Koelling & Turnbull Chiropractic

04/24/2026

We are out of the office until Monday.

04/21/2026

We know sitting is bad, but do you know why? In a normal standing position, your spine shares the load with your hips. In a slumped sitting position, that protective arch disappears, transferring almost 100% of your upper body weight directly onto the discs of your lower back, specifically the L5-S1 junction.

The Crush: Your disc is designed like a radial tire. Slumping creates uneven pressure, causing the inner gel (Nucleus) to push hard against the outer ring (Annulus).
The Starvation: This compression cuts off blood flow and nutrients (Ischemia). Over time, this starves the disc, making it brittle and prone to herniation at the slightest move (like bending to pick up a pen).

In the US, "Standing Desks" are popular, but they often fail. Why? Because you are standing with the same bad mechanics. It’s not about sitting or standing; it’s about restoring the mechanical arch of your lower spine.

The "Lumber Reset": Use a rolled towel or lumbar roll every single time you sit. This forces the curve back.
Stop Sucking In Your Gut: "Bracing" your abs correctly is key. "Sucking in" destabilizes the lumbar spine.
Active Breathing: Deep diaphragmatic breathing helps create "intra-abdominal pressure" which acts as an internal weight belt.
Micro-Movements: Every 30 minutes, perform 5 glute squeezes to restore pelvic alignment.

04/07/2026

Even small amounts of exercise are beneficial for your overall health.

03/31/2026

Kids need exercise.

03/26/2026

Not every foot pain is plantar fasciitis.

03/20/2026

My bracket is a mess but the basketball 🏀 conference is going well.😁

03/18/2026

I will be out of the office tomorrow. I have a basketball conference.
Normal hours on Saturday.

03/07/2026

The right shoe can make all the difference!

03/03/2026

Dana was out crushing it this weekend with her partner Lexi J. So proud of her fitness journey.

02/22/2026

What a great Sunday morning. USA! 🇺🇸

02/18/2026

Tomorrow Kelle has been at the office 10 years. I am so lucky to have such great staff. Kelle is a Cutting Crew superfan so next time your in the office if you remember them from the 80’s make sure and tell her your favorite tune they performed.

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02/13/2026

Phones are back up and we are on schedule. See you soon.