet and nutrition. … [Read more...] about How Diet Helps Chiropractic Pain Management

Taking part in sports is one of the best things you can do for your health. These activities can improve your cardiovascular condition and also has positive psychological benefits such as being part of a team and improving self-confidence. Exercise and sports can be an important part of a health regimen and it’s very often incorporated in our treatment at Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness. But there is a downside to all of this. Sports can result in injuries and sometimes these injuries cause … [Read more...] about How Chiropractors Treat Sports Injuries

If you’re suffering from back pain, there are solutions. At Total Chiropractic, we help our patients deal with their back pain every day. We believe in non-invasive pain management techniques and we’re also committed to avoiding medication whenever possible.  Much of our treatment involves chiropractic techniques, but there are many other areas that we touch on to help you achieve total health. We’ll talk to you about other therapies, diet, and lifestyle choices. Another big part of your … [Read more...] about 5 Helpful Back Exercises

When people think of chiropractic care, many people consider it to be a trip to the “back doctor.” But chiropractic care encompasses so much more than spinal manipulation. There’s a reason why we’re called Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness. We work to help our patients reach optimum health in all areas, not just back and neck pain. … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Care and Lifestyle Choices

Easing Your Pain Through a Proper Diet A lot of people think chiropractic care is only about spine and neck manipulation. But there’s a reason we’re called Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness. We certainly use chiropractic techniques, but we also know that one of the keys to pain management is total health. That means looking at things like exercise and lifestyle choices as well. One area that should always be looked at when trying to achieve total health is diet. What you eat can have an … [Read more...] about Diet and Pain Management

Back Exercise Routines and Chiropractic Care If you’re dealing with back pain, there’s a good chance that you are constantly looking for ways to feel more comfortable and put the discomfort out your mind. That’s why Total Chiropractic Care and Wellness, offers a number of services to help our patients with pain management. We want you to feel healthy in every way possible, which is why, in addition to chiropractic techniques, we’ll talk to you about nutritional counseling and discuss lifestyle … [Read more...] about Exercise Routines for Improved Back Health

Aerobics Can Help Benefit Chiropractic Care There are many benefits of aerobics, which is defined by the Mayo Clinic as the repeated movements of large muscles in your arms, legs, and hips. As a result, according to the Mayo Clinic: “you'll notice your body's responses quickly. You'll breathe faster and more deeply. This maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. Your small blood vessels … [Read more...] about Top Five Benefits of Aerobics