Is It Safe To Crack My Back?

Is It Safe To Crack My Back? The possibilities of joint or nerve damage. By Henry S. Lodge, M.D. Q. Because my back often gets stiff and tight, it feels good to crack my back. Is this ok? A. In general, yes. People have been doing it for thousands of years, and...

Does Sports Massage Improve Performance or Recovery?

Many elite athletes consider sports massage an essential part of their training and recovery routine. Theses athletes report that a sports massage helps them train more effectively, improve performance, prevent injury, and recovery quickly. Historically, competitive...

The Role of Massage in Your Training Plan

Massage was once widely regarded as a form of pampering for society’s upper crust, but no more. While many Americans may still envision little more than the spirited kneading of an oiled, horizontal body, thousands of others—including scads of distance...

Treating Depression with Massage

By Don McCann, MA, LMT Physical pain that is often chronic goes hand in hand with psychological depression. Often, clients who come for massage for pain relief also suffer from depression. Of course,we do not do psychotherapy at Moyer Total Wellness. However,...

Healthy Aging Part 2: Eating Right by Andrew Weil, MD

With growing evidence that prolonged inflammation influences the course of many diseases, including Alzheimer’s, there is no doubt that diet is an important factor. The following are healthy ways to reduce inflammation through diet, courtesy of Dr. Weil on...

Denver Chiropractor

Testimonial from Cari Levy, MD – Colorado Board Certified Internist “I first tried chiropractic because I felt something was out of place in my neck. After receiving regular chiropractic care, I soon realized that my migraine medication began piling up in my medicine...