Think Outside The Box

As people look closely at our health care system. Chiropractic Services are at the top with efficacy and cost

Think Outside The Box

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More than Natural Pain Relief

The care you get from your Chiropractic doctor is about choices that help your body actually get well.

More than Natural Pain Relief

Chiropractic optimizes the way your body works. No matter what your age.

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Chiropractor says: let them crawl!

Research shows position & movements of crawling profoundly effect posture, spine strength, & neurological health.

Chiropractor says: let them crawl!

Crawling is an important developmental activity for infants. Research shows that the position and movements of crawling profoundly effect posture, spine strength, and neurological health. Safeguard the house, keep an eye on the infant at all times, and watch them zoom!

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Learn more about Standard Process

These are wonderful products and a wonderful company that we use in our office,

Learn more about Standard Process

For more than 80 years, Standard Process, headquartered in Palmyra, Wis., has provided health care professionals with high-quality, nutritional whole food supplements. Standard Process offers more than 300 products through three product lines: Standard Process whole food supplements, Standard Process Veterinary Formulas, and MediHerb herbal supplements. The products are available only through health care professionals. Standard Process is involved in every step of production. The company grows crops on company-owned, organically certified farmland, utilizes state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and employs the highest quality control standards. Standard Process strictly adheres to the Food and Drug Administration's good...Read More

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Chiropractic care is a family affair

If you could get well without the use of drugs - would you? Most people would!

Chiropractic care is a family affair

Doctors of Chiropractic have training to analyze and adjust subluxations in all ages.

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Food Choices and Health

“Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.” – Karen Sessions

Food Choices and Health

“Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.” – Karen Sessions

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Get plugged-in with Chiropractic

Those that know me - Know I love this analogy. Chiropractic just makes sense.

Get plugged-in with Chiropractic

Brains are a lot like computers processing trillions of bits of information going to and coming from the body. The spinal chord inside the spine is like a USB cable that carries the information. Good health and wellness depends on a free flowing of information between brain and body. This is the specialty of a Doctor of Chiropractic.

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Is Your Child's Backpack Making The Grade?

Make sure that books and supplies weigh no more than 10-15% of their body weight and straps on both shoulders

Is Your Child's Backpack Making The Grade?

Is your child carrying too much weight in their backpack? Please check to make sure that books and supplies weigh no more than 10-15% of their body weight and that the straps are over both shoulders.

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Stand Up Straight!

I little weight - off balance can topple huge buildings - Don't topple. Stand Tall!

Stand Up Straight!

Whether it's a baby or a bag of groceries, you must pay attention to your posture when carrying anything around!

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cells

If you do, THEY know what to do and they will take care of YOU

cells

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BE The Change You Wish To See In The World

We are going to change anyway - might as well decide . what your healthy future looks like!!!

BE The Change You Wish To See In The World

"About one percent of all of our cells die and are replaced every day, meaning that at the cellular level we have new bodies about every three months. Thus, we are always participating in our own self-creation. And how we perceive daily life—with appreciation, gratitude and joy, or irritation, upset and negativity— literally shapes us into who we are tomorrow. This is how we have the power to grow a peaceful generation and cultivate a peaceful world." -Marcy Axness, Ph.D.

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Use Both Straps!

It may LOOK cool to use one strap but at the end of the day it not so cool when your shoulder and neck aches.

Use Both Straps!

Wearing a backpack on one side can lead to chronic back pain. Please urge your kids to use both shoulder straps!

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Eating For Health

Simple things seem to produce the most wonderful results in life.

Eating For Health

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates

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Chiropractor As Mood Booster

I know some people that REALLY need an adjustment!!!!

Chiropractor As Mood Booster

If you think about it, your mood does improve when you're free from pain. So in some cases...

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Brain Universe

This is totally fascinating to me.... what do you think?

Brain Universe

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When Health Is Absent

I have personally witnessed many people that get their priorities right when they lose their health. Goog Health opens the door to the rest of your life's blessings

When Health Is Absent

Make your life a priority by putting your health at the top of your list.

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Why Children Need Chiropractic Care

Healthy Children have always been a big part of my practice. Have you had your children checked?

Why Children Need Chiropractic Care

Why should children have chiropractic care? Jeanne Ohm, DC explains why here: http:// pathwaystofamilywellness.or g/component/ option,com_crossjoomlaartic lemanager/Itemid,583/ view,crossjoomlaarticlemana ger/

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Well Adjusted

There is balance in doing the right things

Well Adjusted

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Chiropractic Kids

Kids get better in about 1/3 of the time it takes adults - they are more active, metabolism is high, they follow the treatment plan, ans they know what feels good.

Chiropractic Kids

Kids don't just need chiropractic care to help them grow up healthy and strong, they enjoy it as well.  Chiropractic is safe and vital for kids as they experience the little traumas from every day life.  Help your child grow up to be a healthy adult through chiropractic care. 

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Fight Fatigue

Whatever your weight in pounds (lets say 160) then drink 1/2 in ounces of water (which would be 80 ounces) each day. That will be just right for you.

Fight Fatigue

If you're feeling sluggish, drink 2 glasses of water. The most common cause of fatigue is dehydration.

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Take That Extra Step

Each day, take an extra, little step towards wellness. Great book... The Slight Edge - Get it.

Take That Extra Step

Each day, take an extra, little step towards wellness.

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Correct Subluxations With Chiropractic

You can take a stone out of your shoe - or you can wear 5 pairs of socks and cover up the pain. Which makes more sense?

