Carringer Wellness Center

Carringer Wellness Center With 2 Locations in Eastanollee & Lavonia...
13375 Jones St. Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-1041

You may be familiar with what a chiropractor does, but we take chiropractic to a new level. We're focused on your overall wellness, so we offer: chiropractic care, massage therapy and nutrition and weight loss programs.

09/03/2026

🦵👧 Are They Really Just Growing Pains? 👀

When your child complains about aching legs, it’s easy to assume they’re simply growing.

But what if there’s more to the story? 🤔

Tomorrow, we’re taking a closer look at what growing pains really mean, what’s considered normal, and when those aches may deserve a little more attention.

👀 Stay tuned — our latest blog post is coming tomorrow!

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

09/02/2026

🏃‍♂️ Marathon Training: Week 2 🏃‍♂️
Week 2 of marathon training is in the books! Here’s some footage from this past Saturday’s long run: 7 miles at a 10:00–10:30/mile pace. 👟

The weekly plan:
🏃 Tuesday — 4 miles: 6×1 min fast / 2 min easy
🏃 Thursday — 3 easy miles
🏃 Saturday — 7-mile long run

For the long run, we’re starting to practice the same habits we’ll use on race day. 💧⚡️

That means hydrating with LMNT + water and getting some easily digestible carbs in beforehand — this time, a slice of Dave’s Killer Bread about 1.5 hours before the run. 🍞

Is all of that necessary for a 7-mile run? Not really. 😅 But the goal is to make race-day nutrition and hydration feel routine by practicing it on long-run days now.

7 miles down. One week closer. 🏁

🏃‍♂️ About My Marathon PlanNow that you know I’m training for my first marathon at 51, let’s talk about what the trainin...
09/01/2026

🏃‍♂️ About My Marathon Plan

Now that you know I’m training for my first marathon at 51, let’s talk about what the training actually looks like!

For now, my weekly running schedule is pretty simple:

🔹 Tuesday – Quality Run: A workout with some faster running or other focused training
🔹 Thursday – Easy Run: A comfortable, relaxed run focused on building endurance
🔹 Saturday – Long Run: The longest run of the week, gradually increasing over the course of the program

Later in the training plan, we’ll add a fourth running day as the mileage and training demands increase.

So what did Week 1 actually look like?

🏃‍♂️ Tuesday: 3 easy miles + 4 × 20-second strides
→ Three miles at an easy pace, followed by four short, faster bursts to work on running form and speed.

🏃‍♂️ Thursday: 3 easy miles
→ Three comfortable miles, keeping the effort relaxed. (10–11 min/mile pace.)

🏃‍♂️ Saturday: 6-mile long run
→ A slower, steady six-mile run focused on building endurance.

That’s it! 12 miles total for Week 1. 👟

As the training progresses, the workouts, mileage, and long runs will change—and I’ll be sharing it all with you along the way!

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

08/30/2026

🏃‍♂️ Dr. Carringer Is Running a Marathon! 🏃‍♂️

It’s official! Dr. Carringer is taking on a new challenge: his first marathon at 51 years old! 💪

Over the next few months, he’ll be taking you along for the journey and sharing what goes into preparing for 26.2 miles—from his training routine and running schedule to nutrition, recovery, strength training, and everything else that goes into getting his body ready for race day.

Whether you’re a runner yourself, thinking about taking on a new fitness challenge, or just curious about what it takes to train for a marathon, we hope you’ll follow along for the journey!

📌 A quick note: Dr. Carringer is already one week into his training, so we’ll share a look at what Week 1 involved before jumping into our videos from Week 2 and beyond.

26.2 miles. One step at a time. 🏃‍♂️

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia
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08/28/2026

Something Big Is Coming! 👀 👀

We’ve been working on something new and exciting for the CWC page, and we’re finally ready to give you a little hint…

This weekend, we’ll be announcing a brand-new series with some exciting new content that we think you’re going to enjoy.

But first, let’s see if you can figure it out!

Here’s your clue: 🏃‍♂️🏛️⏱️

What do you think we have coming? Take your best guess in the comments! 👇

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

08/26/2026

🌟 Keep Pushing—You’re Almost There!

It’s Wednesday, which means we’re right in the middle of the week! If your energy is starting to dip, remember: you don’t have to do everything at once. Just keep moving forward, one day at a time. 💪

Take a moment to stretch, get some movement in, drink some water, and give your body the care it deserves. Small healthy habits throughout the week can add up to big results!

