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Sports are a big part of a students life, but even into adulthood, sports are still a huge aspect of family gatherings and entertainment. About 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries are experienced by these participants. Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related, and the most common are sprains and strains. At Absolute Wellness Center , we are here for the WHOLE family, this includes your children, especially, but not limited to those who are in sports activities. Here are a few things you may like to know about sports injuries, but also how Absolute Wellness Center can come alongside your family on the journey to healing. The Most Common Sports Injuries We mentioned above that sprains and strains are the most common. In addition to those, you may also see pulled muscles and joint problems. Sports can put a lot of wear and tear on our bodies, and it’s easy to sprain ankles...

Self-care is a hot topic right now, as many of the population are discovering that they are stressed beyond measure. According to the dictionary, the definition of self-care is “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.” The essence of self-care is to be something that refuels you and energizes you, but for so many people it has become just one more anxiety trigger. If self-care is just one more think on your already packed to-do list, it’s time to take it back, simplify, and embrace your wellness loving self. Here are a few tips form Absolute Wellness Center in Linn Creek, MO to help you learn how to embrace self-care and make it something you look forward to! Limit Your Social Media Usage The fact is, social media is filled with people who are “playing their A-game” when it comes to “self-care” or at least, that’s what it would seem. From pictures flooding your feed of healthy meals, #selfcaresunday rituals, and more, it can be hard to focus on th...

At Absolute Wellness Center , we focus on chiropractic at the Lake of the Ozarks . This is because the spine houses nerves that play such a huge role in the nervous system as a whole. However, we also know that there are often other techniques and therapies which will be needed to help you pursue the ultimate goal - absolute wellness. These techniques work hand in hand (literally, lol) with chiropractic, and we are proud to have so many ways to assist you on your healing journey. Here is an introduction to the therapies that we offer at our chiropractic office at the Lake of the Ozarks . The Graston Technique The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. It is one of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently. The therapy is designed to help the practitioner identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue. The general goals of...

As the holiday kicks off, you’ll probably be out of the house enjoying time with friends and family and sitting around the dinner table (or the picnic table!). Of course, sometimes the holidays can leave you feeling even more exhausted than before when you realize the foods you’ve consumed, the late nights, and the dehydration from hot summer afternoons. At Absolute Wellness Centers , we want to give you some simple reminders to help keep your holidays happy and healthy! Think About Your Drink Surgery and alcoholic beverages are infamous for dehydrating and draining you. Not to mention, they are FILLED with calories that are only going to spike your blood sugar, make you feel drained, and pack on pounds you don’t want to carry around. We’re not saying don’t drink anything fun or special, but find ways to enjoy your favorites drinks without the extra calories or only enjoy a select few. Just remember, most Fourth of July celebrations happen outdoors, from parades to pool parties,...