10 Facts You Should Know About Whiplash (Part 1)

If you or someone you know is in a car accident, don't wait to be cared for.  Gentle, respectful treatment should begin ASAP to give the best opportunity for healing.  Please see our web site for more information and give us a call or pass on our contact info.  (952) 474- one seven seven seven
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If you are looking for a chiropractor in the Minnetonka area, Levin and Chellen Chiropractic is there to help.  Complimentary consultations are always available.

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Understanding Chronic Pain and What to do About It

   This excellent video presents a holistic/ widened perspective on the nature of persistent , or chronic, pain and a balanced approach to eliminating it.  It does not mention chiropractic care, though as part of the re-patterning process mentioned, it would be a perfect addition to the plan.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Read and share this if someone you know has untreated carpal tunnel syndrome.  Early diagnosis and treatment is important to prevent possible permanent damage to nerves.  Surgery is not the only option.

Chiropractic is not just for spine problems and headaches!  We have successfully treated many non-spinal conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis.

https://chiro-trust.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/onset-symptoms/

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The Nocebo Response

"I am so glad to have you as my chiropractor. You are so different from others I have used. It is obvious that you are not doing this for the money and want to truly help people."
      Art, Minnetonka

Thank you to Art for offering his high praise of our work at Levin and Chellen Chiropractic.  If there is one major flaw which I think keeps health care sick in this country it is the mentality of "seeing" our patients, and/ or the public, as merely objects of commerce.   That is not a "healing space" to be in.  The article which accompanies this blog further details the importance of how we "see", ourselves; in this instance, as patients.  The doctor, though, has as much to do with aiding their patient as does the patient in choosing the healing attitude.  You will NEVER be misled by a true healer to "see" yourself as "sick".

We, the doctors at Levin and Chellen will NEVER prescribe care on the basis of helping ourselves at your expense.  Please tell your friends and family that there are providers out there who truly care; we are among them.

Click here for article; The Nocebo Response

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Doctor Shortage Looming? Maybe Not

"There is one element of the debate that just about every expert agrees on — that the U.S. has to stop paying physicians based on the number and type of treatments and procedures they do, and instead base payment on how well they keep patients healthy."  
This is from an article from NPR, linked below.  

Makes sense, right? Let's also keep in mind that "healthy" does NOT mean without symptoms, which is what the pharmaceutical industry wants us to believe. Additionally, I'll add that nature-based practitioners such as chiropractors and naturopaths would be a good source to consider when looking for health experts who really do keep people healthy and spend much time teaching patients how to avoid sickness.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/11/18/360145347/doctor-shortage-looming-maybe-not?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2043

Victoria Elizabeth Fischer was presented with a white coat by her grandfather, Dr. Christian Van Den Heuvel, at Georgetown University School of Medicine in August. The ceremony marks the start for each new class of medical students.

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When I'm in (Arthritis) Pain, Should I Exercise or Rest?

Good advice here for arthritis sufferers. We'll add that if it has been a while since you have been aligned by a chiropractor, do that before resuming exercise. Expecting our frame and nervous system to operate smoothly and efficiently when not aligned and re-tuned is a lot like expecting our automobiles to operate optimally when they need maintenance. Actually, you may be avoiding excess wear and tear with periodic chiropractic "maintenance" AND you'll even feel more motivated to get the exercise you know you need, but avoid because of the fear of discomfort.
http://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/when-im-pain-should-i-exercise-or-rest

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Great article!  Good solid advice.  Share it with loved ones.
5 Tips for Dealing with Depression and Chronic Pain around the Holidays

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Non-Specific Lower Back Pain

Dr. Andrew White, my fellow student and colleague from Northwestern Chiropractic College, back in the 90's, wrote this article.  Since I admire him for his professionalism and caring ways I get his newsfeed.  I repost his article to you as good information and to inspire you or someone you know who has back pain to stop living with it and see a doctor of chiropractic.  Please share this on your Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/tonka.chiro)  or send a link to this Blog (http://landcchiropractic.blogspot.com/).

Maybe someone will notice it and get the help they need.  Thank you!

Click here to read article: http://www.innova-pain.com/2014/10/30/non-specific-lower-back-pain/

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Can Exercise Be an ADHD Medication?

This makes good sense from a scientific perspective as well as from a cultural perspective.

Click here to see the article: Exercise Can Be an ADHD Medication

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How to Maybe Avoid a Car Accident

A call recently from a patient who had been hit from behind by another vehicle prompts us to write this article.

She had been driving to work on the freeway during rush hour when the traffic speed quickly reduced from moving along OK to zero mph. As often happens, she was rear-ended because the vehicle behind her did not see that the traffic had come to a stop. Whether she would have had time to quickly tap her emergency flashers on, forewarning the car in back and thus avoiding the hit, we do not know. We do know that there have been many times my wife and I have been in similar circumstances, had enough time and inclination to tap the switch, and felt relief that the cars in back were alerted to the stopped traffic ahead and braked in time. We have never been hit from behind.