Correct Subluxations With Chiropractic

A vertebral subluxation refers to a spinal bone that has become misaligned. Pressure applied to nerves because of a subluxation can affect the proper function of all the organs in your body, and can lead to pain, weakness, and numbness.

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Did you know?

How? Chiropractic balances the body it to work better - the body then works like it is supposed to.

Did you know?

Did you know, Chiropractic adjustments have been show to significantly lower blood pressure? (Journal of Human Hypertension, 2007)

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Take care

Patients have told me if they knew they were going to live so long, they would have taken better care of themself

Take care

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Calming the Cry of Colic

Gentle Chiropractic Care can be All The Right Moves for a little one.

Calming the Cry of Colic

What do we know about colic and how can we help? Read more: http://goo.gl/i6wAq9

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Use Your Health

Wear it Out!!

Use Your Health

Living a fit life has been known to cause increased happiness and good health. Don't take your good health for granted. Use it!

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Healthy Living Made Simple

Simple Do and Don'ts

Healthy Living Made Simple

Healthy living doesn't need to be overly complicated. Keep these do's and don'ts in mind when making lifestyle changes.

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Stay Up

If you are not a positive person.... well what are you then?

Stay Up

Make an impact while you are on this earth. Not for yourself, but for the countless generations that will follow you.

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Keep It Connected

We try to take care of all of the parts the Whole person to get the best results

Keep It Connected

The spine and the nervous system connect it all. Keep the connection strong with chiropractic.

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Chiropractic For Chronic Ear Infections

I have seen it many, many times in my office.

Chiropractic For Chronic Ear Infections

More parents are considering chiropractic to help children with chronic ear infections. Read more here: http://www.acatoday.org/content_css.cfm?CID=69

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Chiropractic is: not what you might think

Healthy people do the things that healthy people do.

Chiropractic is: not what you might think

See the complete article here - http://www.esthetic-beauty.info/chiropractic-is-not-what-you-might-think

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Eat What's Good For You

simple truth. Your body uses what you eat to make you healthy. Are you uses the right fuel?

Eat What's Good For You

You are what you eat - so don't eat junk!

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Please Don't Try This At Home

Close enough to make them a new patient in our offices!!

Please Don't Try This At Home

We're going to file this post under "future patient."

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Sign up to be an AmpLIFEier today!

These are great products and we use them in our offices.

Sign up to be an AmpLIFEier today!

If you have a health and wellness message that you think is beneficial to the community, then make sure you sign up to be an AmpLIFEier and "Submit a Post" today! CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

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Consumer Reports Ranks Chiropractic #1 for Low...

Chiropractic Rated the Number One Highest Rated Treatment For Low Back Pain.

Consumer Reports Ranks Chiropractic #1 for Low...

There is evidence that chiropractic adjustments relieves many types of back pain, lower back pain in particular, and helps restore normal range of motion. Chiropractic adjustments may take stress off surrounding tissues - muscles, tendons,... and ligaments - to relieve back pain and restore normal functioning. Not only that, chiropractic adjustments can improve your overall health and wellness.

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21-Day Purification Cleanses From the Inside...

Doing this could make all of the difference for you. Are you worth it? OF COURSE YOU ARE!!!

21-Day Purification Cleanses From the Inside...

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Eat Less, Eat More

It is the ultimate fast food...... Fresh Fruits and Vegetables!!!

Eat Less, Eat More

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Laptop Ergonomics

Simple - Sweet Wisdom

Laptop Ergonomics

If you're looking at this from your laptop, you need to watch this video!

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Big Rocks Have To Be First!!!

A LESSON TO REMEMBER

One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz" and he pulled out a one-gallon, mason jar and set it on the table in front of him. He also produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar. When the
jar was filled to the top and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, "Is this jar full?"

Everyone in the class yelled, "Yes."

The time management expert replied, "Really?"

He reached under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel. He dumped some gravel in and shook the jar causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asked the group once more,
"Is the jar full?" By this time the class was on to him.

"Probably not," one of them answered.

"Good!" he replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of sand. He started dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all of the spaces left between the rocks and the gravel. Once more he asked the question, "Is this jar full?"

"No!" the class shouted.

Once again he said, "Good." Then he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until the jar was filled to the brim.

Then he looked at the class and asked, "What is the point of this illustration?"

One eager beaver raised his hand and said, "The point is, no matter how full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always fit some more things in it!"

"No," the speaker replied, "that's not the point. The truth this illustration teaches us is: If you don't put the big rocks in first, you'll never get them in at all.

What are the 'big rocks' in your life -- time with your loved ones, your faith, your education, your dreams, a worthy cause, teaching or mentoring others?

Remember to put these BIG ROCKS in first or you'll never get them in at all."

So, tonight, or in the morning, when you are reflecting on this short story, ask yourself this question: What are the 'big rocks' in my life?

Then, put those in your jar first.

P.S.  I searched on the web for a royalty free image of some rocks but could not find what I wanted  -
So I took a picture of these on my deck.  Stole them from the border around the flowers in the back
near the deck.  Feel free to use the picture of the big rocks if you re-post.... No royalties expected  lol.

Actual Footage of a Live Auto Crash – A Tale of Two Crashes

Many people are confused as to how it is possible for a person to be injured in a “Low Speed Rear Impact Crash” The above video explains very well the physics of just how the injury can happen.

