Mellin Chiropractic Care

Pain-Free Travel Tips

2007-05-15T07:46:33Z

For many people with back pain or neck pain, the prospect of a long trip can be daunting. The seats in cars, airplanes, buses, and trains aren’t always the most comfortable and sitting still for an extended time can in and of itself aggravate painful areas in the back and neck…

Many of our patients are busy professionals with a steady schedule of travel about the country by car and plane. While chiropractic care provides pain relief, postural restructuring and injury prevention, improper body mechanics can sabotage your spinal health.

Travel doesn’t have to be a painful ordeal. Follow these guidelines and your back will thank you.

Office Chair Ergonomics

2007-05-08T17:35:23Z

Dr. John Triano discusses office chair ergonomics and the factors of spinal stress that can cause recurrent back pain.

From the article:

“Sitting in office chairs for prolonged periods of time can definitely cause low back pain or worsen an existing back or neck problem. This is because sitting is a static posture that increases stress in the back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs, and in particular, can add large amounts of pressure to the back muscles and spinal discs. Moreover, when sitting in an office chair for a long period, the natural tendency for most people is to slouch over or slouch down in the chair, and this posture can overstretch the spinal ligaments and strain the discs and surrounding structures in the spine. Over time, incorrect sitting posture and workplace ergonomics can damage spinal structures and contribute to or exacerbate recurrent episodes of back pain.”

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Dr. Mellin hosts Thai Rotary Exchange Students

2007-04-30T13:56:18Z

Dr. Mellin has been hosting an exchange student from Thailand via his involvement with the Bloomington Noon Rotary Club and their Group Exchange Program.

The highlight of this weekend was a huge party for Rotarians and the Thai guests at the Mellin home on Sunday – everyone shared conversation and laughter over an abundance of delicious Thai and Minnesotan food.

Are you a local businessperson looking for a chance to put service above self in the company of other like-minded professionals? Talk to Dr. Mellin (dr.mellin@mellinchirocare.com) or Dr. Simmer (dr.simmer@mellinchirocare.com) about visiting the Bloomington Noon Rotary Club.

The Perfect Chair

2007-04-26T23:15:14Z

On Dr. Simmer’s personal wish list: the Perfect Chair.

Come see the chair – and meet Dr. Simmer – at Relax The Back this Saturday, May 5th.

Second graders get it.

2007-04-12T22:55:46Z

Dr. Simmer was the guest Health & Science lecturer for Ms. Johnson’s 2nd grade class at Poplar Bridge Elementary School on Thursday the 19th. Nothing beats a room full of 8-year-olds for energy and enthusiasm! As he talked about sugar (“it’s used by your body like fuel, but just like trying to put too much gas in a car, a lot of sugar isn’t good for you”), nutrition and exercise, the kids chimed in with great suggestions for how to run around outside and which foods are the best ones for your body.

As we now know, nutritional health involves much more than just how much fat one eats – high-sugar diets lead to greater obesity, and high-sugar eating habits when kids are young become high-sugar eating habits as they get older.

Are you a parent? You absolutely need to design a healthy food plan for your kids. Though it may not be as convenient as McFood, it will make a world of difference for your child’s health.

Some quick articles for your To Read list:

Start them off right!