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Meet Dr. Chad Spillers from Aspenridge Chiropractic Center in Cloquet, MN. Dr. Spillers gives you an overview of his practice, which includes Chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab. To learn more, visit : https://www.aspenridgechiropractic.com/

Meet Dr. Chad Spillers from Aspenridge Chiropractic Center in Cloquet, MN. Dr. Spillers is talking acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that is known for its ability to alleviate pain and promote overall health. The practice involves the use of needles that are placed along invisible meridians that run throughout the body. Each meridian point has a specific meaning and can unblock and repair meridians and channels that carry vital energy or "chi". By stimulating the meridians, an acupuncturist is able to restore balance and health to the patient. Chiropractic Acupuncture is a holistic approach to understanding normal bodily functions and disease processes. This approach emphasizes the prevention of illnesses as much as the treatment of existing ones. After the acupuncture treatment, Dr. Spillers will always adjust the appropriate spinal segment or joint to address the root cause of the issue. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health problems such as: Insomnia, neck pain, joint pain, postoperative pain, allergies, depression and anxiety, persistent lower back pain, chronic tension-type headaches & migraines. Aspenridge Chiropractic provides chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab.

Dr. Chad Spillers explains his acupuncture technique called surround the dragon on patient Jill Batista from Essential Healing Works. Dr. Spillers gives a demonstration of what it is like to place the needles, while Jill explains what she is feeling as the patient and why acupuncture is essential to her wellness and self-care routine. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health problems such as: Insomnia, neck pain, joint pain, postoperative pain, allergies, depression and anxiety, persistent lower back pain, chronic tension-type headaches & migraines. Aspenridge Chiropractic provides chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab.

Dr. Chad Spillers shares some lumbar strengthening exercises. Dr. Spillers works with Jill Batista as she demonstrated various exercises. Aspenridge Chiropractic provides chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab. The Bridge Strengthening Exercise: Objective: This movement aims to strengthen the buttocks and abdominals, promoting stability in the trunk and lower back. It also enhances power for activities like ascending hills and stairs. Position: Begin by lying flat on the floor with knees bent, ensuring palms and feet are flat for stability. Procedure: Lift your buttocks slowly by engaging your abdominal and buttock muscles. Ascend until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees, avoiding overextension beyond this line. Hold for a 3-count, then lower gradually. Maintain a neutral head position without shifting or tucking in your chin to preserve proper blood circulation. Complete 2 sets of 10 repetitions, resting for 30 seconds between sets. Trunk Extensions Strengthening Exercise: Objective: This exercise targets the often-neglected muscles that flank the spine, along with the buttocks and the back of the thighs, aiming to strengthen them. Developing these muscles near the spinal column is crucial for maintaining a robust and healthy back. Position: Begin by lying flat on your stomach with arms extended forward. For added comfort, a small towel can support the forehead, but ensure the neck isn't strained. Procedure: Tighten your buttocks and elevate one arm and the opposite leg a few inches off the floor for 5 seconds, ensuring your neck remains still throughout. Avoid lifting your hips as you raise your legs. Alternate sides with each repetition, maintaining slow and controlled movements. Complete 2 sets consisting of 10 repetitions each. The Quadruped Extensions Strengthening Exercise: Objective: This exercise aims to strengthen the back, buttocks, and back of the thighs while enhancing balance, enabling fluid movement of the arms and legs while maintaining a stable back position. Position: Begin on your hands and knees with a straight back. Maintain stability by positioning your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees separated hip-width apart. Procedure: Lift one arm straight out in front of you with your head facing down, focusing on a fixed point. Keep your back flat as you simultaneously lift and straighten the opposite leg behind you. Hold this position for 5 seconds, engaging both the arm and leg. Complete 2 sets consisting of 10 repetitions each. Objective: This exercise targets the muscles along the entire length of the spine, aiming to strengthen them. By developing strong and toned back muscles, the spine gains improved support, protection, and alignment. Position: Lie face down on your stomach, placing a folded towel under your forehead for comfort. Connect your hands behind your back. Procedure: slowly raise your torso upward and lower gradually for count of 3. Maintain a level chin during the upward motion, allowing it to gently tuck into your chest when executed correctly. Avoid arching your neck backward. Complete 2 sets consisting of 10 repetitions each.

Dr. Chad Spillers shares some lumbar Stretches. Dr. Spillers works with Jill Batista as she demonstrated various exercises. Aspenridge Chiropractic provides chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab. The Pelvic Clock Stretch: Objective: This exercise combines stretching and strengthening advantages. Initially, as you rotate your hips towards the floor, you engage in lower back stretching. Subsequently, by maintaining this rotated position, the muscles responsible for trunk movement and stability experience strengthening effects. Position: Begin by lying flat on your back with knees bent and feet resting flat on the floor. Relax and ensure your entire back makes contact with the floor. Procedure: Slowly rotate your hips pressing your lower back firmly against the floor. Hold this position for 20 seconds. Complete 2 sets with a 5-second rest interval between each set. Lower Back Rotators Stretch: Objective: This stretch aims to enhance flexibility and bolster the trunk rotator muscles, thereby improving stability and control during walking and turning movements. Position: Start by lying flat on your back with knees together and bent and palms resting flat on the floor throughout the exercise. Procedure: Gradually lower both knees to one side while keeping them together. You should feel a stretch from your shoulders down to your lower back. Perform 2 sets, holding each for 20 seconds. Knee-To Chest Stretch: Objective: This exercise targets muscles in the lower back, hips, and back of the thighs, enhancing flexibility and joint mobility in the trunk region. It simultaneously benefits both legs, while targeting different muscle groups. The straight leg primarily stretches the hips, while the raised leg targets the back of the thighs and lower back. Position: Begin by lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Procedure: Slowly raise one knee towards your chest, gripping the back of your thigh with your hands. Straighten the other leg while keeping the knee facing upward. Maintain a straight head position without lifting it. Alternate between legs and hold each stretch for 20 seconds. Complete 2 sets. Figure 4 Stretch Objective: This exercise aims to enhance squatting ability, facilitate crossing legs, and alleviate back discomfort. It targets muscles close to sensitive nerves, which, when stretched, can reduce pressure around inflamed nerves and alleviate lower back pain. Position: Begin by lying flat on your back. Cross one leg over the other, placing the ankle above the opposite knee. Procedure: Gently pull up on your thigh and maintain the position. If necessary, use a towel around your thigh to assist in pulling. Keep your head on the floor and avoid excessive crossing by preventing your ankle from sliding down the opposite leg. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds and then switch sides. Complete 2 sets on each side. The Hamstring Stretch: Objective: This exercise focuses on stretching and enhancing flexibility in the back of the thighs. Properly stretched hamstrings contribute to improved balance and stability during standing and walking. Position: Stand tall, then cross one leg over the other, balancing on a single foot. If balance is a challenge, steady yourself against a wall. Procedure: Slowly lean forward, reaching towards your foot to touch your toes, experiencing a gentle stretch in your hamstring region. Perform 2 sets, holding each stretch for 20 seconds.