Another concept that is very easily understood is called “Plastic Deformation”. This is the idea when there is a crash, the force of the crash follows through the vehicle until it dissipates. We all have seen horrific 150 mph NASCAR crashes where he car is in a crash and rolls over several times with parts of the car flying off of it every split second. With each piece that flies off of the car, the force is directed away from the occupant.

Unfortunately, the cars we drive in have bumpers that are meant to reduce the damage to our vehicles, but they actually increase the force to the occupants in the cars. Also, air bags,and seat belt unquestionably save lives by preventing occupants form being ejected from their cars, but they also increase the number of whiplash type injuries associated with car accident.

Obviously, if you have any questions or would like to make and appointment to talk with us about a car accident, you can find our contact information at  www.sheelychiro.com   If you think you are too far from our practice (People drive a long ways sometimes) , I would suggest that you contact a member doctor of the American Chiropractic Association. You can find a member at www.acatoday.org/findadoc

Why all the Fuss about the 2012 New Year Thing?

Well, maybe it is an obvious answer, but then again maybe for some it is not.  The truth is - MOST people are in a mindset that they are going to try one last time to make their lives a little bit - or even allot better.

They know that there is power in joining a crowd to change.  I mean gosh, when the world itself is starting over - it is a bit easier to join in.  We know what is coming - winter , spring, summer and fall and we know what order they come in.  SO, it makes a bit of sense that we think we might be able to do it a little better on another run though.

So, here we are, when millions of people looking for something better in our lives.  looking to see if THIS is the year that they really get things done better this time.  We human beings are quite an interesting race... there is a part of us that  always believes that something better can happen - and THAT is the MAIN reason it does happen.   Because we are LOOKING for some thing good.

The nice thing about being around the New Year time is that most smart businesses KNOW we are looking for something better - and THAT is why we see so many offers to help us do better, feel  better, be better.

And sometimes, the New Year Special Offers are things that we have said that we wanted to do in the past but just never got around to it. I know this to be true because to me  as a Chiropractic Physician,  the five most dangerous words are:  "Maybe - It - Will - Go - Away!"

I know that a lot of people tend to put off the very things that they really should be doing. I have an increasing number of people that are not waiting until they have pain in their neck or back before coming to see me.  Why? - because people are understanding that if they have a history of back problems - it just makes more sense to get it checked before the "BIG FLAREUP"."

I am very similar to a dentist -  a dentist can find a cavity  - even if it is not hurting.  And any good dentist will tell you that the time to get a cavity fixed is NOT when you are having excruciating pain.   Better to do it before it gets to the nerve. So - many businesses are putting out offers of things that they KNOW people have said that they want in their life - ans a special offer might just be the sort of incentive that might bring someone in that would not use the service at any other time.

So,  I guess I have to "join the crowd" in that I have an "offer" that also fit the time of the year.  Lots of people want to loose weight, get fit, be healthier, start exercising, stop hurting, and start living and being the best they can be.

Many times, I help people do what they know they should do but will not do until they come to see me.

For my 2012 special offer......   Click here!!

To find a local Doctor of Chiropractic that is also a member of the American Chiropractic Association go to: http://www.bit.ly/findadocb

For Free information about what A Chiropractic Physician can help and how they can help you - sign up for our special Chirovoice Reports from the following link. http://bit.ly/Chirovoiceb

A Good Reason to See a Chiropractor First

Chiropractic Physicians very frequently deal with patients that have been hurt on the job. They focus on eliminating the cause of the pain and attempting to correct the source of the problem.  Chiropractic Physicians know that keeping a patient moving and active is the fastest road to recovery.  Total Bed Rest is Totally Bad Advice to be perfectly honest. Doctors of Chiropractic have been able to get their patients back to work faster than other methods, have higher satisfaction rates than other practitioners, love their life work more, and based on the above study - be in the category that produces the least amount of disability one year after beginning treatment.  Need a Great Chiropractic Physician?  Go to www.chirovoice.org and look for a doctor that is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and their own state association or ask your medical doctor or your friends and family for a recommendation.. 

The Answer Man

THE ANSWER MAN: Movie Trailer - Awesome video clips here


I am excited to watch the soon coming movie - The Answer Man. A man that was a best selling author several years ago and is still sought after for answers that he really does not know.

I found it wonderful that the lady of the movie is a chiropractic physician. Although low back pain is a mystery to many in the health care field, Chiropractic Physicians have long been - The Answer Man - for these types of problems and quite honestly many other physical ailments. A very recent consumer reports article has Chiropractic as the # 1 rated treatment for low back pain

Consumer Reports: Relief for your aching back: What worked for our readers http://www.consumerreports.org/health/medical-conditions-treatments/back-pain/overview/back-pain.htm

Another growing source of credible, Chiropractic Research and information is the following Blog:

www.chiropracticresearch.wordpress.com/


For anyone that would like to recieve a Special Report on how Chiropractic Care works at relieving or eliminating low back pain and other physical ailments, request your free report below.



To receive additional information about the benefits of chiropractic care from the largest Chiropractic Association in the world - the American Chiropractic Association, locate a member doctor of the American Chiropractic Association in your area, and help communicate Chiropractic's message to Health Care Decision Makers in Washington - please go to www.chirovoice.org

101 Creative Ways To Save Money

The Author of this amazing book is a very good friend of mine that clearly has a winner with this very timely book. Click here for a special price link. http://bit.ly/TTqeV

101 Creative Ways to Save Money is more than just another financial how-to book. This interactive workbook will allow you and your family to begin creating an immediate plan of action.

