I guess I could call this “Volume 2: Dr. Booker Is Getting Old Like the Rest Of Us”, because several weeks back my ankle began hurting for absolutely no reason at all. I wish I had a great story to tell! I wish I could tell you it happened running through the...
Understanding the Basics This is my first, in what will be several messages to address The Capitol Rehab “How To” Checklist to improve health and wellness. As we age (and we are all doing that) it will inevitably take MORE WORK, just to maintain the current status...
This was very difficult to write but I feel like everyone needs to hear this. As you may remember in last month's newsletter I spoke about the sudden physical and mental demise of my father. For little over five months, my father has been battling major health...
If you've ever visited a chiropractor, then you know that they are specialists in health problems associated with the body's muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine. They diagnose and treat back and neck pain and address injuries and aches...
During this time of year, it is customary to give thanks. I want to start by giving thanks to Dr. Matt Buchanan who performed my Achilles surgery. It wasn’t long ago that Achilles surgery meant a painful 9-12 months for full recovery. When I had my procedure, Dr....
As you probably know, Capitol Rehab of Arlington started out in the Golds Gym in Clarendon back in the 1990s so consider me a great fan of gyms as a place for people to congregate and improve their overall wellbeing. But apparently, 24 percent of people disagree...
By Dr. Bill Booker, DC, and Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD Don't forget our Boost Your Immunity webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Click on this registration link to join us! It should come as no surprise to you that the practitioners at Capitol Rehab of Arlington...
By Drs. Bill Booker, DC, and Denia Tapscott, MD For centuries, food has been used as medicine. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, once wrote, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." In more recent times, it turns out grandma knows best! With...
Our goal is to provide information on Coronavirus by the numbers in order to help our community stay informed. The most common misconception regarding the data is conflating the rate of contracting the virus with the rate of getting seriously ill from the virus. As...
With coronavirus occupying headlines these days, a lot of attention is focused on ways to prevent spreading the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has issued recommmendations for reducing the spread of disease. They include washing hands,...
"Discover the transformative power of chiropractic care for your self-care routine! Dive into a holistic journey with our experienced chiropractors, exploring the...
Uncover the truth about chiropractic care! Dive into the myths debunked by a seasoned chiropractor. From safety concerns to age misconceptions, discover why chiropractic care is...
Unlock the secrets to an immune system boost with chiropractic care! Dive into spine-aligning wonders and personalized plans. Discover the superhero treatment ...
We couldn't let Breast Cancer Awareness Month go by without talking about the benefits of chiropractic treatment for women with breast cancer. Don't get us wrong, chiropractic cannot cure breast cancer. We wish it could. However, studies show that chiropractic...
Recently, we read a review posted by one of our longtime patients. She came to us over 10 years ago while pregnant. She had suffered months of pain just bending over to pull her pants on. She couldn't get relief from any other remedy like stretching or acupuncture....
Dr. Bill Booker, DC, and Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD Ask any epidemiologist about viruses and they will tell you: You can’t avoid them. Viruses and bacteria are all around us all the time. The key to managing the barrage is by preparing your body to react well when it...
I was recently asked "Who is Capitol Rehab's competition?" The question caught me off guard because I guess I never think of health care as a "competition sport." The question made me think about "what does Capitol Rehab do" to improve our clients' overall...
You've probably heard the statistic: Young people build muscle until age 30, but around age 35, adults begin to experience a loss of muscle mass — by 3-5 percent per decade. I mention this to share with you a personal story about aging. I visited my dad in January...
It's been a tough year and only the fiercest have managed not only to survive but also to improve themselves through it. This includes our physical therapist Miri Choe, who attended a four-month training program as part of her continuing education in...
If you haven't heard already, Capitol Rehab of Arlington is offering a new program for patients, and it is aimed at getting people back to their daily routines after finishing physical therapy or chiropractic care. Physical Therapist Gina Hahn has taken the lead in...
Editor's Note: Physical therapist Gina Hahn is offering a series of six one-hour classes to get rehab patients from feeling better to sustained physical activity. The program introduces patients to the six functional movement patterns — squat, lunge, hinge, push,...
Editor's Note: Physical Therapist Gina Hahn recently received her certifications to perform dry needling and cupping. Here's how she describes the process and the benefits of dry needling and cupping. Dry needling is more for treating pain and activating or...
I want to wish everyone a great August! As we barrel toward the end of summer, I am happy to announce that Capitol Rehab of Arlington is introducing two new and exciting treatments to our physical therapy practice. Our superstar physical therapist, Gina Hahn, and...
Capitol Rehab of Arlington is pleased to announce a new service that we will offer to our clients, a special skin-level healing treatment called "cupping." Cupping gained national attention during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro when Michael Phelps showed up to...
Editor’s Note: In the interest of introducing patients to Capitol Rehab staff whom they may not know, we run an occasional series that puts our team members in the spotlight. Meet the newest member of the Capitol Rehab of Arlington team, physical therapist...
On a superficial level you may think you've seen dry needling before. After all, it looks similar to acupuncture. That's because both dry needling and acupuncture use a monofilament needle to relieve pain. But that's where the similarity ends. Dry needling and...
At Capitol Rehab of Arlington, we have clients who have received massages for years and some who are completely new to it. If you are new to massage, do not fret! Here is a breakdown of what to expect during your first massage. BEFORE THE MASSAGE BEGINS When you...
An injury is an athlete’s worst nightmare, yet it's seemingly inevitable. Pushing one’s body to its limit can result in overuse and over-training, which opens the door to injury. Whether one is a professional athlete, an amateur athlete, a youth athlete, or an...
Developed by Harvard scientists as a non-invasive, next-generation fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting® is an FDA-approved, scalpel-free alternative to liposuction and through its revolutionary use of freezing technology offers a safer, more comfortable treatment approach than heat-based body contouring procedures.
March 8 is the official date of Capitol Rehab's anniversary, and we are grateful to still be serving the Greater Arlington community, especially through so many trials and tribulations. In fact, what better time than now to recount all that we have endured through...
As we prepare for the spring season and a lot more sunlight and outdoor activities, I wanted to take this opportunity to (re)introduce you to Dr. Jared Hatch. Many of you already know Dr. Hatch as a soft-spoken, family man who "probably" played basketball because...
Editor's Note: In the interest of introducing our clients to our staff, we run an occasional series that puts our team members in the spotlight. Below is a Staff Spotlight Q&A with new Physical Therapist Miri Choe. 1. Where were you born? Where did you grow up?...
Congratulations to Dr. Jared Hatch and his wife Sarah on the birth of their son, Roman Everette Hatch. Baby Hatch was born Aug. 15, 2016, and weighed 7.5 lbs. We may be biased, but this could be one of the cutest babies ever. And without sounding weird, he looks...
