Back-to-School Sports: Helping Student Athletes Stay Strong and Injury-Free
As student athletes head into fall sports, many return from summer break with excitement—but not always with proper preparation. The transition from off-season to daily practices can put real strain on growing bodies. “Injuries like sprains, strains, and joint pain are incredibly common this time of year,” says Dr. Kris Arnold, a local chiropractor with experience in athletic recovery. “We’re seeing more young athletes push through fatigue or play multiple sports without enough time to recover—and that’s often when injuries occur.” Physical stress is only part of the picture. Young athletes also deal with late nights, performance pressure, limited sleep, and inconsistent nutrition, all of which can lower resilience and increase risk of injury. Sports doctors recommend the following habits to help reduce injury and support performance: • Warm up and cool down before and after practices • Stay hydrated and eat balanced, protein-rich meals • Prioritize rest and recovery between games or workouts • Maintain good posture and alignment through regular movement or stretching If an injury does occur, recovery methods continue to evolve. One therapy used by professional and collegiate programs is S-Wave, a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic wave technology to support healing. It’s often used for sprains, strains, joint discomfort, and lingering soreness. While results vary, many athletes report shorter recovery times and improved mobility. Whether playing football, volleyball, soccer, or cross-country, student athletes benefit from consistent care, a balanced schedule, and a thoughtful recovery plan. Preventing overuse and encouraging rest may be just as important as drills and conditioning in building a successful season. For families with questions about local resources or recovery options, call 814-624-0606 for more information. Pictured: Erin Dennis, Regenerative Therapist & Steven Ressler Local College Athlete Bounces Back with Breakthrough Therapy After a painful ankle sprain, Susquehanna University basketball player Steven Ressler turned to Live Well Chiropractic for S-Wave therapy. Following just one treatment, Steven regained full range of motion and returned to the court—earning Player of the Game honors shortly after.
Live Well Chiropractic Brings Revolutionary Erchonia® GVL Cold Laser Therapy to Bedford County
Bedford County, PA – Residents struggling with chronic pain, inflammation, or slow recovery have a powerful new option for natural healing—without drugs or downtime. Live Well Chiropractic & Wellness Center has officially launched a breakthrough regenerative therapy using Erchonia’s® GVL Low-Level Laser, the first and only FDA-cleared laser that combines both green and violet light wavelengths to stimulate deep cellular healing. Dr. Kris Arnold, owner of Live Well Chiropractic explains “This is not heat therapy or just light on the skin. This laser works at the mitochondrial level—where your body creates energy for healing. It’s a game-changer for chronic pain, tissue damage, and inflammation.” Unlike traditional red lasers, the GVL laser uses green (520 nm) and violet (405 nm) wavelengths to reach a broader range of cells and activate deeper mitochondrial complexes. Research shows this dual-light technology significantly improves pain, range of motion, and tissue repair—even in patients who haven’t responded to other therapies. Live Well has been doing clinical trails over the last 6 month with their own clients. The results have been game changing. “For 8 years after surgery, I had pain, numbness, and almost no feeling in my left foot. After just 7 laser treatments, the pins and needles disappeared—and now I can walk and run like normal! I no longer need Gabapentin for pain relief” – Jo O’Brien Live Well is currently one of the only clinics in the region offering this advanced therapy, adding to its already robust regenerative offerings like Shockwave and PEMF therapy.To learn more or schedule a consultation to see if Low-Level Laser Therapy is right for you, call 814-624-0606 or visit live-well-chiro.com
Dr. Kris Arnold Advocates for Expanded Chiropractic Access at the State Capitol
New Paris, PA – Dr. Kris Arnold, owner of Live Well Chiropractic & Wellness Center and Vice President of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association (PCA), recently visited Harrisburg to meet with lawmakers and advocate for improved access to chiropractic care across the Commonwealth. Dr. Arnold, alongside PCA leadership, met with numerous state Representatives and Senators to discuss legislative solutions that would expand access to natural, drug-free care through better insurance coverage and lower co-pays for patients. “Too many Pennsylvanians delay or forgo chiropractic care because of financial barriers,” said Dr. Arnold. “We believe in empowering people with options that support real healing, not just symptom management—and that starts with affordable access.” Among the lawmakers met were Representative Jesse Topper (Bedford County), Representative Seth Grove, Representative Mike Armanini, and Senator Pat Stefano (Bedford County). All expressed strong support for chiropractic care, with many sharing personal stories of how chiropractic has helped them or their families. “It was refreshing to hear firsthand how valued chiropractic care is by our elected officials—not just as a policy issue, but as something that has made a difference in their own lives,” added Dr. Arnold. As part of the PCA’s ongoing mission, Dr. Arnold and his colleagues are working to ensure that patients across Pennsylvania—rural and urban alike—have equal access to high-quality chiropractic services without facing unnecessary financial hurdles. Dr. Arnold has served the Bedford County region for over two decades, offering a unique 3-pillar model of care that includes gentle chiropractic, regenerative therapies, and root-cause functional nutrition. For more information about Live Well Chiropractic or Dr. Arnold’s work with the PCA, visit live-well-chiro.com or call 814-624-0606.
