tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125110592024-03-13T07:27:53.026-05:00Hilliard Chiropractic: Stop Pain - Get HealthyDr. John DiVelbiss is a chiropractor in Hilliard, Ohio.<br><br>
Chiropractic, Myofascial Care, Exercise, Cranial Treatment, Meridian Therapy (Acupuncture without needles) and Self-Help Advice.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-9610314716027320982020-02-20T09:38:00.002-05:002020-02-20T09:44:13.682-05:0010 Minute Seated Abs Workout (STRONG CORE Routine for All Levels)Here's a good way to get your core stronger at any fitness level.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You are responsible for your own health. As always, please check with your health care professional before you do any exercise. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;">You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.</span></span>Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-19134005078395714352019-12-21T08:19:00.000-05:002019-12-21T08:21:19.859-05:00Importance of Hand-Washing<a href="https://www.parents.com/news/classroom-experiment-shows-the-importance-of-washing-hands-just-in-time-for-flu-season/"><b>An educator is imploring students and parents to wash their hands after posting the results of her classroom's stomach-churning experiment.</b></a>
Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-17421415338960566082016-07-04T11:40:00.001-05:002016-07-04T11:40:25.741-05:0015-Minute Walk Lowers Death Risk for Seniors15-Minute Walk Lowers Death Risk for Seniors: A French study that followed more than 123,000 seniors shows that a 15-minute daily walk lowers death risk by 22%.<br /><br />
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This is more and more the point of exercise. You can do a little and still boost your health compared to doing ZERO. The older you are the more health or anti-disease benefits exercise can give, especially walking.<br /><br />
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If you have leg, knee, hip or feet issues that keep you from walking for exercise, contact Dr DiVelbiss at 614-529-8171 for a consult and evaluation.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-41036214646834971042014-05-25T12:21:00.001-05:002014-05-25T12:23:40.209-05:0011 Things that Destroy Your Immune SystemFor most of us, we don't want to eat things or do things that are hurtful to us.<br />
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We often don't know some of the things we should change to live longer and healthier.<br />
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Go to this article on Yahoo and se if you have one or more immune damaging items on the list.<br />
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<a href="https://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/11-things-destroy-immune-system-194000152.html">11 Things that Destroy Your Immune System</a>Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-5956785933281201182014-04-19T07:50:00.001-05:002014-04-19T07:58:14.983-05:00You can save a life by learning "Chest-Compression-Only CPR" | Video by Sarver Heart CenterCPR to save lives is a great tool for anyone to have learn. But it requires training, practice and certification. Now there is a new method of CPR that even a non-certified person can learn to save a life.<br />
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The continuous chest compression CPR method can be learned easily and applied by most people.<br />
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Take a moment and view this video...download or bookmark it and share it with others!<br />
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<a href="http://heart.arizona.edu/cpr-video" target="_blank">Chest-Compression-Only CPR Video | Sarver Heart Center</a><br />
<br />Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-33888927013573464312014-04-12T18:35:00.001-05:002014-04-12T18:36:33.122-05:00Getting Your Kids Off the iPad Is Worth the FightWhen treating patients in the age of technology, it is often common to see the pain or health problem that they present with can be helped or stopped by more careful use and breaks from their abuse of posture and the fatigue they experience in their body.<br />
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Even more important is for parents to look at this problem in their minor children and how their use of mobile phones, tablets and computers can be hurting the development of the growing body.<br />
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Take a look at this link below to get some ideas to help you in this "struggle" for healthy growth.<br />
