Backpack Safety

Many adults don’t associate back pain with common childhood ailments, but with 60% of students complaining of back aches throughout the school year, it is a trend worth recognizing. Studies have shown that children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and many believe that overweight back packs are the main culprit.

                The longer a child carries an overweight back pack, the more difficult it will be to correct any issues with the spine. Children who carry their backpacks over just one shoulder may also experience neck pain and shoulder strain as a result. Overweight back packs can also cause poor posture, and narrow straps can dig into the shoulders, causing nerve and circulatory issues.

 

Our Back Pack Safety Tips:

• Limit the weight of the back pack from anywhere between 5-15% of the child’s bodyweight.
• Use a back pack with multiple compartments. This will allow for a better distribution of the weight, helping avoid unwanted strain.
• Use a bag with wide, padded shoulder straps. Encourage your child to wear both straps when carrying the bag.
• If possible, find a bag with a padded back for increased comfort.
• Make sure the bag is fitted properly on your child. It should fitted close to the body and rest evenly in the middle of the back. It should not go more than four inches below the waistline.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items in the back pack.

 

                If you have any questions or concerns regarding back pack safety for your child, give our office a call! We would happy to help ensure that your child’s bag fits properly and go over all the safety tips that can help prevent back pain and issues down the road. We will also provide a FREE scoliosis screening for your child before they head back to school!

Excel Chiropractic

1610 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-332-9235

Dr. Touney: Change in Office Hours

Excel Chiropractic
1610 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-332-9235
info@excelchiros.com

Dr. Touney Currently Out of Office

Excel Chiropractic
1610 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-332-9235

info@excelchiros.com

Adjusting Hours

Early morning and after-work appointments available so that chiropractic care is never an "inconvenience!" Give us a call or request an appointment on our website.
Excellent Care for Excellent People!

** PLEASE NOTE: The latest we are able to schedule a new patient is 5:00pm **

* MINOR CHILDREN (under 18 years of age): Parent/Guardian MUST attend the child’s initial visit; no exceptions

* NEW PATIENTS * If requesting an appointment online, please let us know if you are wanting to schedule with Dr. Touney or Dr. Langston and/or the name of the person who referred you to our office.

Excel Chiropractic
1610 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-332-9235
info@excelchiros.com

Women & Carpal Tunnel

If you or someone you know is suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, give our office a call!
We would be happy to help!
To find out how we can help, check out our previous post about chiropractic care and CTS.

Excel Chiropractic
1610 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Dr. Touney Out of the Office

Dr. Corey Touney is out of the office this week.

He will return Monday, June 18th, for his regular business hours.

Dr. Perry Langston is available to cover Dr. Touney's patients until his return.
So if you would like to get in yet this week, just give us a call! Dr. Langston will be happy to help.

We are unable to perform any DOT physicals until Dr. Touney returns.

Excel Chiropractic
1610 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 1
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-332-9235

Whiplash Fast Facts

Whiplash Fast Facts

Did you know…

• There are many ways, besides car accidents to get whiplash? Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash, but they can also occur due to a slip and fall or playing a high impact sport like football.
• It doesn’t take much force for whiplash to occur? Whiplash injuries can occur at speeds as low as 5-10 mph. While cars may be built to sustain the force of another vehicle, our bodies are not. The severity of the injury depends on if you were properly restrained, so be sure to always wear your seatbelt!
• Symptoms are not always immediate & go beyond just neck pain? Although you may feel fine after an accident, it may actually take hours, days, or even weeks for symptoms to develop. Neck and shoulder pain are the most common symptoms related to whiplash injuries, however, other symptoms may include:
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty swallowing, concentrating, or sleeping
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea
• The risk of whiplash injuries increases with age? As we get older, our movement becomes more limited, our muscles lose flexibility and strength, and our ligaments aren’t as stretchy. So when our neck whips back and forth during an accident, there’s more potential for damage. Additionally, the elderly and people who already have neck problems (such as arthritis) may experience more serious whiplash injuries.
• Chiropractic care can help? We manage whiplash injuries with careful and precise neck adjustments. Sometimes, ice and rehabilitative exercises are used to address the injured neck, shoulder muscles, and joints. The goal of chiropractic care is to restore spinal movement; improving function while decreasing pain and inflammation.

 

We always recommend that you come into the office immediately for an examination if you have been involved in an accident. Even a minor fender bender can produce injuries. The earlier you are treated, the better your chances for a fully recovery!

If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, give us a call and get on our schedule!

605-332-9235

Help Us Help Others: Give Us A Review!

At Excel Chiropractic, we have always prided ourselves on putting our patients first. Everyone who comes into our office is a priority and is treated with the upmost care and respect. As a family practice, we are truly grateful for each and every person who choses us for their chiropractic needs.

Now, we are asking our patients to help us help others! We love to grow, and you can help by leaving a review of our office. Your comments will help others know what to expect from us when they are looking for a chiropractor in the Sioux Falls area.

If you can help us grow and help even more people, we would be truly grateful!
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Thanksgiving Hours

Thanksgiving Week Hours

November 21-25

Dr. Touney
Monday: 9 am - 12 pm, 2:30 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday: 9 am - 10 am, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday: 10 am - 12 pm, 2:30 pm - 6 pm

Thursday: Closed - Thanksgiving

Friday: Closed - Thanksgiving

Dr. Langston

Monday: 3 pm - 5pm

Tuesday: 6 am - 6 pm

Wednesday: 6 am - 4 pm

Thursday: Closed - Thanksgiving

Friday: Closed - Thanksgiving

Royal Table Massage

Monday: 9 am - 7 pm

Tuesday: 9 am - 9 pm

Wednesday: 9 am - 7 pm

Thursday: Closed - Thanksgiving

Friday: 9 am - 7 pm

**Black Friday Special: $40 for One Hour Massage Gift Cards**

Happy Thanksgiving

from all of us at Excel Chiro & Royal Table

Our Costume Contest Prizes

4th Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Prize

Adult:

Child:

Dog:

To get entered into our costume contest, all you need to do is either stop by our office on Halloween wearing your best duds OR submit a photo of yourself enjoying Halloween fun! Everyone is welcome; you do not have to be a patient to win! Group costumes are also welcome (the gift basket would be split among the winners at their discretion.)

Quick Osteoarthritis Facts

Scheduling for June 22 - 26

Please Note

Both of the doctors will be out of the office starting at 12:00 pm on Thursday, 6/25. You can still call and schedule future appointments until 4:30 pm that afternoon as Kelcey will remain in the office to assist you. The entire office will be closed for Friday, 6/26.

If you do need to get in to see a doctor this week, we are open for regular business hours Monday-Wednesday, 6/22-6/24.

Dr. Langston will be back for regular business hours next Monday, 6/29. Dr. Touney will be back for regular business hours next Wednesday, 7/1.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office at 605-332-9235.

Thank you!