Towers Family Chiropractor

Helping You to Better Health Naturally

Safer, Healthier Breast Screening in Roanoke

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The next Thermography screening at our office in Roanoke will be on August 18, 2025 from 2pm-5:30pm. Please note that you will need to call the number below to schedule an appointment–our office does not do scheduling for thermography.

Thermal imaging is FDA registered, safe, painless and non-invasive plus it can detect breast tissue changes very early. It is also used to detect and follow inflammation; half-body and full-body screenings are available in addition to breast screenings. To learn more or to schedule a screening call 888-580-0040. Also, check out the website www.longevitythermography.com.

EXERCISE FOR OPTIMAL LYMPH FLOW!

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A very good article, “Unlocking Your Body’s Detox Potential–The Crucial Role of Lymphatics” from Dr. Mercola’s September 8, 2024 newsletter does an excellent job describing why and how to target the six major areas of lymph drainage in the body (collarbone area, behind angle of jaw,  shoulder/arm pit area, abdomen, groin area, behind the knees) in order to improve detoxification and decrease infection/pain/inflammation/and arthritis.  While the many benefits of exercise are generally well known and documented, anyone designing an exercise program really needs to insure including movement of all primary joints plus diaphragmatic breathing.  Of course, chiropractic adjustments are an integral part of maintaining joint mobility.  In addition, at our clinic we have been recommending breathing exercises, strength and flexibility exercises, walking outside in nature for daily sun exposure, infrared saunas, and rebounding for several years so this article was a welcome affirmation for us  that we have been emphasizing the best home practices for not only addressing pain and inflammation but improving overall health and detoxification.  Be sure your exercise routine for the week includes as many of these practices as possible and remember that the older you get the more time you will need to dedicate to maintaining your health.  Talk to us for more ideas on how to customize your exercise plan!

Listen to Your Wife

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“I was experiencing numbness and tingling in my hand that was not changing after about 3 weeks.  My wife recommended I consult with Dr. Burgoon and Dr Sanders to see if they could help.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“The numbness and tingling started subsiding after 2-3 treatments with Dr. Sanders and was almost completely gone within 3-4 weeks.”

~47 year-old male

First Time In My Life

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“Experienced neck and shoulder pain for the first time in my life.  Dr. B worked me in immediately and gave me a thorough explanation of my condition.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“With the first visit I felt much better and after 6 visits I am now experiencing only minor pain which gets better with each visit.”

~62 year-old female

Four-Season Gardening

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Did you know that you can garden all year long?  Yes, you do need a yard that gets a lot of sun but if you have that and a desire to grow some of your own food you can do it!  I highly recommend Eliot Coleman’s book, “Four Season Harvest”, as an introduction.   If you do three season gardening you won’t need cold protection, but if you want to do four season a cold frame or greenhouse is necessary in Virginia.

 

Here are some Fall carrots we planted late summer and harvested in November.  Because most people grow garden plants in the summer, they may not be as familiar with the plants that tolerate colder temperatures and which will survive winter in a cold frame or greenhouse.  The cold tolerant vegetables we grow are carrots, lettuce, kale, collards, broccoli, onions, parsley, cabbage, and radish.  We have grown all of them in both the greenhouse and cold frame.  Below is a picture of the cold frame taken in late winter on a nice day when the cover was off.  Give it a try–you’ll get better with experience every year!

Cry For Help

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“My daughter was having trouble with latching while breast-feeding, seemed positionally uncomfortable and having difficulty with adequate intake.  My daughter also was acting very uncomfortable throughout the day crying often, and having trouble holding her head in a midline position.

(Dr. Burgoon’s comment:  This baby had a rough delivery that likely resulted in a separated shoulder that I diagnosed upon her initial visit.  Mom had sought help from several providers before her lactation consultant recommended bringing the baby to our clinic.)

Please describe your response to treatment.  

After only 6 visits:

“I think my daughter is having an easier, more comfortable time latching while breast-feeding.  She is also acting more comfortable throughout the day.”

~Mom of 8 week-old baby

 

Why We Recommend Rebounding

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Rebounding is one of the best exercises to decrease inflammation and improve immune system function because it improves toxin and waste removal from the body.  All you need is a good-quality rebounder and a workout routine that targets the major areas where stagnation can occur.  Chiropractic adjustments help to decrease stagnation in joint areas but rebounding helps keep the lymph flow going!

We recommend David Hall’s rebounder which comes with a variety of workout routines.  Watch his intro video before you purchase a rebounder.  He explains why you don’t want to buy a cheap rebounder–it’s too easy to get injured.  This is an investment but so worth it; you will appreciate the convenience of exercising at home– besides, it’s fun to bounce!

Fast Shoulder/Arm Fix

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“Pain in right arm and shoulder that kept me from free use of my dominant arm for daily tasks and chronic pain that made it uncomfortable to sleep.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

(After only 3 visits) “So far I’m feeling significant improvement, mobility in my arm and less frequent sharp pain.”

~70 year-old female

Relief After First Visit

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Please explain why you came to our office.

“I suddenly developed back pain like I never had before.  I knew Towers Family Chiropractic was a trusted office, so they were the first resource I thought of to help.  Three days prior to  my first visit my back went out without an obvious cause, and I could not straighten up without pain.  With use of a heating pad and anti-inflammatory medication I was able to limp around but knew I needed treatment to fully recover and preserve my long-term health.”

Please describe your response to treatment.

“I experienced relief after the first visit and the acute area of pain and stiffness has not returned.  Over the next 3 visits I regained my confidence to return to my normal activities and range of motion as the discomfort fully resolved.  I appreciated the simple exercise I was shown to do at home to strengthen my back.  Everyone in the office is kind and helpful and made my experience low stress and less intimidating.”

~36 year-old female

Warming Broth for a Cold

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When you’re feeling down with a cold, the last thing you may want to do is cook!  Well, if you keep a few ingredients on hand you can make this nourishing, soothing broth in a few minutes.  If you have chicken, beef, or vegetable broth you can use that instead of water.  This broth will keep you warm and hydrated.  Have a few cups a day.  It will help drain away the mucus from the cold.

Serves 1

1 cup boiling water or broth from meat or vegetables

1 rounded tsp. Miso Master Chick Pea Miso (organic and unpastuerized)

2 Tbsp. cultured vegetables (I prefer a carrot/cabbage/ginger mixture)

a pinch or two of cayenne (optional but very helpful for warming effect)

 

Place the miso in a mug.  Add about a 1/4 of the water and use a fork to press and dissolve the miso.  Add the rest of the water, cayenne and vegetables.  Stir and serve immediately.

Good Nutrition

Warming Broth for a Cold

When you're feeling down with a cold, the last thing you may want to do is cook!  Well, if you keep a few ingredients on hand you can make this nourishing, soothing broth in a few minutes.  If you … [Read More...]

Children’s Adjustments

Children with back pain

Children suffer injuries that lead to misalignments just as adults do. Children generally respond very well and quickly to gentle chiropractic adjustments. A case in point is that of a 5 year-old … [Read More...]

Towers Family Chiropractic

2302 Colonial Ave, SW, Ste A
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 343-6636

Our hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
10:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday:
7:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am – 12:00pm