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 [...]
Winter brings cozy nights, festive cheer, and the promise of holidays, but it also brings its share of health challenges. Cold weather, shorter days, and the increased spread of germs mean that our immune systems face more pressure. Ensuring that your immune system stays strong during the winter months is essential for staying healthy and feeling [...]
A New Year Starts with Preparation Starting your health journey in December means you’re already ahead of the curve when the new year hits. Instead of making a list of resolutions that feel overwhelming, you can approach January with momentum. By the time January rolls around, you’ll already have some healthy habits in place, making it [...]
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: [...]
Tips for Staying Well This Fall As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall brings not just beautiful scenery but also a host of seasonal challenges for our immune systems. With the onset of cooler weather, colds, flu, and other illnesses become more prevalent, it is imperative to maintain a robust immune system. There [...]
Low T seems to be the subject of many commercials these days and there are big reasons why! Testosterone is a principal marker for overall health in men, it naturally decreases about 1% a year after age 20. So let’s talk about tips and tricks to keeping it up for as long as you can! Dr. [...]
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 [...]
Focus on Your Feet! Your feet are your foundation. According to the Harvard Medical School,"Your feet are the foundation of an active lifestyle. "Happy Feet, Happy Life. Your feet always support you, so return the favor." To maintain peak performance while running and walking, our body’s kinetic chain needs to stay in optimal operation. What’s a kinetic [...]
Not sure what season it is when you look outside? Us neither! We can all agree that the weather in Ohio is always ALL OVER THE PLACE! There are so many factors into how weather alone can change our pain levels! How are you feeling today? Grey skies leave most of us feeling a little gloomy [...]
The phrase is actually "April showers bring May flowers," which means that the rainy days of April will bring the beautiful flowers of May. So, how about a massage in May?! According to the Mayo Clinic, massages can: Help reduce stress. Lessen pain and muscle tightness. Increase relaxation. Improve the work of the immune system. Massages are [...]
