A Bit of This and That

Hi Everyone,

I know it is not officially fall yet, but it is definitely feeling like fall. I can now go jogging without feeling overly warm, and I love being able to jog just a little farther because I don't feel melted. The trees here are just starting to turn. We are getting to see some yellow and orange out there. I hope you are all enjoying this MN weather as much as I am.

Every year about this time I start to see some of the Twin Cities Marathon runners show up in the office. I'm wishing you all good luck in the race this October. It looks like I'll be working in the elite tent on Sun. (the last race day). I won't be there adjusting, but screening for Center Point Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic. The participants can come by and get a post race massage. Center Point graduates will be ready to help you feel better. If you know there is a massage at the end of the road, will it help you run faster? Don't miss out!

Today I have a video about blood pressure and chiropractic. The first reporter could use a lesson on how to pronounce chiropractic, and the video quality is not the best, but it is good information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwJIZTq8Yg


Enjoy!

How Does Chiropractic Work?

Hi Everyone,

I hope the first week of school is going well for all of our students. I also hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. This weekend I was pretty busy. One of the things I had a chance to do, was to pick some apples right off the tree...I love fresh fruit!

With school underway, now is a good time to make sure your backpack (or your kid's backpacks) fit properly. A good backpack should have a lumbar support (low back support), adjustable straps that are fitted correctly, and weigh less than or equal to 10-20% of your body weight (for a child this is about 10-15 lbs maximum). I know, if your a parent you are thinking that this is impossible. The kids have too many books, especially as they get older. It can be done with a little planning and maybe a chat with a teacher or two. Backpacks on wheels can also be a helpful tool. They are similar to the luggage that we like to pull behind us.

Someone used to backpacking or camping with a pack (usually 40-60 lbs), should be training or doing this activity enough that they are strong enough to handle more weight. If you are backpack camping remember less is more! Ask your chiropractor to make sure your backpack is fitted correctly.

Today, I bumped into a video on Facebook that is really amazing. It talks about how chiropractic works, and describes a chiropractic subluxation. It gives you a view of the nervous system and the human body that can truly show you what it is that is happening with chiropractic care.

Here is the link to the video:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=123399947710556&ref=mf#!

Here is a link to the information on subluxations that is on my website:
http://www.kellychiropractic.com/back.html

Enjoy!

Infertility

Hi Everyone,

The renovations are took longer than they were supposed to, as these things often do, but we are starting to put things back together. Our music was hooked up again yesterday, the new paint looks great, and we are gradually getting the art back upon the walls! It is all very exciting since it has been about 5 years since we made any major changes here at the office.

There were so many links that I found about infertility, it became too much to post them on all of the online sources (this blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). If you go to my website and click on "links", then click on "chiropractic research and topics" and scroll down to infertility, you'll find the other sources I was talking about.

www.kellychiropractic.com

This link will bring you right to the links page of my website.

http://www.kellychiropractic.com/links.html#CHIROPRACTIC_RESEARCH_AND_TOPICS


Here is one more link about infertility in case you don't feel like surfing today.

http://www.chiroindex.org/?search_page=articles&action&articleId=19666


Enjoy!

Infertility and Chiropractic Care

Hi Everyone,

Things have been really exciting around the office lately. We are having some updates to our space. I think I am most excited about the new paint. I am ready for some different colors.

I recently saw a video on Facebook referring to how chiropractic can help with infertility problems. I had not heard of this research. When I went to look further, I found several small scale studies on this topic. I don't have time to post them all today...with the remodeling and all, but in the next couple of weeks I'll post some more.

Here is the link for today.

http://www.chiropracticresearch.org/search2.php?aid=1048

Enjoy!

Autism and Chiropractic Care

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying the summer. It has been extremely humid and really warm (for MN).

Last week or so, I had someone send me a message asking about Autism. I have seen some studies over the years and as I recall they all tend to show what I would call mild to moderate improvements in Autistic children. Then, on occasion there is a child that responded so well their autistic diagnosis needs to be re-evaluated.

I went looking for some online sources, and here is what I found. Like the studies with ADD and ADHD, most of the research is in the form of case studies and small trials, but the results are very encouraging.

http://www.chiropracticresearch.org/search2.php?aid=1014
http://www.chiroindex.org/?search_page=articles&action=&articleId=20133
http://www.chiroindex.org/?search_page=articles&action=&articleId=20085
http://www.chiropracticresearch.org/search2.php?aid=1251
http://www.chiropracticresearch.org/search2.php?aid=1626
http://www.chiropracticresearch.org/search2.php?aid=1738

Enjoy!

Case studies, Merk Manual

Hi Everyone,

I know I've mentioned this before, but I wish there were more large scale studies on many different topics in chiropractic. If anyone out there finds any, let me know, I'd love to read them. Today I have a link to a page that has many different case studies listed on it. There is also a link to Pub Med, the Merk Manual, and a few other health resources.

http://www.chiro.org/cases/index.shtml#Treatment_of_Bipolar_Seizure_and_Sleep_Disorders

Enjoy!

Just for fun!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all have a wonderful July 4th. As a sports chiropractor I work with athletes in many different sports, but gymnastics will always have a special place in my heart. I, like many former gymnasts, wish it was a life long sport. I hope someday we will get to see this in competition on a real floor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNufUU8EZd0- triple double on tumble track. (Say that five times fast) :) Wish I could try that!

Enjoy!