Frequently Recommended Products
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Dr. Ellen's Favorite lumbar support for car or chair
This lumbar support will work in your chair or car. Many lumbar supports are too tall, or the sides come out too far. This one is perfect! Even my Audit with all of it's fancy seat adjustments needed this!
Thumper Sport Percussive Massager
I use the Thumper Sport to loosen tight muscles and soft tissue before adjustments. It's handy to have at home for those tight spots and has a motor powerful enough for you to apply pressure (say, putting it on the floor and putting your feet on it) without losing power. Easy to use on yourself in between appointments. :)
Choose a trackball mouse over a traditional mouse:
I see plenty of patients who have right arm issues that can go right up the forearm, to the shoulder, and even to the upper back shoulder blade and neck because of using a transitional computer mouse.
Wired Trackball Mouse, Easy Index Finger Control, Ergonomic Comfort.
Chattanooga cold pack
Chattanooga Colpacs are my choice in the office and at home. They maintain their foldability even when frozen and last for years. The half-size is perfect for most uses.
Chattanooga ColPac - Reusable Gel Ice Pack - Half Size
Chirp Wheel: Chirp Wheel+ is designed with trigger points in mind to break up tight muscle fibers and hard-to-reach parts in your back instead of putting undue pressure on your spine, so you can focus on deeper stretches without worries.
RitFit Weighted Medicine Ball
With great grips all the way around, these weight balls are perfect for dynamic movement that aids with spinal health.
Yes4All Total Body Weight Bars
Weight bars are great for working the muscles after an adjustment. I teach many shoulder and back exercises with these weight bars for her patients. Heavier is not better! Some of the weaker muscles in the back will respond to 5lb and 8lb weights.
Theraband CLX
The TheraBand CLX Consecutive Loops deliver unparalleled versatility and ease of use that makes it great for exercise and rehab. Especially great for shoulders, here is the Theraband YOUTUBE page for more ideas for all body parts. GREAT for travel, because you can just toss it in your travel bag. :)
Thereband CLX Red (Medium resistance) on Amazon
The Lumia Wellness Cervical Orthotic Traction Block utilizes a uniquely engineered apex curve to aide in restoring natural neck curvature through cervical traction.
One of my favorite pillows for a balance of firmness and support. Please read my "Perfect Pillow" blog post! (will be published by 12/23/24!) I like this for firmer support on back or sides, I switch positions all night long, personally!
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"Beslovo cervical pillow is made of CertiPUR-US and Oeko-Tex certified memory foam, which provides amazing comfort and soft yet sturdy support for sleep."
For people who prefer a self-customizable 'floof-ing" pillow, I like this one if you're a side-sleeper. Although they say ‘back sleeper’, I found it tends to pop up over your ears when you're on your back, which was a little annoying, IF you spend a lot of time on your back. I recommend this for people who spend most of their time on their side.
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Fitness & exercise
How do YOU score on the "World Fitness Level" Test?
The University of Norway scientists include chiropractic care, acupuncture AND massage as important factors in living a long, healthy life! I knew that all along! :) Although it's easy to fall into the habit of 'I go in when my back or neck hurts...", getting adjusted regularly, and making bodywork part of your routine, contributes to your overall health and well-being by helping your immune and nervous systems function optimally. And, when you feel better, you can do more, helping you stay fit.
Here's the link to the test. Two things first: Make sure you take the extended version of the test (which still takes only about seven minutes) for a truly accurate reading. If you're going to care about taking it in the first place, you might as well be accurate as possible. Second, they DO ask to use your health information and where you live for their database if you take the extended version, but they do not ask for your name or contact information. (so no, you won't get a bunch of emails from anyone...)
This IS an international test, so it defaults to centimeters and kilos, but you can select the 'pounds' option. I converted my height to centimeters to be more accurate, since I didn't want to do the math to how 5/12ths converts to decimals. ;) Here's a feet to centimeters calculator: Calculator Soup
Good luck! I hope you're happy with your score, and if you're not, we'll be happy to talk to you about some positive changes you can make in your life to be happier and healthier.
~Dr. Ellen
Yoga is the exercise I recommend most frequently at the office...really!
You can even squeeze a little yoga in during a five-minute break at your desk. It can help decrease physical and emotional stress, while increasing accuracy, alertness, and productivity.
Essential oils are a natural partner with yoga. ALWAYS REMEMBER: If you are using essential oils for their therapeutic properties, Walmart oils, and even most health food store oils, will *not* give you the results you are looking for. Read more on my Facebook group that I host called Body Harmony & Wellness!
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