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Wellness writing from our practice.

Practical, no-fluff articles on posture, recovery, sleep, family care, and the science of feeling good — from Dr. Jared Thomas and team.

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What Makes a Comfortable Adjustment?

Thomas Chiropractic
Chiropractic·2 min read

What Makes a Comfortable Adjustment?

When a chiropractor adjusts a person, the goal is to get joints moving properly. Because we are talking about movement, the force equation comes into play:

Jul 8, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

A Brief History of Chiropractic (It is not all about pain).

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

A Brief History of Chiropractic (It is not all about pain).

As the story goes, in September of 1895 a man by the name of Daniel David Palmer, also known as D.D., met a custodian named Harvey Lillard. Lillard developed

Jun 4, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

Science and Chiropractic

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Science and Chiropractic

Have you ever read or heard something that on the surface made sense for a second but when you thought about it, it was completely banal? I had that

May 1, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

Massage and Chiropractic

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Massage and Chiropractic

Massage and Chiropractic care go together like peas and carrots. By the way, who eats peas and carrots together anymore? Anyway, suffice it to say that they

Apr 1, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Chiropractic

Momentum of Healing

Thomas Chiropractic
Chiropractic·2 min read

Momentum of Healing

It is always interesting when a new patient who has never seen a chiropractor before,  and knows very little about it, asks what it will take to get better.

Feb 19, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

A Year in Review

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·3 min read

A Year in Review

I haven't written anything in quite a while and I have to confess that I have suffered from a bit of writer's block. Not that there aren't a ton of topics out

Jan 16, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

Preventative Health Care?

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Preventative Health Care?

For you football fans out there, you will get this analogy. Your team is up by 2 with just over a minute remaining in the game. Your offense has done just

Dec 3, 2012 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Chiropractic

Strengtheining the Core Through Coordination

Thomas Chiropractic
Chiropractic·2 min read

Strengtheining the Core Through Coordination

When we talk about "the core" of the body, we are typically referencing the musculature around the abdomen and low back. These muscles consist of the

Nov 5, 2012 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

Muscle Pain? Stretch It! On Second Thought...

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Muscle Pain? Stretch It! On Second Thought...

Have you ever noticed that anytime someone has a muscle that is tight or sore the first thought is to stretch it? Don't get me wrong. Stretching can be great

Oct 2, 2012 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

My Purpose and Goal as a Chiropractor

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

My Purpose and Goal as a Chiropractor

Those who know me, know that behind my easy going demeanor I am a very intense, focused and driven individual. In addition, I am fairly opinionated and have

Aug 9, 2012 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

ObamaCare and Chiropractic

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

ObamaCare and Chiropractic

How does ObamaCare affect chiropractic care in my office? That is a great question! I will tell you honestly, it doesn't, at least not on my part. Say what

Jul 2, 2012 · Dr. Jared Thomas
Wellness

Surgery or No?

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·4 min read

Surgery or No?

Two and a half months ago I injured my knee playing soccer. It was a  non-contact injury. My left knee caught in the turf, buckled and popped. I went down and

May 18, 2012 · Dr. Jared Thomas