Filled with common sense and easy-to-implement ideas, this book is the A-Z for couples or the entire family to start having healthy discussions and setting goals around money.

You and your family will work together to:

• Save Money

• Pay off credit card debt

• Set time-based financial goals

• Get out-of-debt faster than you ever imagined possible

This WORKBOOK is jam-packed with:

• Hundreds of savings tips and beneficial websites

• Checklists for success

• Domino debt reduction strategies and worksheets

• Budgeting worksheets

• Daily health and financial trackers

• 6 steps to easy credit repair

• Action-planning worksheets and much more.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cheryl Bassitt is CEO and co-founder of HWS International. Known as the Healthy Habits and Common Sense Coach, Cheryl has worked with numerous organizations and over 400 individuals and families in the areas of personal responsibility and healthy lifestyle habits.

Cheryl is also the author and co-author of several interactive workbooks that teach individuals and their families core values in the areas of healthy body, healthy mind and healthy finances.“My passion for health ultimately drove the completion of this book because I’m confident that when our finances are stable, our lives are healther and more meaningful.”

Economic Spinal Stimulus and Recovery Package

The purpose for this post is to give visitors the opportunity to get a free report about our "Economic Spinal Stimulus and Recovery Package" The truth is there are alot of people hurting out there and I do not mean just financially. The stress of this "New Economy" can actually cause people to get physically sick. I wanted to do something about it and give you a great way to understand what we do and how we do it to help people get well and stay well. Go ahead and fill out the information - just your first name and your e-mail and I will send you your free report. Dr. Rob

Healthy People Do It.

Healthy People Do It. They do Healthy things. It is no real secret to being healthy. Eat right, sleep right, exercise, smile right and get your health check-ups. Basically - healthy people do the things that healthy people do. A spinal check-up IS a healthy thing to do.

My Green Backyard

So this is a look at my backyard. And the Vision that I have for it. Really I have been working on other things on the house up to this point and ... I had a bit of a break - literally - when I broke my leg in December of 2007. But - I believe we DO have power over many things that we are not exercising that influence over - yet. Having a big picture - before - knowing exactly what it will look like before - you know - "having the end in mind" is critical.

It is amazing how many problems I solve while spending a few minutes in the back yard.... because I really do not have very much time. I do not like to watch TV at all...... I tire of it very quickly..... I want to put into my brain the things that I want to have there.

I will post a picture of the new "green" back yard later - it IS a big project - but the benefits will be there for years to come. Those are the things I want to spend time doing...... I have several of those projects going on right now in my life.

Dr. Rob

The Scoop on Twitter

An amazing tool that will become even more important as our systems in business change. My twitter account is drrobs Sign up and follow me with your twitter account http://www.twitter.com/ It will open up a whole new world of connections and business. Dr Rob.

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The Safety of Chiropractic - Dr. Ronald Farabaugh

This is an extremely informative video that was produced by Dr. Ronald Farabaugh, a Chiropractor Physician from Columbus, Ohio and very close friend of mine. He asked me - Dr Robert Sheely - to assist him in producing this film and I agreed to direct the production. Dr. Farabaugh has been in practice since 1982 and serves on numberous national committees. The facts revealed in this video are very important - as they will help more people understand the amazing safe benefits of chiropractic care.

Rocky Balbo Inspiring Speech

The kind of words we need to hear at times when we are down and need to be lifted up by people that care. The truth is - we need to know how to lift ourselves up - because we might be down sometime and nobody else is around to do it. In fact - we need to learn to be like a Rocky - the one that inspires. Inspiring others on purpose automatically gets us back up! Go Forth and WIN!!!

A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture, and Spinal Manipulation.

Giles and Muller: Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture, and Spinal Manipulation. Spine July 15, 2003; 28(14):1490-1503

Objective: To compare medication, needle acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for managing chronic spinal pain.

Design: RCT, 115 patients, public hospitals multidisciplinary spinal pain unit. Evaluated at 2, 5, and 9 weeks. Manipulation performed by DCs with 18 adjustments or less. Drugs used; Celebrex, Vioxx, paracetamol. Average duration of spine pain was 8.3 years for the manipulation group.

Results: The highest proportion of early (asymptomatic status) recovery was
found for manipulation (27.3%), followed by acupuncture (9.4%) and medication (5%).

Conclusions: The consistency of the results provides evidence that in patients with chronic spinal pain, manipulation, if not contraindicated, results in greater short-term improvement than acupuncture or medication.

Points of interest:

1. It is impossible to reach specific diagnosis for the pathologic cause for 85% of those with an episode of spinal pain.
2. Patients with low back pain do exhibit abnormal spinal motion.
3. There is insufficient evidence for the use of NSAIDs to manage chronic low back pain.
4. The new COX-2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) drugs have problems and significant contraindications.
5. Gastrointestinal toxicity induced by NSAIDs is one of the most common serious adverse drug events in the industrialized world.
6. In this study, in the medication group, more patients experienced adverse events (6.1%) than recovered from their spinal complaints (5%).
7. Even though the chiropractic treatment group was the most chronic (8.3 years), 27.3% recovered with 18 spinal adjustments over a period of 9 weeks, or less. This means that better than every fourth patient became asymptomatic with 9 weeks or less of chiropractic manipulation, even though they had been chronic for more than 8 years.
8. The chiropractic group showed significantly greater improvement in subjective complaints, functional abilities, objective range of spinal motion, and in general health status than acupuncture and medication.
9. In this study, patient involvement in litigation did not influence the outcome measures.
10. In the treatment of chronic spinal pain, chiropractic manipulation is superior to acupuncture and medication.

