Chiropractic Care for Babies and Little Kids?

From Facebook: “Thank you for taking such great care of both our kids over time. I’m so grateful we have found a chiropractor who not only helps us, but that we trust and feel comfortable and confident in to help our children.”  

                                                                                Janette, Brklyn. Prk.

Yes, we treat children of all ages. Our techniques are appropriate for their size and age- just as they are for bigger folks who have conditions that require special consideration like those with osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility, acute/inflamed injuries, etc.

Additionally, I thought I’d pass this video news report along to you because sometimes it can be helpful to have something positive to share with friends and family who are skeptical about chiropractic care for kids.

LINK: Would You Take Your Baby to a Chiropractor?

You may also be interested to read the American Chiropractic Association Statement on Pediatric Chiropractic Care

LINK: Children and Chiropractic

                                          

“Thank you for the care of the kids.  You do such a nice job!”

                             Jane, Minnetonka

“I see Dr. Chellen and he is so amazing. My daughter is never scared to go in there and he’s extremely gentle for children as well as grown-ups. He’s the 7th chiropractor I’ve been to around the US and he’s hands down the best one I have been to."                        Kristi, Minnetonka

The Kinetic Chain of Your Body and Why It Matters

One of the reasons why Dr. Sharon and I make such a good team is that we think alike way more than we think differently. One example is that we both take the time to thoroughly assess and treat the many areas of the frame which have the potential to contribute to a person's symptoms.

Quite often these many areas are not symptomatic in themselves. However, the many loads and avenues of force throughout the body, which are important to the coordination and contribution of complex activities we engage in, can become weak links in our frames. When left unattended and unresolved, these non-symptomatic, though contributory "lateral joints" and tissues may reactivate the symptomatic areas over and over.

We are proud of our work and the effort and time we contribute to each patient encounter. The following article, though written for professionals, provides further justification for going the extra mile and doing the thorough work everyone deserves to have.

(Thank you to Dr. Wm. Koch for this article: https://drwilliamhkoch.com/2018/the-kinetic-chain-of-lateral-joints)

Going Upstream to Treat Pain at its Cause

Natural and holistic health care has been described in many ways, with many analogies. This analogy, below, is one of our favorites and provides a view into the mindset of true healthcare providers and researchers. Providing care for the relief of pain and prevention of death is a good thing, but as individuals and as a society, we need to keep in mind the idea of "going upstream" to be truly preventative and forward-thinking.

THE STORY OF THE RIVER

"Once upon a time, there was a small village on the edge of a river. The people there were good and life in the village was good. One day a villager noticed a baby floating down the river. The villager quickly swam out to save the baby from drowning. The next day this same villager noticed two babies in the river. He called for help, and both babies were rescued from the swift waters. And the following day four babies were seen caught in the turbulent current. And then eight, then more, and still more!

The villagers organized themselves quickly, setting up watchtowers and training teams of swimmers who could resist the swift waters and rescue babies. Rescue squads were soon working 24 hours a day. And each day the number of helpless babies floating down the river increased. The villagers organized themselves efficiently. The rescue squads were now snatching many children each day. While not all the babies, now very numerous, could be saved, the villagers felt they were doing well to save as many as they could each day. Indeed, the village priest blessed them in their good work. And life in the village continued on that basis.

One day, however, someone raised the question, "But where are all these babies coming from? Let’s organize a team to head upstream to find out who’s throwing all of these babies into the river in the first place!"

At Levin and Chellen Chiropractic, we have used the tag-line, "Our goal is for you to need us less!" The bulk of our energies are first put into getting you out of pain, but as you recover and begin to feel good again, our energies are more tuned toward keeping you feeling good through the application of strategies which empower through a greater self-care knowledge. We do not want to create dependence, but independence; not patients, but partners! Please go to our Testimonials page and read about the many positive experiences our "partners" have had during our almost 20 years in practice.

If you would like to discuss whether chiropractic care is right for you, just give us a call to schedule your complimentary consultation on the phone or in person.  

 

We are waiting to help you! 

Call Us for a Free Consultation!

(952) 474-1777

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Levin and Chellen Chiropractic

(952) 474-1777

Chiropractor for Minnetonka and

the Minneapolis Metro Community

http://www.levinchellenchiropractic.com

Heal Yourself Through Calm Breathing

The doctors of Levin and Chellen Chiropractic have long championed our patients' ability to help themselves heal and need professional intervention less.

One well-documented way to do this is by harnessing the power of your nervous system.  Chiropractic care harnesses the power of the nervous system, as does massage, meditation/ mindfulness practice and, indirectly, many other well-known healthy lifestyle practices.  When referring to the nervous system here, we are specifically meaning the autonomic nervous system, or ANS.  Perhaps you remember noticing an article or two, or three, or four while listening to the news, reading popular magazines, or watching shows like Dr. Oz, which showcase the wonders of the ANS.

