Tiger Family Chiropractic Blog

As Mid-Missouri chiropractors, all too often we see patients who have re-injured themselves after returning too quickly to their workout regimen! At Tiger Family Chiropractic, we love an enthusiastic approach to physical fitness; however, there’s one mistake that...

Your body naturally acts as its own defense system, working to remove any perceived threats. What may seem like an unhealthy reaction may be a totally normal response to the threat of infection or bacteria. Coughing Coughing is a healthy process that actually expels...

Interested in keto? In this video Dr. Amanda explains the keto program and how your body actually achieves ketosis. A ketogenic diet is made up of macronutrients, which include fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The goal is for your daily intake to be low in...

Dr. Amanda discusses everything you need to know about empty calories -- in under 10 minutes! An empty calorie is another term for macronutrients, which come in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, or fats. Empty calories aren’t a strong source of energy unless they...

If potty training is a point of contention between you and your little one, you’re not alone! Did you know that chiropractic care is a tool that many people utilize to achieve great changes in bed-wetting, constipation, issues with holding the bladder, having bowel...

Do you know someone who can bend their thumb to their forearm? It’s very likely they are hypermobile. While that makes for a cool party trick, there are some side effects to be aware of. But first, how do you recognize hypermobility?People who have hypermobility...

When someone has an injury, especially a muscle injury, people tend to ice the area. At Tiger Family Chiropractic, we think that’s great! However, try not to do this prior to your workout. Why, you might ask?When icing an area, you reduce inflammation, which is great;...

Safely keep the bugs at bay without all the nasty toxins. If you’re like us, you have a home with mosquitos that run rampant outside. Early morning, afternoon, evening: it doesn’t matter. They’re everywhere! Well, we have some tips. Remember, mosquitoes are not...

It might not seem super intuitive to think, “I have anxiety; I should visit a chiropractor.”, but, hopefully, after reading this you’ll feel differently. Just think about it. Your brain uses the nervous system to communicate commands that result in action. One part of...

Do you feel incredibly full after every meal? Food just sitting there, leaving you feeling bloated and without energy? Consider adding in some B vitamins. Our body needs a ton of them in order to process the food we eat. When your body is trying to process...