Unlock Your Best Self: The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Do you ever feel like your body isn’t quite right? Maybe you have a constant ache in your back, stiff shoulders, or just feel tired all the time. Our bodies are amazing, but sometimes they need a little help to work their best. This is where chiropractic care comes in. Chiropractic care is a safe and natural way to help your body heal itself. It focuses on your spine and nervous system, which are like the control center for your entire body. When your spine is aligned, your nervous system can send messages clearly. This helps all parts of your body work as they should. Many people in Bedford, PA, have found real relief and improved health through chiropractic care at Live Well Chiropractic. Dr. Kris Arnold and his team believe in gentle, effective treatments that address the root cause of your health problems. Let’s explore how chiropractic care can help you live a fuller, more energetic life. Understanding Your Body’s Control Center To truly understand chiropractic care, it helps to know about your spine and nervous system. Your spine is a stack of small bones called vertebrae. Inside these bones is your spinal cord. This cord is the main pathway for messages traveling between your brain and every part of your body – your muscles, organs, and even your mood. Sometimes, these spinal bones can get slightly out of place. We call this a “subluxation” or a misalignment. Even a small misalignment can put pressure on the nerves that exit the spine. Think of it like stepping on a garden hose. The water flow slows down. Similarly, if a nerve is pinched, the messages traveling along it can get blocked or fuzzy. This can lead to pain, weakness, and even problems with organs. The goal of chiropractic care is to find and fix these misalignments. The Live Well Approach: Gentle Chiropractic Care At Live Well Chiropractic in Bedford, PA, Dr. Kris Arnold and his team have a special way of providing chiropractic care. They use gentle, instrument-assisted adjustments. This means they use a special tool, not just their hands, to make very precise and light corrections to your spine. Many patients find these adjustments so comfortable that they even fall asleep during their sessions! This gentle approach aims to restore the natural balance of your nervous system without using force. When your nervous system works better, your body can heal itself more effectively. This is the core belief behind their chiropractic care. It’s about helping your body remember how to be healthy. Beyond adjustments, Live Well Chiropractic takes a full-body approach to chiropractic care. They use advanced computer technology to pinpoint the exact root cause of your health issues. This is not just about fixing symptoms. It’s about finding out why those symptoms appeared in the first place. Their goal is to empower you to make positive lifestyle changes. This helps you stay healthy for a lifetime. More Than Just Back Pain: Benefits of Chiropractic Care While many people first seek chiropractic care for back pain, the benefits often go much deeper. Because chiropractic care helps your nervous system work better, it can improve many different aspects of your health. Here are some common benefits patients experience at Live Well Chiropractic through chiropractic care: This range of benefits shows how truly comprehensive chiropractic care can be. Your First Steps to Wellness with Chiropractic Care If you’re thinking about trying chiropractic care at Live Well Chiropractic in Bedford, PA, you might wonder what to expect. Your first visit will start with a friendly conversation. Dr. Kris Arnold or a team member will listen to your health concerns. They’ll ask about your medical history and your health goals. Then, they will do a careful examination. They use advanced computer technology for this. This helps them find the exact spots where your nervous system might be having trouble. Based on what they find, they will explain your situation in a way that’s easy to understand. They will then create a personalized plan for your chiropractic care. This plan will outline the gentle adjustments and other therapies that might help you. Live Well Chiropractic also offers other services like massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and even regenerative therapies (like S-Wave and PEMF therapy) and healthy weight loss programs. These can all work together with your chiropractic care to boost your overall health. Imagine Sarah, a busy teacher in her mid-40s from Bedford, PA. For months, she’d been dealing with nagging low back pain. It made standing for long periods tough and even hurt when she tried to play with her kids. She also felt constantly tired. She’d tried pain relievers, but they only helped a little. A friend told her about Live Well Chiropractic. She decided to try chiropractic care. On her first visit, Dr. Arnold listened carefully. He explained how her spine might be affecting her nerves and causing the pain and fatigue. After a few gentle, instrument-assisted adjustments, Sarah noticed a real difference. Her back pain lessened. She had more energy during the day. She even started sleeping better. Sarah was amazed at how much better she felt just by getting her body’s control center working properly through chiropractic care. Common Questions About Chiropractic Care It’s natural to have questions about chiropractic care. Here are some common ones: Take a Step Towards Living Well Your health is your most valuable asset. If you’re experiencing pain, stiffness, or just not feeling your best, chiropractic care offers a natural and effective path to better health. It helps your body’s own healing powers shine. It’s about getting your nervous system working right so you can live with more energy, less pain, and a greater sense of well-being. If you’re in the Bedford, PA, area and ready to explore how gentle chiropractic care can help you, reach out to Live Well Chiropractic. Dr. Kris Arnold and his team are dedicated to helping you achieve your best health and empower you to stay healthy for a