The Fellow that Blows His Horn The Most Might Be in the Biggest Fog!

I have been thinking how easy it is to let people know what it is that you do on the web these days. Self promotion is an easy to do thing. And the truth is - if you do not say good things about yourself - it is unlikely that anyone else will either.

Speaking of self promotion - the reason I do it is because I am helpin glots of people when I tell people about what I do.

So, even though I am trying not to catch myself in a fog - I suppose we all find ourselves there at one point or another. Sometimes we just drift along and find ourself daydreaming - not being productive. Thinking of the future - thinking of the past - - it can ALL get a bit foggy!

Speaking of foggy and of the past - does any body remember THIS group?

Do NOT mess with the Moms

I sure got a chuckle out ot this. The makers of Motrin just did not seem to connect to the Moms in the world with this one. There was such as backlash from this ONLINE ad that it caused Motrin to pull the ad after only four days. You should see the posting on you-tube from the VERY upset Moms. The power of the Mothers in this country is enormous. This just shows how much people at paying attention to the online social media. Are you on Facebook or Myspace or LinkedIn? wow THOUSANDS of people are. Go to my website at http://www.sheelychiro.com/ and join me on those networks. I just started a facebook Business page - yeah - I am a little slow but I am getting there.

Look at just one of the responses below to the Motrin ad - Hey - I want to be on the right side of mothers in America.

And I am all for "baby wearing". We used to just call them a baby sling - but I am catching on. Anyway - I just know this - if the Mother or the baby has any pains - instead of covering them up with pain medication - we think that they would do better with a little care from our office. - No side effects and all natural!!! Keep Smiling!!

Dr. Rob

A Weak Bond Moment

Really - what is there to say about this? I have the best service week so far this year in my practice. Helping alot of people and having a blast doing it!!!!!

Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Low-Back Pain. Can. Fam. Physician Vol. 31: March 1985

Kirkaldy-Willis et al. Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Low-Back Pain. Can. Fam. Physician Vol. 31: March 1985

Summary: Spinal manipulation, one of the oldest forms of therapy for back pain, has mostly been practiced outside of the medical profession. Over the past decade, there has been an escalation of clinical and basic science research on manipulative therapy, which has shown that there is a scientific basis for the treatment of back pain by manipulation.

Most family practitioners have neither the time nor inclination to master the art of manipulation and will wish to refer their patients to a skilled practitioner of this therapy. Results of spinal manipulation in 283 patients with low back pain are presented. The physician who makes use of this resource will provide relief for many patients.

Points of Interest:
*80% of the adult population will experience LBP during their adult life.

*At any given time 20-30% of adults suffer from LBP.

*In industry, disorders of the LB account for 4 hours/yr/worker of lost time.

*LBP is second only to upper respiratory infections as cause for absenteeism.

*Patients with LBP represent a major segment of the chronically disabled.

*Estimates for the cost of tx and compensation in US exceed $14 billion annually.

*Less than 10% of LBP is due to herniation or the IVD or entrapment of spinal nerves. Most LBP is mechanical in nature.

*Spinal manipulation is essentially an assisted passive motion applied to the spinal apophyseal and sacroiliac joints.

*Three ranges of motion exist in the spine: active motion, passive motion, and paraphysiological motion.

*Only manipulation spans all three ranges of motion.

*Since 1952 there have been over 50 clinical trials of spinal manipulation for back pain.

The Man with a Burning Dream Gets the Chance.

This is fast becoming one of my most favorite clips of all time. A man that has had a dream....his whole life.... believing he was born to do a specific thing.... and one day - the opportunity arises... it takes an enormous amount of courage to attempt this - but he is prepared - practicing outright and in his mind for years.

How many of us - have a dream we have not yet acted upon. Is this the time in your life to make the move....? If not - wht not? I have to admit to you - I cry everytime I see this - it does not matter how many times. I am inspired to action after seeing it. How about you? Let me know what you think.

Dr Rob

Be Inspired!!!

"If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."

Vincent Van GoghDutch Post-Impressionist Painter

"If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot succeed,’ then by all means succeed, and that voice will be silenced."

Dr. Robert B. Sheely -Chiropractic Leader

I was sitting out on my deck early in the morning having a cup of coffee while watching an early morning fire in my chiminea. I noticed how quickly the wood burns and how hot it is with small and medium size pieces. Of course, a larger one will burn more slowly and with less heat. I had a thought...

A life lived fast and quickly can be exciting and almost immediately affect those close - but the flash in a pan lifestyle can often only inspire people for short times. And - to maintain that system requires much energy and resources. However, a steady slow, consistant light/fire/life provides a reliable, more long lasting, more predicable results. Life is a choice .

Dr. Rob

He Just wants to help me and be with me.

Silas is my 'mower boy' - he rides with me as I mow my yard. He just wants to be with me no matter what I do. Simple love. Being loved - that is a healthy thing to do. Love first and be loved.

Steve Jobs Comencement Address At Stanford University

What a great talk. Steve Job's commencement address at Stanford University. Great thoughts from a great man.

Being Very Thankful - A Healthy Move

Being thankful in all situations is a very healthy thing to do. I believe God always hears whatever we are thankful for.