Dr. Chad Spillers shared information about lumbar spine issues at a recent business networking group. In this presentation, you will learn about the spine in general, ten factors contributing to lumbar disorders, various types of low back pain, and misconceptions about back pain. A body in motion stays in motion. A body in rest tends to rest in peace. Aspenridge Chiropractic provides chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab. To learn more, visit https://www.aspenridgechiropractic.com/. Stay in touch by downloading the Aspenridge digital business card: https://promotingme-ecard.com/aspenridge-chiropractic/

Join Dr. Chad Spillers as he guides Jill Batista from Essential Healing through a series of effective cervical and neck strengthening exercises. This video is designed to help you improve posture, relieve neck tension, and enhance overall neck stability. Whether you're dealing with neck pain, looking to prevent injury, or simply want to build strength, these exercises are perfect for all levels. Lateral Cervical/Neck Stretch Purpose: Restore neck mobility. Position: Stand tall with your shoulders square and level. Action: While maintaining level shoulders tilt your head slowly to one side, keeping your head facing forward and your back straight. Hold each stretch for 20 seconds, performing 2 sets on each side. Diagonal Anchor Stretch Purpose: Improve neck mobility by stretching tight muscles. Position: Stand tall with your shoulders square and level. Action: Perform Lateral Cervical/ Neck Stretch. When you feel a good neck stretch tilt your head forward and diagonally to the same side as the stretch. You should feel the stretch shift towards the back of the neck on the same side. Hold for 20 seconds per set, performing 2 sets on each side. The Upper Back Stretch Purpose: Stretch the upper back. Position: Interlock your hands chest-high in front of you with your thumbs down. Action: Slowly extend your arms straight in front of you, drop your head down, and reach forward while keeping your shoulders stationary. Once you feel a good stretch hold for 20 seconds per set, performing 2 sets. Neck Glide Purpose: Enhance neck mobility and control through protraction and retraction, stretching neck flexors and extensors. Position: Sit or stand with a straight back and feet flat. Action: Keep your chin level and move your head slowly forward as much as you are able to and then back as much as you can, ensuring your chin reaches straight forward and then back. Maintain a straight back. Reps/Sets: Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions. Shoulder Square Shrugs Purpose: Stretch and strengthen the muscles behind your neck and along your spine for better neck stability and range of motion. Position: Sit or stand upright with your back straight and head neutral, focused forward. Action: Lift both shoulders and rotate them in a square motion: up, back, down, and forward to neutral. Squeeze your shoulder blades together while avoiding rolling forward to prevent shoulder joint impingement. Reps/Sets: 2 sets of 20 seconds each. Corner Chest Stretch Purpose: Stretch tight chest muscles to correct shoulder and neck alignment and improve posture. Position: Stand in a corner with your arms lifted so upper arms are parallel to the floor and forearms resting on the walls. Standing in a door jam with elbows and palms on the door trim also works well. Action: Take a deep breath in and as you are exhaling let your upper body fall forward to gently stretch your chest muscles, leading with your shoulders and keeping upper arms level. Stretch to minimal discomfort without overstretching. Reps/Sets: 2 sets of 20 seconds each. Motion is life. Keep moving. #NeckStrengthening #CervicalExercises #EssentialHealing #DrChad #NeckPainRelief #WellnessRoutine #MotionIsLife Aspenridge Chiropractic provides chiropractic services, acupuncture, customized orthotics, and physical rehab. To learn more, visit https://www.aspenridgechiropractic.com/. Stay in touch by downloading the Aspenridge digital business card: https://promotingme-ecard.com/aspenridge-chiropractic/

Join Dr. Chad as he introduces you to his amazing 96.5-year-old mom, who lives life with an inspiring rule: "Have a belly laugh before noon, or the day is wasted!" 🕛🤣 In this heartwarming and joyful video, Dr. Chad shares the wisdom and infectious humor of his mom, reminding us all of the importance of laughter and connection. He encourages everyone to wrap their arms around those who might be feeling lonely and to share a little joy and kindness. Tune in for a dose of positivity, a few laughs, and a gentle reminder to make every moment count! 💕👵 #BellyLaughs #SpreadJoy #FamilyWisdom Dr. Chad from Aspenridge Chiropractic providing chiropractic care, acupuncture and orthotics. Motion is life. Your journey to pain-free living starts here.