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<a href="https://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/getting-your-kids-off-the-ipad-is-worth-the-fight-191447400.html" target="_blank">Getting Your Kids Off the iPad Is Worth the Fight</a>Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-89514746135646733472014-03-25T16:52:00.001-05:002014-03-25T16:54:15.186-05:006 Moves For Strong, Toned AbsHere is a link to a list of simple and generally safe ab and core toning exercises that do not involve crunches or sit ups. The goal is to increase your ab and core strength without irritating your back or sciatic nerve. If you already have a pain or injury do not do these without talking to us or your health care professional to determine the problem/diagnosis first, Then you can get on with treatment or better exercises for you.<br />
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With that being said take a look at this link below and see if the 6 exercises fit into an overall core and muscle building program for you.<br />
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Be Strong!Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-74113003628251226632014-01-31T13:35:00.000-05:002014-01-31T13:35:24.092-05:00Flu Vaccine...Good Idea?The truth about whether to vaccinate or not can be made more clear by this infographic:<br />
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<br />Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-51713487440778199412014-01-31T13:27:00.000-05:002014-01-31T13:27:17.481-05:00Dangerous Diabetes DrugHave you seen the new info warning of the deadly side effects of a diabetes drug called <span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Avandia.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">How would you like to increase heart attack rate by 43% from taking this drug? Me neither!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Go to this link: </span><a href="http://www.yourmedicaldetective.com/public/1157.cfm" target="_blank">Dangerous Diabetes Drug</a></span>Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-10947364949759680542013-06-27T16:15:00.001-05:002013-06-27T16:15:04.042-05:00Study Reveals Disturbing Effects of Genetically Modified Feed on Pigs.<a href="http://ecowatch.com/2013/study-disturbing-effects-gmo-feed-pigs/">Study Reveals Disturbing Effects of GMO Feed on Pigs</a><br />
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More and more I wonder how we can ever be healthy. Hopefully the scientists will be able to really study the issue of Genetically Modified Organisms...GMOs independently of the companies that sell them.<br />
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Stay Healthy!Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-69741760099639056382013-06-09T12:20:00.001-05:002013-06-09T12:20:31.685-05:00Papa Joe Aviance Lost 250 Pounds on the "99-Cent Diet" | Yahoo! Health<a href="http://health.yahoo.net/experts/yourbestfitness/99-cent-diet-could-it-work-you" target="_blank">Papa Joe Aviance Lost 250 Pounds on the "99-Cent Diet"</a><br />
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Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes you just try anyways. This story about Joe is a perfect example of "just do it" mentality. The "I'll do it not overthink it". Don't feel first...do first then you'll get the feelings you deserve. If you're alive, you can getting going.<br />
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Note that Joe lost 250 lbs. over 18 months which is safe and amazing. He felt better...was much more healthy and had dramatically reduced his risk of major diseases like diabetes, heart disease and other degenerative diseases. He did all this on a budget and with no real help or outside pressure. Wow!<br />
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Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-88656758487039289372013-05-26T07:47:00.001-05:002013-05-26T07:47:13.308-05:00A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests patients try chiropractic services for the treatment of low-back pain.<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1681414#TREATMENT">JAMA Network | JAMA | Low Back Pain</a><br />
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This article in the April 24th, 2013 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association says that Chiropractic treatment can be a benefit for low back pain. This is an amazing statement form this source. They also recommend acupuncture, physical therapy and exercise.<br />
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According to the article, surgery is not usually needed and should only be considered if more conservative therapies fail. That's how I practice. Using methods of chiropractic...acutherapy(acupuncture without needles), functional myofascial/fascia treatment, exercise and home advice, it is likely for these patients that their back pain, sciatica and misery can be helped.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-3352259975464368292013-05-26T07:32:00.001-05:002013-05-26T07:32:44.300-05:00The 9 Foods Never to Eat<a href="http://health.yahoo.net/articles/nutrition/photos/9-foods-never-eat#0">The 9 Foods Never to Eat | Yahoo! Health</a><br />
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This article at Yahoo Health gives some food choice tips you should know.<br />
