Y’all. I am an introvert by nature, and believe it or not, so is Pierce, so we really enjoy being at home. Being (essentially) forced to stay at home makes me want to get out more though...funny how that works. As I’ve been practicing social distancing more though, it’s making me start to realize how many things I truly take for granted in any given day.

One of the nicest things for me, and it’s a little selfish, being a chiropractor who is still seeing acute patients, is the fact that traffic is SO LIGHT. It’s so nice being able to turn off the AC, roll down the windows and jam out to some sweet tunes. Plus singing at the top of my lungs and red-light dancing is so uplifting right now. Seriously, next time you’re headed to the grocery store, try it. Your heart will feel like it’s smiling.

Speaking of grocery shopping, I have seen so many more people connecting with each other (though at the CDC suggested distance of 6 feet), little smiles, jokes, noting the TP in the cart. It’s encouraging seeing people connect with each other. So many of us were stuck with our eyes glued to our phones, disengaging. So maybe we are practicing social distancing but encouraging social engagement.

As I’ve pulled into a neighborhood to see a patient, I always get a big smile on my face when I see a family taking a walk with each other. Movement is important. Being outside is important. Spending time with loved ones is important. It’s so nice seeing people connecting with all of those things.

Rarely, like in the last 2 years, have I been able to enjoy my yard (it’s a pretty great one). I love seeing the deer, birds and other wild life really thriving right now. I get to see the wildflowers dancing in the wind, the painted bunting come to my bird feed and listen to the noises of nature.

We don’t have kids yet. But we do have animals. And while it’s nice to come home to a loving husband and a comfortable house. there’s not much greater than animals that greet you when you walk in the door. I used to take is for granted, but now I try to greet each of them (Pierce first) as excitedly as they greet me. It’s also nice having a dog that all he wants to do is spend time with you while you’re working. We don’t deserve dogs, guys.

I truly believe that things happen for a reason, maybe this whole pandemic is meant to bring society closer together in a way we haven’t seen in a lifetime. So let’s all keep on enjoying time spent with loved ones, connecting with strangers and getting that ever-important (especially right now) Vitamin D.

Again, because I want to make it clear, we are here to continue to support you. If you are experiencing any musculoskeletal concerns, especially any that would make you go to the emergency room, we are encouraging you to seek treatment by a chiropractor at this time. We would be happy to help, give us a call at (210) 323-2163.

Please stay safe, stay well and most importantly stay home.

We are in the midst of a global pandemic spreading like wildfire. How we respond to life helps to determine how quickly the virus could die down.

Right now, for this virus in particular, it is important to practice social distancing, whether you are feeling well or if you have been exposed to it either via travel or a carrier. We want to practice flattening the curve as much as possible, and the more social distancing there is, the better.

Our hospitals will likely begin to fill up soon with people who really and truly need emergent care, if you don’t need to be there, we encourage you to avoid it as much as possible-I’m looking at you low back pain, neck pain and headache sufferers. Those are something you should be seeing your chiropractor for, we specialize in musculoskeletal issues. It makes ZERO sense for anyone who is healthy but experiencing musculoskeletal pain to go into the hospital right now.

We keep hearing about people being tested and being positive for CoronaVirus, however you do not want to go into the hospital to see if you have it or not. Please wait until you’re either showing signs of COVID-19 before thinking you need a test. With that being said, you need to realize that the more tests become readily available there will be exceptional growth of people who have the virus. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU NEED TO PANIC, the tests are just being used more and naturally the numbers will grow.

Reach out to elderly neighbors, parents, grandparents, or any immunocompromised people, if you are healthy and low risk to see if they need anything from the store if you are headed that way. We need to make sure they get as little potential exposure as possible, because it can lead to severe complications for these populations.

Most importantly, the best thing you can do for yourself is to practice some self care. Get outside, plant a garden, go on a hike, for a bike ride, whatever…synthesize that Vitamin D, baby. Eat Healthy (maybe from your garden?), get lots of leafy greens, drink a healthy smoothie. Stress less, we practice limited social media exposure on the weekends and almost NO live TV. I always say I’ve got enough to worry about in my day to day life, It’s been really freeing. You should be getting enough water, it helps to support your immune system and can be just the thing your body needs. If we wind up being quarantined for whatever amount of time, use it as a way to reconnect with yourself, your family, God and mother nature-I bet you’ll come out on the other side a better person for it.

Since this whole thing started to directly affect my normal life, I’ve found beauty and appreciation in little things, that remind me everything is going to be OK. A bird happily chirping in a tree. The noises babies make when they are eating. A cat purring in your lap. Your dog wagging its tail when you come home. How much you love your family and friends. whatever it is, think about how great your life truly is and thank whoever it is that you believe in for it.

Obviously, please continue to stay well and practice good hygiene. Washing hands for 20 seconds has been proven to help prevent the spread of disease...that’s humming Happy Birthday to yourself twice. Wipe down surfaces with a disinfectant, we are using CaviWipes, an antiviral/bacterial/microbial on our tables and our office. Sneeze or cough into your elbows and not your hands. Avoid shaking hands with anyone that you don’t know. It just takes a little common sense to help people continue to stay healthy.

If you are feeling sick or having flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home and help prevent the spread of anything.

Take care of others.

We’re here for you through all of this. Our office continues to stay open for office visits, telemedicine and house calls. We will meet you where you are at…ya know, unless you’ve got CoronaVirus. We have a business to run and patients to treat, after all. If you’re having good ole, regular aches and pains, reach out to us and we will help you feel better. You can reach us at (210) 323-2163.

We’re all in this together, after all.