Live Well is celebrating 23 years
Published on July 2, 2024 Dr. Kris Arnold with his wife, Tina Live Well is celebrating 23 years of helping the community to find a better way to better health. It has been humbling to see the piles of testimonials of miraculous changes from all kinds of health ailments that we have collected over the years. It is surreal to see some of the children we have helped, now bringing their children in for care.Dr. Arnold. Dr. Kris, Tina his wife and their amazing staff of 15 health warriors have created a modern revolutionary wellness center where generations of families have a greater experience of health and life. They have created a true healing oasis with multiple services and providers where the extraordinary is ordinary and the miraculous is common. Live Well features the best in natural health. Services include gentle Chiropractic adjustments, advanced computer diagnostic technology, massage, reflexology, whole body thermography, functional nutritional counseling. PEMF and S-wave are the two newest groundbreaking technologies and are FDA approved for bone growth, depression, pain relief, increasing energy, sleep, joint repair and mobility, circulation, relaxation and anxiety, and many others. I am so proud of the amazing team we get to work with every day. To see their God given talents shine through, the passion to help others and their commitment to deliver excellent results is inspiring. We have been truly blessed.Tina Arnold
The Missing Cause of Headaches
Published on September 13, 2024 Headaches are common, but NOT normal. Headaches means that your body’s nervous system is trying to alert you to problems. If the nerves that come out of the upper part of your spine are pressured, stressed, or strained, you will feel pain either at the place where the nerve is pressured or where that nerve runs to. Between 50 and 75% of the adult population have had a headache at least once within the last year. Majority of people with headaches are diagnosed inappropriately by a health-care provider. There are 3 types of headaches: migraine, tension-type, and cluster.Migraines, which are more severe than typical headaches, most often begins at puberty and are more common in women. Most migraine suffers will experience sensitivity to light, sound, and other stimulus. Nausea and loss of appetite is also common. Tension-type headaches affect 70% of the population. Described as tightness or pressure, often like a band around the head, sometimes spreading into or from the neck. The cause is stress-related or associated with musculoskeletal problems in the neck. Overuse of electronics, desk jobs or poor sleeping habits are common reasons for tension type headaches. Cluster Headache are less common affecting fewer than 1 in 1000 adults, affecting six men to each woman. Characterized by frequently recurring, brief but extremely severe headache, usually focused in or around one eye, with tearing and redness of the eye and the eyelid may droop. The problem with medication is that most of the headaches are not a chemical problem that can be cured with a medication. This is a major reason why we have such a crisis with opioids in this country. Lives have been ruined for the simple mistake of trying to resolve a structural, hormonal and stress problem with a medical solution. Live Well in Fishertown have seen hundreds of patients get long term relief from headaches without medication. What makes their treatment so effective is they do not treat every case the same. Live Well conducts a thorough exam looking for stress, structural imbalances, hormonal problems, digestive distress, and vitamin and mineral imbalances. With this information we can match the right course of care with the true underlying condition. View the growing list of testimonials at live-well-chiro.comor contact Live Well at 814-624-0606
Live Well Celebrates National Chiropractic Health Month
Published on September 26, 2024 Live Well Chiropractic, located just north of Bedford, is excited to celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October. Throughout the month, the clinic has been highlighting the numerous health benefits of chiropractic care, which is the leading alternative healthcare profession worldwide, attracting millions seeking a natural, non-invasive way to enhance their health. Chiropractic care boasts an impressive patient satisfaction rate of over 90%. The history of chiropractic care dates back to the fall of 1895 when D.D. Palmer performed the first chiropractic adjustment on a deaf man who regained his hearing after a decade of deafness. Since then, extensive research has demonstrated the benefits of chiropractic care for conditions such as high blood pressure, immune system function, digestive health, fibromyalgia, mental health, and attention problems, among many other chronic health issues. Dr. Jason Stephens, clinic director specializing in children’s health at Live Well Chiropractic, shares, “My greatest joy comes from hearing patients express their amazement at the dramatic health improvements they experience through our gentle adjustments. It’s also heartwarming to see children so excited for their adjustments.” Chiropractic care continues to grow in popularity each year. Patients are drawn to chiropractic care due to its affordability compared to long-term drug therapy and surgeries, its remarkable effectiveness, its gentle and non-invasive nature, and the positive side effects associated with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For more inspiring testimonials and information about Live Well Chiropractic, visit their website at live-well-chiro.com and their Facebook page. In celebration of National Chiropractic Health Month, Live Well is offering a new patient special for $55 throughout October. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Live Well at (814) 624-0606.