For people who care about their health and wellness, Asheville is a great place in which to live. In the mountains of North Carolina, the temperature is often several degrees cooler than Greenville and Charlotte but warmer in the winter than higher elevation towns like Boone and Blowing Rock. That means you can get out and enjoy the great outdoors comfortably for longer periods of time.
We have beautiful views of the Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, greenway paths for cycling and jogging, and access to water sports like kayaking, tubing and whitewater rafting. Plus, we have some of the best fly fishing waters in the Southeast.
Asheville is one of the premier outdoor cities on the East Coast. With so much of the population committed to living an active lifestyle, it is no wonder why we have a heightened awareness regarding health and wellness. Who doesn’t want to be healthier?
Every year, millions of Americans make resolutions for self-improvement. It is likely that many of those who made resolutions this year set fitness and diet goals, or they wanted to improve their overall health and wellness.
We are almost halfway through the year, so we want to check in with you to see how your goals and resolutions are doing. We see it as a time to think about the people we want to be, and set goals toward that end.
Unfortunately, four out of five people do not achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Those that resolve to get outside more, exercise more often, and eat better may find that ongoing pain and discomfort hinder them from achieving their goals.
As you make your plans to become a better version of yourself this year, it may be time to consider making your chiropractor part of your plan to reach new heights.
In this article, we are providing a simple guide for when to see the chiropractor, and when to skip the visit.
Spring is in full swing here in the mountains. That means the hills and valleys come alive with vibrant colors and new life. The weather gets warmer, and Asheville area residents get to spend more time outdoors. Millions of tourists will visit our area during the season to explore the many hiking and mountain biking trails. Restaurants will be able to utilize outdoor seating. Generally, you cannot keep us indoors for the next nine months.
There is one downside to spring in western North Carolina: it is the season for excessive amounts of pollen. When the strong winds blow in behind cold fronts, they leave behind a yellowish-green dust cloud hanging over the French Broad River Valley. With so much pollen, allergies are inevitable.
For some people, suffering from allergies makes spring lose some of its appeal. It becomes a season of runny noses, sneezing, itchy eyes, and sinus problems. One thing many do not realize is that chiropractic care is not just for people with back pain. It is a system by which your overall health and wellness are taken into account. This includes allergies.
Many Americans who can do their jobs remotely made a transition to working from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, many people who do not have an ideal office setup with ergonomic chairs, keyboards, or computer conditions may experience new body aches.
Most residential settings don’t have the space to accommodate today’s ergonomic office furniture. So if you are working from your home, it’s likely that you are using your computer on a regular table, countertop, or you are in a lounge chair or on your bed.
How the Y-Strap Adjustment Chiropractic Technique Can Change Your Life
Winter has been long and cold here in western North Carolina. While many enjoyed starting the season with the first White Christmas in a decade, by now, people in Asheville are ready for spring. We want to get out and explore the mountains, find a waterfall and swimming hole, shred some trails on a mountain bike, or float down the river.
This winter has been especially trying for those still working from home while facilitating remote learning. Adults and children who are used to their office or classroom setups have been working at dinner tables and makeshift desks for upwards of a year. Screen time doubled for children throughout the pandemic. Parents are stuck at laptops and screens more as well, with meetings often done exclusively through video conferencing.
What does being stuck inside staring at screens mean for your body? If your posture is not impeccable, you could be dealing with neck and back issues. If you already had subluxations related to posture, you could be exasperating existing issues. Dr. Monitto has many years of experience correcting posture and spinal issues with a variety of methods, including Y-Strap decompression.