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Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic

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Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic

At Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic we are dedicated to staying on top of the latest chiropractic tools and treatments.

It is our goal to create a friendly and professional atmosphere that you can rely on for all of your chiropractic needs.

07/31/2025

Boost your immune system.

Proper spinal alignment can enhance your body's natural defenses.

07/03/2025

Investing in chiropractic care is investing in your long-term health and vitality.

06/17/2025

Are You Accountable For Your Health

Written By Joel Margolies, DC
joel3639@aol.com

For years, I have been writing these e-newsletters concerning Health and Wellness and hope they have been helpful and you have forwarded them to others. The basic premise is simple- offer sound advice as well as links to others providing the same with more detail. Now, it's your turn to view the videos, read the articles, reflect on your plan to be well and create healthy habits and stick to them. In other words, make wellness decisions based on sound advice, plan healthy eating and moving habits and be accountable for your health and journey on-going.

Possibly your mother was like mine repeatedly reminding me to stand straight and eat my vegetables. I guess she took the role to badger me, nag me, remind me and prod me all to lovingly have me create best habits and tweak me along the way, in other words I was accountable to her. She was my Health and Wellness Coach as it should be.

So, I ask you, was there accountability when you were a child, possibly a parent, teacher, pastor, friend or family member or even following your favorite television star hoping to emulate their lifestyle. Their best efforts depend on you to listen, make changes and regain control of your life and health and most important maintain it.

Just look around and see how our youth are wasting their time with their nose grilled to their cell phone, getting news and advice from social media and spending less time focused on health, exercise etc. Who are they accountable to? Often their parents lack the knowledge or motivation to help and therefore their children's self confidence fall below the radar and lifetime bad habits form.

No wonder there are too many obese youngsters suffering with early diabetes or emotional vulnerability. The years prior t0 grade school, healthy habits should be formed and those missing the boat will surely suffer unless they find their own health coach and decide to follow their lead to regain and maintain health not waiting for a crisis just around the corner

The internet is rope with advice, diets, supplements and the latest and greatest devices to make it easy. There is no room for failure but alas, we usually fall off the wagon and like a yo-yo diet, we keep trying to get back on and promise that this time to stay on.

It's human nature to slip and slide but when it comes to our health, there is little wiggle room. Habits form after a short time and with all the social media and television commercials promoting poor choices and fast and furious artificial results a vulnerable moment may result in long term wellness issues. It is what it is...

06/15/2025

Happy Fathers Day!

Celebrate Dad with the gift of pain relief!

Chiropractic care can help fathers stay active and enjoy life to the fullest.

06/05/2025

Maintain an active lifestyle. Regular movement keeps your spine healthy and strong.

06/03/2025

June is Migraine Awareness Month.

Discover how chiropractic care can ease your headaches.

05/25/2025

Enjoy your long weekend!

Remember to maintain good posture during travel and activities.

If you experience any discomfort, chiropractic care can help you recover.

05/11/2025

This Mother's Day, give the gift of well-being!

Chiropractic care can help moms alleviate aches and pains so they can enjoy every moment.

05/06/2025

Did you know?

The first chiropractic adjustment was performed in 1895 by D.D. Palmer.

Over a century later, chiropractic care continues to help millions find relief.

05/01/2025

Celebrate National Posture Month!

Stand tall and feel confident with chiropractic care.

04/29/2025

Here at Ivy Commons Family Chiropractic, we help your whole body feel better! Dr. Meghan Custer is accepting new patients of all ages! Please call us at 434.293.2779 to book your appointment today!

04/22/2025

Chiropractic vs. Surgery: When to Choose a Natural Approach

Several years ago, a man named Steve was advised to undergo surgery for a recurring back issue. Sitting for more than ten minutes caused him sharp discomfort. Rather than proceed immediately, he explored other options. Curious about stories he’d heard, Steve visited a chiropractor. After a few weeks of regular care, his pain began to ease. Today, he hikes regularly and hasn’t revisited the idea of surgery.

Experiences like Steve’s are not uncommon. Many individuals dealing with structural imbalance or nerve stress respond well to chiropractic care, especially when the underlying problem stems not from torn tissue, but from misalignment or pressure on the nervous system.

Chiropractic methods aim to work with the body’s natural ability to restore function. Practitioners use their hands, not machines or drugs, to make precise corrections that support better movement and nerve communication.

Of course, there are moments when surgery is appropriate—severe trauma, growths, or fractures may require it. But decisions like that benefit from patience. Not all pain signals significant damage. In many cases, discomfort may reflect irritation or restriction rather than a structural failure requiring invasive repair.

Chiropractors take time to listen to the body’s signals and assess how best to respond. An adjustment isn’t meant to silence symptoms but to support function. Given the chance, the body often responds with improved strength, balance, and comfort.

Steve later shared that he didn’t just want relief from pain—he wanted to feel like himself again. For many, that’s the true goal. Surgery can address certain conditions, but it comes with risks and permanence. Chiropractic care offers a way forward without locking the body into irreversible changes.

A surgical procedure can’t be undone. An adjustment can. That difference matters. [1]
Sometimes, the best answer is the one that allows the body room to speak and space to heal.

1. Houweling, T. A., et al. "The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care for low back pain: a systematic review and economic evaluation." Spine Journal, 15.12 (2015): 2614–2623.

Address

4422 Ivy Commons
Charlottesville, VA
22903

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Wednesday	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+14342932779

Website

http://www.ivychiropractic.com/

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