Just lucky? Maybe. Maybe not, and our little trick has worked as planned. We pass it to you for your consideration of using it and maybe avoiding injury and the hassle of vehicle repairs and insurance matters.

If you are not so lucky and are in an accident some day, or know someone who has been injured in a collision, please consider scheduling a consultation and possibly care with us. Our patients have been very helpful in creating testimonials and telling others how much our care has helped them recover from injuries; from collisions, sports injuries, on-the-job injuries, lifting mishaps, slips and falls, you name it. Our web site has a page of patient testimonials as well as a page of information for those who have been injured in car accidents. Take a look:  Auto Accident Injuries

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"Conservative Care First!"

Starting with a conservative approach to health care such as chiropractic services before moving on to riskier treatments makes sense. More than 27 million Americans visit a doctor of chiropractic each year for safe, effective and lasting relief from back pain, neck pain and headaches, as well as advice on healthy living and injury prevention.

If you know someone who is living with pain and lessened functional ability, especially if they are also "living" on prescription pain killers, send this to them. It could make a huge difference in their life.
(from the American Chiropractic Association web site)

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Get That Second Opinion from a Doctor of Chiropractic

I would venture to guess that most DCs (Chiropractors) have at least a few stories to tell after a few years in practice in which they were able to keep their patient out of surgery.

We even help some avoid non-spinal surgery for things like carpel tunnel syndrome. It's simple really. Address the cause by treating at the level of the cause; unlike surgery which treats at the level of the effect. This is okay, but only after conservative treatments are no longer an option.

Do you know someone who suffers pain and/or loss of ability from simple, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions? Tell them about chiropractic and pass this on to them. Please share this on your FB page. It could keep someone you love out of an unnecessary surgery.

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Massage for Low back Pain?

Fortunately, at Levin and Chellen Chiropractic you can have your chiropractic and your muscle therapy in one place. Drs. Levin and Chellen specialize in hands-on rebalancing of the muscles and other connective tissues which are almost always an integral part of bodily complaints like low back pain, hip pain, neck pain, headaches, carpel tunnel syndrome, etc. On a recent visit with a patient she remarked that she got more benefit from her treatments with our office than she did with her massage therapist because we address both the joint and the muscular components of her problems. Very few chiropractic offices do this, but we feel it is well worth the extra effort and time! In the long run it takes fewer visits and gets the patient back to the joy of life much quicker when treatment is this thorough!
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/getting-right-massage-low-back-pain

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Prevent Raking Injuries this Fall

We, the doctors @ Levin and Chellen Chiropractic, LOVE these providers @ PDR Clinics! We are so happy to have them as a referral target for our patients needing physical therapy and occupational therapy. Their organization is the BEST we have had the privilege to work with; their hearts and minds are all in the right place! Here we repost their blog on proper raking technique. Thanks PDR!

Need to Rake? Be sure you are doing it properly to protect your back. Check out our blog....http://www.pdrclinics.com/tips-raking-bagging-leaves/

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Could My Back Pain be Caused by Stress?

Some of the worst pain (shoulder) I have ever had was during a time of profound personal stress.  I had not been able to relate it to anything like an injury or overuse or sleeping "funny" on it.  So, I went to my chiropractor.  She treated me and it got better.  Of course.

Even though a bodily pain may be stress or emotionally generated it makes sense by the principles of anatomy and physiology that a physical therapy like chiropractic is a good choice to treat it.

Sometimes it just feels right to get adjusted.  It's a part of taking care of ourselves, like going to the dentist a couple times a year.  Our frames and nervous systems need maintenance too!  Ask any chiropractic fan and they'll tell you.  I wish I had a nickel for every patient who has told me over the years, "I think I'll start coming in for regular care, say every month or two.  What do you think? Would that be a good idea?"  Don't take our word for it.  Go to our web site and read our patient testimonials.

Is there an ache or pain or less-than-optimally functioning body part you'd like to address?  Give us a call today.  We'd love to help you too!

http://www.spine-health.com/blog/could-my-back-pain-be-caused-stress

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Plantar Fasciitis Help

Plantar fasciitis can be so debilitating, but there are several strategies you can take to shorten the healing time and prevent re-injury. This article gives you some ideas. Chiropractic treatment may not be necessary in every case, but it sure has shown to be a real boost towards less pain and increased functionality for our patients. Do you know someone with PF? Please pass this on to them and remember that we always provide no cost, no obligation consultations to interested potential patients. (952) 474-1777
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/15/heel-pain-treatment/?_php=true&_type=blogs&smid=fb-share&_r=0

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