For the last two weekends, I have been in seminars. One was on current research about the opioid problem, and one on nutrition. For the next few blogs, I want to share some of that information. In the first seminar, the doctor shared numerous studies on the reduction of opioid use in patients who had even a [...]
November is the month we spend in reflection and gratitude. Photostock image, not real patient. Recently I had a young patient whose asthma was so out of control that she was using her inhaler constantly, being hospitalized twice per month, on 5 medications, and not able to attend school. After getting care at our office, [...]
Has the school nurse done a scoliosis check on the kids recently? If they find a problem, they will refer you to an orthopedist for x-rays If the doctor finds a curvature in the spine (called scoliosis), they will measure the angles and if it is under 40 degrees, you will be told to wait until it [...]
Every July Worthington Optimal Wellness selects a charity to support during our patient appreciation day. In the past, we have contributed to veteran’s organizations, pet rescues, the Red Cross and last year, Local Matters. This year we chose an organization that reflects our mission to create a healthier, happier world: Simply Living. Simply Living's vision is to [...]
I have many patients who have been with me for years. This allows me to see the miracle of self-care, from chiropractic adjustments to weight management, yoga, and exercise. Kathy, this patient who feels younger than ever at the age of 58, has been coming to WOW for several years. When she came to us, she was [...]
Last night, did you fall asleep immediately, sleep deeply, and then wake up refreshed and ready for the day? Possibly not; poor sleep, feeling tired and foggy is a common complaint. Even though we often joke about being tired or proud of how little sleep we get, lack of sleep is a serious health issue. Lack of [...]
My husband always get the biggest kick when we are out and run into a patient and I get introduced as "the woman who got her pregnant". Yes, this does happen! When the brain can’t communicate clearly with the body, dysfunction occurs. Sometimes the dysfunction is pain; sometimes that is muscle cramps and sometimes infertility. We had [...]
The kids are back in school! Help them have a great year by taking care of their backs and keeping them active! This month at WOW we are focusing on healthy kids. Here are 3 important tips that will make a big difference. 1. Check Backpacks and Book Bags Backpacks and book bags should not be over 10% [...]
Here at Worthington Chiropractic, we have 3 full time Chiropractors on staff, and as you may know, each doctor has one day off per week. I saw one of Dr. Shannan’s patients this week while he was off. After the adjustment the patient asked if she could tell me her daughter’s story and why she was a [...]
The worst part of my job is consulting with a new patient and hearing how the headaches, back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel (put in any symptom) have gone on for years. They have been prescribed numerous drugs that didn’t help but caused stomach, kidney, heart, liver etc. problems and their doctors have told them chiropractic wouldn’t help. [...]
