Our goals here at Worthington Optimal Wellness are to help you feel better, function better, and live better. Taking X-rays is one big way we help you do just that! X-rays tells us so much about the body as we can visualize structures, identify potential issues like fractures or degenerative changes, we can also monitor progress [...]
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 [...]
The phrase Motion is Lotion is a great way to remember the incredible effect movement has on our bodies. It's widely known that with too much rest, people stiffen up and experience more pain. Moving regularly keeps your joints and soft tissues more flexible and, as a result, less painful. When people first hear that movement helps [...]
Do you think that the gardens this year will be the most beautiful we have ever seen? Absolutely!! Many more people are out working in their yards this spring, and that is such a great thing! Working outside is one of the healthiest things you can do. But, it can make many of us sore, or [...]
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 [...]