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Good foods prevent or reduce inflammation and can help you lose weight.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-69341717380372310952013-04-13T11:59:00.001-05:002013-04-13T11:59:53.028-05:00What Cardiologists Tell Their Friends<a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/cardiologists-tell-friends-134500478.html">What Cardiologists Tell Their Friends </a>is a great article to remind us that too little or too much exercise can create health issues, especially for women as in this article. Be healthy as well as active!Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-19578659019304681662013-04-03T13:07:00.001-05:002013-04-03T13:08:57.606-05:00Acupuncture Relieves Cancer Fatigue<br />
Treating the acupuncture points can benefit people in so many ways. The article I am highlighting here- <br />
<a href="http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/health-a-healing/acupuncture-relieves-cancer-fatigue" target="_blank">Acupuncture Relieves Cancer Fatigue,</a> was given to me today by a patient whose months old, post- chemotherapy fatigue went away from using "non-needle" treatment with laser light to specific acu-points on her last visit. It is wonderful and gratifying to be part of her care.<br />
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I am not certified/licensed to use acupuncture needles but I am able to treat the acu-points effectively without them. And for those who "fear needles", it is an easy alternative!Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-49870741962663120772013-03-16T10:13:00.001-05:002013-03-16T10:14:50.011-05:00Is Your Chair Trying To Kill You? | Daily Shot - Yahoo! Shine<a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/dailyshot/is-your-chair-trying-to-kill-you--151950079.html?vp=1">Is Your Chair Trying To Kill You?</a> As a Doctor that regularly deals with pain and related disabilities my patients suffer, I have to agree. Sitting a lot is a major Bad habit! <br />
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Take breaks every 20 to 30 minutes. Stretch, walk or move to reset your "connective tissue".<br />
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Consider a standing desk or even a treadmill and desk combo. Also cycling or other exercise device could be helpful as well.<br />
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You know..."Move it or Lose it!"Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-33147295216107279972013-03-05T07:48:00.001-05:002013-03-05T07:48:50.693-05:00Has Your Doctor Recommended this Life-Saving Vitamin with Coumadin?<a href="http://www.functionalmedicineuniversity.com/public/Coumadin.cfm">Has Your Doctor Recommended this Life-Saving Vitamin with Coumadin?</a><br />
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This article gives very important advice for anyone under medical care. Always be informed because your doctor may not be aware of all the issues that effect your health and life.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-3384216663425332092013-01-16T13:53:00.001-05:002013-01-16T13:53:38.674-05:00Statin Drugs: Overprescribed, Pose Unnecessary Health RisksGet informed as to the benefits and risks/costs of presrciption medicine to lower cholesterol.<br />
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<a href="http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=56301#.UPb2oIFxj48.blogger">Statin Drugs: Overprescribed, Pose Unnecessary Health Risks</a>Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-6315762382772873212013-01-12T10:11:00.001-05:002013-01-12T10:11:26.143-05:00Tips to Maintain Good PosturePatients I work with will often want to exercise to fix their posture. But the first and primary homework I can give is "Do this!" and "Don't do that!". Start with these tips and then add exercise and you are more likely to succeed. Just like eating right is the basis for losing weight while you also exercise.<br />
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The link below gives some useful exercises. As in all things, see your doctor or Dr DiVelbiss for an evaluation before begginning any exercises. If you have PAIN, the rules change and you can make yourself worse or more dysfunctional to avoid pain. Get examined and have your pain problem resolved.<br />
