For the week of December 5th - 9th, Dr. Zach Ingle will be seeing patients for Drs. Lauren and Ben while they are on vacation. Dr. Ingle is a great chiropractor who has filled in at Nashville Chiropractic before. He actually works on Dr. Ben from time to time! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to seek treatment from Dr. Ingle.
Dr. Lauren Calabra Johnson Joins Nashville Chiropractic!
We are so excited to announce that Dr. Lauren Calabra Johnson has joined Nashville Chiropractic! As Dr. Ben Johnson's wife, she has been a huge behind-the-scenes influence to our office. She is currently seeing patients and accepting new patients. We can't wait to introduce her to everyone.
Congenital Heart Walk
Drs. Ben and Lauren Johnson will be participating at the Congenital Heart Walk in Nashville, June 4th. They will be joining the “Hudson’s Heart Warriors” team in memory of Hudson, a family friend who was lost to CHD complications at 2 years old.
The walk is designed to help raise funds and awareness for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) and the Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF). Drs. Ben and Lauren will also be representing the stories of their nephew, Connor, and another family friend, Paul, as both of them continue to manage their conditions involving congenital heart defects.
It is our hope to raise funds and awareness for the ADHA and CHF through providing opportunities for our community to donate and share their stories related with CHD.
AWARENESS: Stay tuned to our website blog and social media pages to learn more about the stories of Hudson, Connor, and Paul. If you have a personal story to share about your connection with Congenital Heart Defects through family or friends, please let us know! We would be happy to post about these moments to raise more awareness of the conditions!
You can also learn about Congenital Heart Defects and other personal stories through these links!
The Children’s Heart Foundation: http://www.childrensheartfoundation.org
The Adult Congenital Heart Association: http://www.achaheart.org
Choosing Triumph Over Tragedy, Hudson’s and Friend’s Stories:
http://choosingtriumphovertragedy.blogspot.com
FUNDRAISING: There are two ways you can donate to the foundations!
- IN PERSON: Donations can be made at the Nashville Chiropractic office any time during business hours!
- ONLINE: Follow this link and you can donate electronically.
After donating, your name will be entered to a raffle drawing to win a set of tickets for a
Nashville Sounds Baseball Game!
We appreciate your support for Congenital Heart Foundations and thoughts for the individuals and families affected!
Anniversary Referral Promotion
In celebration of our upcoming 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY we will be running a promotion for new patient referrals for the months of April and May.
For every new patient you refer to our office you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY VISIT!
Just have them mention your name when they come in. Thank you for making this a great first year for Nashville Chiropractic!
3 Exercises to Prevent Back Pain
Take a moment to think about the day of an average American. We wake up and get ready for the day, sit in the car on the way to work, sit at work all day, sit in the car on the way home, and then spend the rest of the night sitting on the couch. This day of sitting can lead to a lot of extra force applied to the back, specifically it increases the pressure within the discs of the low back. In fact, sitting causes an intradiscal pressure increase of 40% compared to standing. Sitting slouched increases the pressure by 90%.
Unnecessary pressure and wear on the discs can cause a myriad of issues. Most commonly it can lead to weakening of the disc causing an increased risk of disc injury. Prolonged wear and tear can lead to earlier onsets of disc and joint degeneration or arthritis.
So how do you limit your risk for these conditions? Try to limit your sitting throughout the day. Having the option to switch your workstation from sitting to standing can help with prevention. Also, work on strengthening, stretching, and stabilizing the back.
Here are 3 exercises that can help prevent back pain:
1. Cat and Camel: This exercise allows the spine to be fully flexed and then fully extended. This can cause a pumping action that can help to rehydrate the disc while providing a nice stretch to the muscles that tighten up with prolonged sitting.
2. Bird Dog: This exercise is meant for core stability. The core is built more to provide sustained contractions and stabilization and less for force production movements like sit-ups and crunches. Your core consists of your abs, glutes, and back.
To do this exercise, start with your hands and knees on the ground. Extend one of your arms out in front of you as far as you can while extending the opposite leg behind you. Hold that position for 3 seconds and then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat this for 3 sets of 10 repetitions on each side.
3. Dead Bug: Much like the Bird Dog, this exercise is meant to provide stabilization of the core.
To do this exercise, start with both arms and bent legs in the air. Slowly lower one arm and the opposite leg to just above the floor. Hold that position for 3 seconds and return slowly to the starting position. Repeat this for 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
By making these exercises a part of your routine, along with seeing us at Nashville Chiropractic, you can help strengthen the core and decrease your chances of back issues. If you have any questions or would like a demonstration, feel free to call, email, or stop by the office.