Healthy Community Day

***New Vendors Added!!

Free Community Health Fair
Saturday, August 29, 2009
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Maryville Senior Center (500 E. Division Street)

FREE Health Screenings & Information

Blood Drive to benefit the
Central Illinois Community Blood Center

Meet Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals
from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Participating Vendors & Donors:
Southern Illinois Chiropractic Center
Dr. Christina Midkiff, OB/GYN
Foley Dental
CMT YMCA
Imaging Center of Southern Illinois
Brinley Orthodontics
Wal-Mart Vision Center
Maryville Fire & Police Departments
Monavie- Don Briddell
Civilian Emergency Response Team
Maryville Pharmacy
First National Bank of Maryville
Maryville Kiwanis Club
Mark Kay Skincare- Kelly Perry
Run Well Coaching- Jen Schaller
St. John's Home and Community Care

For more information, please contact Melissa DeLassus at (618) 288-7991
The free health fair is a community service brought to you by Southern Illinois Chiropractic Center and the Maryville Community Improvement Board

International Movie Night: GenerationRX

Join us Tuesday, May 26th for a special showing of the eye opening documentary GenerationRX.

Location: Meridian Ballroom in the Morris University Center on the Campus of SIUE

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.

Admission: $5.00 (to be donated to Teen Challenge, a charity that helps teens with drug and alcohol abuse).

Dr. Barry will pay the admission price for the first 30 patients of Southern Illinois Chiropractic Center that contact our office at 288-7991 and let us know you will be in attendance. Below is a blurb from the director's biography:

With his new film, Generation RX, Miller investigates collusion between pharmaceutical manufacturers and their regulatory watchdogs at the FDA, and also questions whether we have forced millions of children onto pharmaceutical drugs for commercial rather than scientific reasons. "It began when I saw a video of people testifying before the FDA in 1991 about Prozac," he said. "I was so moved by their personal stories, moved to tears, really. But apparently the FDA was not. It was then that I knew that someday I would produce a film like Generation RX."


We hope you will join us!

May Is Correct Posture Month...Time to Sit and Stand Up Straight :)

Below are a few tips from Dr. Barry on how to improve your posture and your overall spinal health:

Check your workspace: A computer monitor that is too low or perhaps improperly positioned to the side of one's desk can causes serious spinal health issues over time. Likewise, a desk chair that doesn't provide the proper support can wreak havoc on your spine and posture too. Making one or many small changes in your office or work area can help decrease the likelihood of spinal injuries and pain in the future.

Just say no to bending and twisting of the low back: The discs in your lower back, which are essentially the fluid-filled spacers between your spinal bones, are designed to handle compressive forces very well. This means they tend to do a great job at supporting a healthy body weight or things that you carry. However, problems commonly arise when these spinal structures are subjected to compressive as well as rotational forces. If your job, hobby or activity of daily living require bending and twisting the spine in conjunction, consider modifying those activities of learning more about proper ergonomics to ensure that you aren't injured over time by repetitive activities.

Give yourself regular posture evaluations: Imagine looking at your standing posture from a side-view perspective. Ideally what you should see in terms of posture is that your ear, shoulder and hip are all in good alignment with one another as if you could draw a straight line from your head to your feet connecting the three points in between. However, most commonly the head is often positioned forward with the shoulders rolled forward as well. This type of posture can cause problems with the naturally occurring lower back curve and over an extended period of time can lead to disc degeneration and bone spur (arthritis) formation. As you begin to use better posture in your activities it will undoubtedly feel strange and awkward, but just remember that you only get one spine and nervous system and it needs to last a lifetime.

If you have any questions on how to improve your posture in any of the areas above, please do not hesitate to ask at your next appointment or send Dr. Barry an email at: doctorbarry@SpineSmart.com

Cuddly Critters for Kids in Crisis Event

Through the end of March our office will be collecting new or gently used stuffed animals and donating them to Children's Home and Aid in Granite City for children in crisis situations. All donation quantities are welcome. A donation of 2 or more stuffed animals entitles:

NEW PATIENTS to a complimentary initial visit to begin care. This includes all exams and necessary x-rays (a $310 value). A great cost-effective opportunity to begin care!

EXISTING PATIENTS to one complimentary adjustment or $5.00 off any massage service.

For more information about this event, or to schedule your appointment, please contact our office at (618) 288-7991.

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