WELLNESS CARE IS IMPORTANT

Expect more out of life than a slow decline in health as you age.
When you're ready to live a life to the fullest,
Dr. Brenda Dukes is here to help.

​How do you stay young? Dr. Dukes knows that you don't have to accept a decline in health and wellness as you age. It's all about making informed lifestyle choices and taking action through a wellness plan.
 
With Dr. Dukes help, you'll be able to identify potential problems  before they become health issues that hold you back. And then, craft a wellness plan to keep you fit and feeling great.
 
Dr. Dukes and her staff are excited to help you feel better today, tomorrow and all the next days in your life. Call us today. Schedule your consultation.  Learn if a wellness plan that incorporates Chiropractic care is the right for you.
(813) 752-2524

NOTE: If this is a medical emergency, dial 911 immediately.

Dr. Dukes has a proven record of helping patients find balanced wellness and a higher quality of life.

Life expectancy continues to climb. To fully enjoy your extra years, it is imperative that you practice good eating habits, be active and refrain from tobacco.
 
Dr. Dukes wellness programs help educate you so that you can live better through healthy behaviors.
 
Program benefits include:
 

• Understanding how spine health relates to quality of life
• Increased well-being, self-image and self-esteem
• Improved physical fitness
• Increased stamina
• Lower stress levels
• Improve ease of weight management
• Reduced injury risk

Unfortunately, a healthy spine is often overlooked as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. If quality of life is important to you, it’s vital that you to work to keep your spine as healthy as possible. Developing simple posture, lifting, and healthy lifestyle habits will help you keep your back in good shape.
 
Dr. Dukes recommends following these spinal health tips:
 

• When standing, keep one foot slightly in front of the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the pressure off your low back.
• Keep your head level. Your earlobes should be in line with your shoulders. Do not push your head forward, backward or to the side.
• Shift your weight from your toes to your heels, or one foot to the other, if you have to stand for long periods of time.
• At all times, avoid twisting while lifting. Twisting is one of the most dangerous movements for your spine, especially while lifting.
• If the item is too heavy to lift, pushing it is easier on your back than pulling it. Whenever possible, use your legs, not your back or upper body, to push the item.
• If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.