The ANS is made up of two oppositely functioning, yet completely interdependent halves, the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). For a good Wikipedia article which explains these two more thoroughly, see: ANS .  Suffice it to say here that being stuck in too much input from either one of these branches of the ANS can have serious repercussions to one's health.  The more common condition is for us to be stuck in the SNS mode with too little PSNS input.  In our clinical experience, this is not just more common but IS common.  There are a multitude of ways (read "lifestyle habits") we generate this imbalance.  Often it is a "slow-burn", or sneaky development which we won't notice before we begin to feel the effects in our lives from crabbiness/short-temperedness to high blood pressure, to succumbing to the flu.

Besides an occasional "tune-up" of your nervous system at your favorite chiropractor and disciplining yourself to follow basic healthy lifestyle principles, what can you do to re-regulate your ANS?  Breathe!

Here is an excellent article from the New York Times that will help you understand more and incorporate this simple, go-to technique into your life.  Enjoy the immediate benefits and don't forget to share this article!  Everyone needs to know this!  see; BREATHE

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If you would like to discuss whether chiropractic care is right for you, just give us a call to schedule your complimentary consultation on the phone or in person.  

 

We are waiting to help you!

 

Call Us for a Free Consultation!

(952) 474-1777

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Disclaimer

Thank you for visiting the Levin and Chellen Chiropractic web page. Please note that the information located on our site is not intended to provide specific chiropractic advice. You should consult with a chiropractic doctor and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific condition. We welcome the receipt of electronic mail though not for making appointments, soliciting and sales, or inquiries which need immediate response. Please be advised, however, that the act of sending electronic mail to this office or to Dr. Sharon Levin, DC or Dr. Nels Chellen, DC does not alone create a physician-patient relationship. We will neither accept requests for chiropractic advice or treatment nor offer specific chiropractic advice over the internet. The information here is presented for general information purposes only and is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice.

Why You Should Stop Sitting On Your Wallet

This one is for the men...*

Save yourself from the destructive consequences of sitting on a wallet. If you have been to a chiropractor, you have already heard this and had the "Why" explained to you. If you have not and are not sure "why", take a look at the accompanying illustration and understand that it's about two things,

1. an unlevel foundation for the spine and the compensations the body makes to counter that unlevel foundation, and

2. that wallet is pressing into the buttocks muscles and is slowly crushing the sciatic nerve buried deep within those muscles.

You may not be experiencing the symptoms of either one of these, yet, but it's really just a matter of time. After 20 plus years in practice, I have treated plenty of men for this condition. Also, be aware that this is a slow-burn phenomenon and you will most likely not be aware of the damage until it's "too late"; reversing the configuration of your spine and pelvis will be time-consuming and costly. Enough said?

* For the women: do you fold up one of your legs underneath you when you sit down? You are pretty much doing the same thing!

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Dr. Sharon Levin and Dr. Nels Chellen

Levin and Chellen Chiropractic

(952) 474-1777

Chiropractor for Minnetonka and

the Minneapolis Metro Community

http://www.levinchellenchiropractic.com

Assess Your Work Area for Ergonomic Correctness

Have you taken the time to assess your desk/ office work area for ergonomic correctness? That is, does your workstation/ desk area feel comfortable and provide you with the ability to spend many hours per day on task without feeling like you’re getting old or injured because of being there? The video provided here (by SAIF Corporation) is one of the best I have ever seen. It will take only 12 minutes to watch and provide you with ideas which could add years of comfort to your life! Be sure to pass it on to co-workers and even to your HR or safety team.

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Dr. Sharon Levin and Dr. Nels Chellen

Levin and Chellen Chiropractic

(952) 474-1777

Chiropractor for Minnetonka and

the Minneapolis Metro Community

http://www.levinchellenchiropractic.com

Think Twice Before Getting Knee Surgery

"Think Twice Before Getting Knee Surgery"

There is a lot of knee pain "out there" and you may be one of those with it. Here is a well-written article to consider before asking your doctor for surgery. There is very little evidence that surgery helps most knee pain- unless there has been a traumatic injury.

The author concludes, "If you have bum knees, think exercise and weight loss before submitting to the knife." I'll also add that for 20 years the doctors of Levin and Chellen Chiropractic have greatly enhanced the healing process with our expert realignment of misaligned knee structures and muscle and fascial therapy for the supporting soft tissues of the knee. Our patients report significant reduction in pain and need for pain killers and increased ability to return to the activities they love. They often remark, "Why did I wait so long to come and see you?"

By the way, when there is an imbalanced load of forces on the knees transmitted from a hundred or more pounds of body weight coming from a distorted frame above (bones and muscles), the knees take an awful beating. Rebalancing the spine can significantly reduce the stress put on the knees this way.

Give us a call today to discuss whether our chiropractic services may be of benefit for you.  

(952) 474-1777

Click here to view the original article: KNEE PAIN

If you would like to find out whether our care might help you feel better, just give us a call to schedule your first visit or a no-obligation complimentary consultation.  We are waiting to help you!

(952) 474-1777

shared by:

Dr. Sharon Levin and Dr. Nels Chellen

Levin and Chellen Chiropractic

(952) 474-1777

Chiropractor for Minnetonka and the Minneapolis Metro Community

http://www.levinchellenchiropractic.com