Keep going—you’ve got this! 🙌

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

💪 Can Strength Training Help Keep Your Back Healthy?When it comes to back health, strength matters. Building the muscles...
08/24/2026

💪 Can Strength Training Help Keep Your Back Healthy?
When it comes to back health, strength matters. Building the muscles that support your spine helps improve stability, movement, and your ability to handle everyday activities like lifting, bending, and carrying.

Strengthening your core, back, hips, and legs also gives your spine more muscular support, helping distribute the physical demands of movement rather than leaving your lower back to do all the work.

🔎 What does the research show?
One study followed 36 overweight adults with chronic low back pain for 12 weeks. Participants exercised twice a week for 50 minutes, with one group doing strength training and another combining strength training with walking.

The results? Back strength and lumbar function improved significantly in the strength-training groups. Both exercise programs also reduced pain, with the combination of strength training and walking producing the greater reduction in pain. The strength-training group also experienced a reduction in body fat.

And the benefits of strength training extend far beyond your back. 💪 Maintaining muscle mass and strength supports mobility, physical independence, and healthy aging—making resistance training an important part of overall health and longevity.

The takeaway? A strong back is part of a strong body.

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

🧘 Can Stretching Help With Back Pain?It’s common knowledge that stretching can provide relief from pain. Gentle stretchi...
08/22/2026

🧘 Can Stretching Help With Back Pain?
It’s common knowledge that stretching can provide relief from pain. Gentle stretching can improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce muscle tightness, and make movement more comfortable.

But flexibility isn’t just about managing pain—it can also help prevent future problems. When your muscles and joints move properly, your body is less likely to rely on compensations that can place extra stress on the spine.

The hamstrings are especially important. Tight hamstrings can limit hip movement, causing the pelvis and lower back to compensate during movements like bending and lifting. Over time, this can increase stress on the lower back.

🔎 What does the research show?
Research summarized by Nature Index identifies restricted hamstring flexibility as a modifiable risk factor for low back pain. Studies have also found that even one minute of passive hamstring stretching can produce measurable improvements in flexibility for people with chronic low back pain.

Stretching isn't a cure-all, but maintaining flexibility can be an important part of managing discomfort and supporting healthy movement.

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📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

08/21/2026

💪🧘 Strength or Flexibility? There’s More to the Story!

After Dr. Carringer weighed in on strength vs. stretching, we came across an interesting article looking at the same question from a different perspective: which matters more for longevity?

The article highlights some interesting findings:

🔹 Flexibility may be an important predictor of healthy aging. Research discussed in the article found an association between greater flexibility and lower mortality risk.

🔹 Strength provides the foundation for mobility. Maintaining muscle mass helps support your joints, bones, and ability to perform everyday activities as you age.

🔹 They actually work together. Strength training through a full range of motion can build strength while maintaining flexibility, while flexibility work can support recovery and movement quality.

🔹 The focus may change as we age. The article suggests emphasizing strength and muscle development earlier in life, while paying increasing attention to maintaining both strength and flexibility as we get older.

The big takeaway? It’s not really about choosing one. Strength and flexibility each bring something important to the table—and combining them may be the best approach for long-term movement and health.

Check it outhttps://www.theonlinegp.com/blog/stretching-vs-strength-which-matters-more-for-longevity

This weekend, we’ll dive deeper into the specific benefits of stretching and strength training and talk about why you might want both in your routine. Stay tuned! 👀

📞 706-886-6855
📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

💪 Stretching vs. Strength Training: Dr. Carringer Weighs In!Yesterday, we asked what YOU thought was more important for ...
08/19/2026

💪 Stretching vs. Strength Training: Dr. Carringer Weighs In!

Yesterday, we asked what YOU thought was more important for back health: strength or flexibility? Today, we’ve got Dr. Carringer’s answer! 👀

The verdict? Both are equally important—but if he absolutely had to choose one, strength gets the slight advantage.

Why? 💪 Building lean muscle supports overall health in so many ways. It can help support your metabolism, protect your joints, increase bone density, and—perhaps most importantly—help you perform everyday activities with greater ease.

On the flip side, being flexible without having sufficient strength can actually leave you more vulnerable to injury. And when strength training is performed properly, it can actually improve flexibility rather than decrease it.

So while strength gets the slight edge, the takeaway is simple: a well-rounded fitness routine should include both strength AND flexibility.

And we’re not done yet! This week, we’ll keep diving into stretching vs. strength training and how both can contribute to a healthier, stronger back. Stay tuned! 👀

📞 706-886-6855
📍 Toccoa & Lavonia

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Toccoa, GA
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