Posting my Thoughts from anywhere

I guess i can now post my healthy thoughts for the world to see on my blog from my phone

More Bubbles Dad

Dad I do not understand why I do not have any more bubbles - just because I poured out all the soap on the ground.

This came from my phone.

What I am learning here will come in handy in one of my businesses or one of my projects.

A little boy and a Dinosaur Drink

My littlest boy Silas - with his chicken head hairdoo!!

My Father and me.

This is my Father and me. I am a bit of a nut for the use of technology. This picture was taken on my phone and I was able to post it right from my phone to this blog. Amazing stuff!!!

Yes Chiropractic Care is Very Safe!!!

From time to time, there is discusssion about the saftey of chiripractic care. I have been in practice for 28 years and I have never had a patient experience a stroke in my office. Many time people just repeat what they hear - and what they hear is not the truth. This video looks at the literature concerning the safety of chiropractic and the fact that there is NO increase risk of stroke with a cervical adjustment. The risk could be that you may eliminate your pain and get rid of your headaches.

Did You Know 2.0

Anytime a video has been seen almost 2 Million times - it might be time to take a look at it. I found this information fascinating. A set of facts - what to we do - now that WE KNOW?

An official update to the original "Shift Happens" video from Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod, this June 2007 update includes new and updated statistics, thought-provoking questions and a fresh design. For more information, or to join the conversation, please visit http://shifthappens.wikispaces.com/ -- Content by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod, design and development by XPLANE.

Presto Checks - Great Software - Check by Phone

I am really excited about this software. It was created out of the real need to have an "autodebit" type software here in my office. Cathy my office manager and partner in the prestochecks company wrote this program. I did not like the options of paying someone else a fee everytime we took a payment form some of the other types of autodebit systems - even using a credit card - we still had to pay fees for each transaction. With Presto Checks you have a one time fee for the software and that is it. A business person's dream software. You will love the software if you have a business and woould like to take a payment over the phone, fax or internet. try it out for free at www.prestochecks.com

Dr. Rob Sheely

Health Concern: Mercury Fillings!!!

A single dental amalgam filling releases as much as 15 micrograms of mercury per day. The average individual has eight amalgam fillings and could absorb up to 120 micrograms of mercury per day. In contrast, eating mercury-tainted seafood will expose you to about 2.3 micrograms per day.

Mercury vapor from the amalgams passes readily through cell membranes, across the blood brain barrier, and into the central nervous system, where it causes psychological, neurological, and immunological problems. Mercury can persist in your body for years unless it is actively removed.

Wow - Very well said - hard to argue with!

As a Chiropractic doctor - I have taught for years that one of the five main ingrediants to a healthy body is what you eat. I actually remember the term - "health food nut" - you sure do not hear that any more - " fast food junkie" has rightly replaced it.

Health - REAL health is our own individuals responsibility. The inforamation is now readily available. It is VERy easy to get here in our office. So - Who wants to live longer and healthier? Raise you hands..... and do the healthy thing.

Roy Hensley has a story to tell. Chiropractic care has changed his life and he seems to transform right before your eyes in this video. Never done before - I asked permission to video him on his first visit because he had had such a significant problem. Listen to his story and watch him change after only two visit to my office.

Dr. Robert B. Sheely

Floridation of Water - Time to question Why!!!??

Sometimes we do things - just because it is the way it has always been done. It appears that we need to take a fresh look at the real evidence supporting floridation of water to make a current determination of the righ choice.

Dr. Robert B. Sheely

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Salt Water Burns!!!!

Wow - This is simply amazing..... so boats on the sea will eventually run forever???

Store Wars

Not long ago in a supermarket not so far away. Help fight the dark side of the farm.

The Chiropractic Experience of Emily Benson

Another life changing story of how Chiropractic Care is helping people everyday in my office.


Dr. Rob Sheely

Montel WIlliams and Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic just works. It is the PRINICIPLE of chiropractic. It is truly a life principle. When things are in balance, the body just functions better. The only way that you can tell you if you can be helped is through a consultation and and examination by your chiropractor. What have you be waiting for?


Dr. Rob Sheely

Chiropractic and High Blood Pressure.

After 28 years in practice, I have had hundreds of patients experience a reduction in their blood pressure. Although the study indicated a specific type of treatment with the research protocol. In daily practice I have seen it happen very frequently. Only proper examination can indicate which patient could benefit. The examination is, by the way much more than just an x-ray as indicated by Tim Johnson. The Chiropractic Doctor IS the one you go to first for a Chiropractic Examination - MOST medical doctors are not trained to determine if a chiropractor can help you. However, I work with some very smart medical doctors that DO refer frequently to me and DO understand which patients can be helped by my services.

The Chiropractic Experience of Mr. James Gross Sr.

This is one of the many stories of a changed life through a benefits of Chiropractic care in my office. If we think we can help you, we will tell you. If we do not think we can help you, we will tell you and refer you to someone we think can.

Dr. Rob Sheely

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Batman and Robin - Great Wisdom

Some people remember the Public Service Announcements of the past - how abou this 1970's one form Batman and Robin cartoons. Still has the best advice. just listen.

Symptoms are not the First thing they are the LAST thing!!!!

This is a very interesting truth. We are so conditioned to believe that we are just starting to get sick when we first start to feel symptoms. Not so. By the time you feel a symptom - (unless you just had and accident of course) - you are already sick or at least well into a decreased immune system response. Listen to this short video and see how the body really works. It knows what it is doing.