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Regardless whether you vaccinate or not, this article is exactly what anyone doctor or patient must due to reduce and avoid most infectious diseases.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-36722789486819689362011-01-29T11:32:00.005-05:002011-01-29T12:14:46.313-05:00Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic CareAs I practice and continue to learn better ways to help my patients, I am impressed how often people have a painful shoulder or restricted shoulder. Again and again I see patients who have lost their shoulder range of motion (frozen shoulder) or have strong pain or weakness when using thier shoulder.<br /><br />Patients who have had surgery to repair the rotator cuff tendons and muscles and still have pain or restriction. Those who have had shoulder replacement and still want to have more comfortable motion in their shoulder. People who have been injured or who don't even have a cause they can name, find their shoulder pain and restriction continues to be a big issue for them.<br /><br />The shoulder is highly muscle stabilized and influenced joint...probably more than any other body part. Using the special pain stopping techniques and motion freeing methods I have learned in the last few years, I have been able to restore these shoulders in many (not all) cases with reliable and gentle methods that patients like.<br /><br />With chronic or acute shoulder muscle, joint or tendon pain and impairment, the techniques I have learned are amazing to me on a daily basis. I always medically refer a patient if I suspect or see a pathology like a tumor, infection, fracture, severe tear, etc...that won't be helped by my function-enhancing methods. But many come to me with ongoing problems even after all the other care they have tried.<br /><br /><strong>Call 614-529-8171 and let us have an opportunity to evaluate your shoulder.</strong><br /><br />Go to <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2504982/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2504982/</a> for an article on one method of effective chiropractic shoulder treatment.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-40827110863435585232010-12-09T09:43:00.002-05:002010-12-09T09:52:33.769-05:00Muscle Pain, Weakness, Liver Problems from Cholesterol Lowering DugsI have had several patients in the past year or so who suffered side effects due to the use of Cholesterol lowering drugs. Though the percentage of those who have these unintended reactions are small, when they get them they suffer 100%.<br /><br />For more info Google this topic or go to <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8695102.stm">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8695102.stm</a> to get started.<br /><br />On a brighter note, I have helped these people recover faster with the Meridian Therapy(acupuncture points) testing and treatment(no needles). If you are someone you know has this reaction, call for an acupuncture point exam.<br /><br />Dr DiVelbiss is not currently certified to use needles. He has practiced non-needle care for more than a decade including people with these side effects. However, each individual is different and not everyone can be helped by any methods. Examining you is the place to start! <strong>CALL 614-529-8171</strong>Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-72673337503413470462010-05-31T10:25:00.004-05:002010-05-31T12:50:35.550-05:00Myofascial Trigger Points- Causing Your Pain or SymtomsThe muscles and soft tissues of the body can develop trigger points that cause <strong>pain, numbness, weakness, burning, posture changes, tightness, and a variety of visceral(internal organ mimicking) symptoms like dizziness, sinus pain, bowel problems, frequent urination or leaking</strong>...etc.<br /><br />Dr. DiVelbiss works on these tender points and trigger points and has found that they exist in muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, skin and even organs like the large bowel.<br /><br />By gently deactivating these points, the area function and health returns to normal in many cases.<br /><br />If you want to get an idea of what trigger points can do, go to<br /><a href="http://triggerpoints.net/">triggerpoints.net</a>. Then, call us and let's get you pain free and active again!Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12511059.post-89451735636428220532010-05-04T13:24:00.006-05:002010-05-04T13:38:09.744-05:00Forward Head Posture: Guaranteed to Cause PAIN!As I've worked with many patients over the years, one thing is a very common problen that they have, FHP...forward head posture.<br /><br />Part of my exam is to evaluate posture. FHP is so common!<br /><br />It can lead to:<br /><br />1. Arm pain or numbness like carpal tunnel and weakness.<br />2. Shoulder pain<br />3. Neck Pain<br />4. Increasing degenerative joint and disc disease and arthritis<br />5. Lower back and leg pains<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/print_friendly.php?pr_file_name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dynamicchiropractic.com%2Fmpacms%2Fdc%2Farticle.php%3Fid%3D54612%26no_paginate%3Dtrue%26p_friendly%3Dtrue">Click here to read a great article about this forward head posture</a>. Just click the back button when you are done to come back to this site.<br /><br />If you have this and the problems it can cause, call my office at<br /><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">614-529-8171</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div>and get an appointment for a posture exam now.Dr. John DiVelbiss, DChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247093568988502751noreply@blogger.com