Whether you call it Novembeard, No shave November, or Movember, the heart behind all these movements started as a fad in the early 2000’s has put men’s health center stage in November! Men's health encompasses a variety of physical, mental, and emotional aspects that are important for overall well-being. Here are some key areas to consider: [...]
Stretches and Exercises for Spring Gardners Every year we see the same thing and we get it! You are excited to get outside, clean out the flower beds, mow, and get out the patio furniture so you can finally enjoy the weather! We get just as excited as you do. However, it's important to get your [...]
Jumping jacks are a simple but effective exercise that provides numerous benefits to your body. We love jumping jacks! Here are several reasons why jumping jacks are good for you: Cardiovascular Health: Jumping jacks are a great way to get your heart rate up, which can improve your cardiovascular health. This can help reduce your risk of [...]
Spring has sprung! Winter is behind us and the weather is finally catching up. It's time to get outside and feel the healing power of nature! According to the American Psychological Association, "time in nature can improve our mental health and sharpen our cognition. From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in [...]
A Chiropractic Miracle? In the last blog, we talked about one of my favorite patients who had been under a lifetime of chiropractic care and lifestyle. She lived a long, healthy life. But sometimes patients don’t experience chiropractic care until later. Even patients who haven’t had chiropractic care until their 70’s or 80’s can benefit! Jim, [...]
Summer is arriving momentarily and many of you are increasing your activities. We have all been cooped up for way too long and are excited about golf and kayaking and hiking and cycling and softball and tennis and running and all the other outdoor activities we love to enjoy! Just like everything all sports have their benefits [...]
What is our biggest physical stress? Is it lifting, yard work, carrying kids, mowing the lawn? Actually, our biggest stress is not moving at all. You’ve heard the phrase “Sitting is the new smoking”? Not moving for 8-12 hours/day may be worse than smoking a pack of cigarettes. We help make it easy to get moving! How [...]
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 [...]
In the Dispatch on Thursday, there was an article on Worker’s Comp moving away from opioids and recommending chiropractic care. FINALLY!!!!! This is GOOD news! 47 states have done worker’s compensation studies showing that injured workers who seek chiropractic care get back to work more quickly, have less re-injury, higher patient satisfaction and lower costs. Every day [...]
As our name states, YOUR optimal wellness is our top priority. We have many services here that support just that. Chiropractic Care More often than not, when we tell someone that we are a chiropractic office, they immediately associate our vocation with neck and/or back pain. They usually say, “I used to go to a chiropractor when I [...]