Dr Sheely

Stopping Time

This is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen. I love the teamwork. What great cool thing. Did it change the world? nah.... Did it make a major difference in somebody's life? nah... Does it make you think if 200 people got together and did some great things for a family or a community for a week.... would that change a life or a community? Absolutlely!

Technology is Changing Health Care Right Now!

This is fascinating to me. I have found that technology has helped me save time and money in my practice and clearly it helps provide better more detailed care to my patients. If you are a patient you should be getting my e-mail newsletter every two to four weeks. I use it to keep you informed about what it happening in my office http://www.sheelychiro.com/ and new services that you can look forward to.

Of course you are more than welcome and encouraged to sign-up for my practice newsletter if you are not getting it. Just send me an e-mail and we wil get you added. drrob@sheelychiro.com Technology in health care is something I am very interested in as I also own a website company that specializes in business websites. http://www.sheelywebsites.com/ We just released a new business software (Cathy, my amazing office manager and I wrote it) that allows any business to take payments for their products or services by phone, by fax, or by e-mail/web.

http://www.prestochecks.com/ Any business should download the free full fuction software to see if they like reducing their credit card fees to zero!!!

Dr. Sheely Breaks Leg and keeps on Adjusting!

Yes, that is correct. I did slip and fall and break my leg. To be exact I broke the distal part of my tibia with a clean classic spiral fracture with an associated proximal spiral fracture of the fibula. I was a nice clean break. Want to see?


I was able to try out the new Atrium Medical Center!

Here I am at the New Atrium Medical Center sending a picture of x-rays showing my broken leg to my family. The Atrium has high speed wireless Internet connection and I was able to inform my Dad, brothers and sisters before they could get me set up with a temporary cast.

I have to say that everyone there was very professional and was very nice to me. They took very good care of me. I have used Middletown Hospital as one of the facilities that I send my patient to for diagnostic testing. I believe the Atrium will be a wonderful place to send my patients for X-rays, Cat Scans, MRIs, Bloodwork and other outside testing that I require to take care of my patients.

For the first week and a half after I broke my leg, I had a temporary cast on until the swelling went down. On December 28th, 2007 I had a permanent cast put on. Healing time varies - but I plan to heal as fast or faster than anyone. I am still able to see patients just fine. I balance on a walker while I adjust. We have rearranged it so that patients come into one room to see me rather than me going into different rooms. It is certainly more efficient that way.

I figured that I could be at home resting or at the office taking take of patients - taking care of patients seemed a lot more fun to me. So I was back seeing patients on Tuesday after I broke my leg on Sunday. And no - I am not putting any pressure on it. Yes I am taking supplements to help me heal. I am getting plenty of rest. I am getting adjusted myself! And I am even using an electronic bone stimulator that is supposed to heal the bone in about one-third of the time.

So - "Come see the Chiropractor take care of patients with a broken leg"!

Don't You Just Love This?

I love this little short video. Simple quick and effective. That's what a chiropractic adjustment is like. Sometimes it seems so simple that people find it hard to believe that an adjustment can do anything. Yes simple - but connected to the most powerful influence our bodies have - the Nervous System!

Dr Rob

Set Yourself On Fire: Get Physical

Set Yourself On Fire: Get Physical

Get Physical

I am Not against the use of Drugs.

No, I am not against the use of drugs. Really - I tell people all the time if I get run over by a truck - take me to the hospital - sew me up - give me drugs and medication and blood. That is where the health care system in America shines. But "Health Care" - "REAL Health Care" is what "Healthy People" do to get and stay healthy. There is a big difference between "Feeling Good" and "Being Healthy". I just think that people should have a chance to see whether Chiropractic care and natural remedies might help them get rid of the CAUSE of the pain or discomfort, or symptom before attempting to cover it up or deal with it through pain medication and risk the potential side effects. Doesn't that just make sense?

Yes - A future Ball Player -

Silas knows that he plays ball better with great Chiropractic care. He gets adjusted so that he can be the best that he can be. He is perfectly adjusted right here.

Free Hugs -It could happen - It did!

A Chiropractic Story - written in 1997

There was an eleven year old boy in swimming trunks in the back of a Scout International truck traveling to Devil's Lake in Michigan. His Mom and Dad, Older brother and his wife and his younger brother all heard a high pitched screech of tires as the car behind them tried to past on a hill. The car slammed into the left rear bumper of the Scout and proceeded to push it sideways up the hill and causing it to roll over three times coming to a rest upside down. There was immediate screaming of first names with hopes of answers. The mom did not answer.

There was blood coming from the chest of the eleven year old as he realized that he could see the bottom half and legs of his Mom sticking through the broken side window from inside an upside down Scout. He also noticed a suitcase had wedged in the back which prevented crushing of his mother's chest. The smell of gas was everywhere.

Ambulances came and took everyone to the hospital. Miraculously no one was killed. Everyone had cuts and scraps. The young boy's mother was hurt the most from the head injury where her head smashed through the side window with gasoline pouring into her eyes and ears from the ruputured tank above. Headaches and severe vertigo continued for weeks until a friend suggested that she see her chiropractor. He found subluxations in cervical spine. The whole family started under chiropractic care. That lady was my Mom and I was the eleven year old and I witnessed the incredible return to normal health of my Mom.

I chiseled my name in a favorite stone bridge beside my house that summer in 1965. I remember spending a lot of time at that bridge in the country thinking about the future and what life could possibly be like as a chiropractor. I decided then that I would become the best chiropractor that I could. This summer my son Kyle is eleven years old. In two weeks he will carve his name in the bridge beside mine. I am going to tell him the story about me when I was eleven and all the things that I thought of while chiseling my name in the bridge. My eyes begin to tear up just thinking about it now.

What does Chiropractic mean to me? It caused an eleven year old boy to commit to a profession that changed the life of his Mother. Chiropractic is important enough to pass on to future generations. It is to me the profession that makes the most sense in all of health care today.
I believe that I was fortunate early on to know what I would do when I chose my life's work. I also believe that good things can always happen from tragedies ...if we look for the answers. Chiropractic is a profession of answers. It seems to me that as more research is completed it continued to show that chiropractic care can be helpful for all of the conditions the we see improve in our offices everyday.

This is a very satisfying time for me in practice to see the great acceptance of chiropractic. I do not see a decrease in people's want for the natural health care that chiropractic provides. We, as chiropractors, just have to continue to understand the trends of the way people can receive care from our offices. Chiropractic is importance enough for me to learn new avenues (managed care) that can promote the continued increased utilization of chiropractic care. I am willing to do whatever it takes within the ethical and moral framework I have chosen to live my life to tell the truth about chiropractic care.

Chiropractic is a profession that naturally right just like Dr. Jim Parker has always said. I believe that is the first level of health care that should be considered for a great deal of what people go to the medical profession for. However, chiropractic is so radically right that is has taken time for people to see the common sense in it.

Chiropractic allows me to perform a specialized unique service that has the potential to totally change someone's life for the better for the rest of their life with no side effects, and it does not require 10 million dollars a day in marketing to get people to use our service. What it requires is me being willing to tell people the truth in large crowds or one on one.

Chiropractic means that I have a service that is so good that people are willing to come to my office and be seen at a schedule that is convenient for both the patient and for me.

This was written in the summer of 1997 for a presentation to the High Country Knights of the Chiropractic Round Table.

Chiropractic Ninja

Just as Cute!

Ok, Silas just did not want to be outdone by Noah. He wanted a short Video about Him too. So as a good Dad - I just had to do as he asked. I promise this blog will not just be ablout my kids. But really can you blame me?

Dr. Rob

Just Too Cute

Just Too Cute. Noah is now 6 years old. He was about a year old here. It amazes me how we now have the ability to capture and remember parts of our lives. The really important parts. It makes me wonder about the parts of my lives that I just need to forget and move on rather than running the bad movie over and over. Hmmm. Do You have any of those you need to stop running too?

Dr. Rob

New Healthy Energy Drink

I had another Chiropractor send me some samples of a new Healthy energy drink that I think is just amazing. I have only had TWO serving in two days and not only do I love the taste - but I can really tell the difference.

I believe that it is so good that I am strongly considering offering it to my patients - because it is so healthy and it solves a concern that many patients are looking for - namly getting More Energy.

Am I keeping it a secret? Well yes for now - for a few days. I am investigating the company and the product - doing my due diligence so that - if and when I do offer it to my patients and friends - I can be sure that it is - what I think it is.

I will keep you posted.

Here is some detailed information about my "mystery drink"

XXX is a breakthrough energy drink that generates a super- charged nutrient uptake into your body's cells within 10-15 minutes! As a result, you will experience the healthy, full body revitalization that only XXX can deliver... for hours at a time!

Whether it’s morning, afternoon, or night, XXX will keep you on the go. Experience for yourself what consumers around the world are calling the " Feel Good" drink!

Every cell in your body depends on energy to perform critical functions. Most people eat foods high in calories and low in nutrients, curtailing the cell's ability to perform. XXX targets specific metabolic pathways to create optimal balance and performance at the cellular level. Nutrients abound in plants, herbs, fruits and vegetables. XXX drinks combine specialized crystalline extracts from these various natural sources with a proprietary blend of ingredients to produce positive results. Have both ENERGY and NUTRIENTS working together for you, as advanced science and nature are united in every serving of XXX.!

I will let you know in a few days about the details.

Dr Rob.

Spinal Health Care Class

Last night, I had one of my spinal health care classes. I talked about the importance of great spinal care - but just as important - I talked about the "Other" four areas that create health in our bodies. I talked about the "Health Care System" and how it really is the "Dis-ease Care System". No disrepect intended toward my other professioanl colleagues in the health care community. The system IS what the system is. I TOO work in the dis-ease care system as long a I am working on a treatment plan that has to do with monitoring symptoms and trying to reduce or elimiante them.

Ah - But - Real Health Care - This is the type of care that works with people that are not trying to chase down - or cover-up the symptoms they present with. This system deals with trying to correct the undelying problem CAUSING the symptom. This is the system that deals with maximizing our HEALTH. Ultimately - doing the things that healthy people do.

Things like: exercising, eating right, drinking water, sleeping right, and maintining positive expectant attitudes. Beliving in the the better future of our lives. Believe so much that we actually take action about planning for a better healthier way of life.

Doing things like buying some new running shoes - when you have not run in years - expecting to do it. Like signing up for a marathon in 8 months - when you have NEVER run more than 3 miles at one time in your life. Like - finally making an appointment to come and see me in my office to find out if chiropractic can help your problem that you have been taking pain medication for for the past 5 years. hmm.

Expect to get well. Come in and visit with me for a few minutes to see if I think I can help you.

Dr. Sheely