Pregnancy, Babies, and Chiropractic

For most of us, the most traumatic thing our bodies will ever endure is when we are born. It is a good thing we have no recollection of how we entered into the world, because our journey through the birth canal is quite traumatic on our bodies. Just think, our little guy, Sam, spent over 19 hours being pushed and contracted through the birth canal, only to be pushed out into a bright, dry, and cold environment. 

Not only is the birthing process tough on babies, it is tough on the mommy, too. Being a mom is wonderful, and what our bodies do in the nine months leading up to birth is amazing. Even though it is amazing, the process is hard on our bodies. We endure back pain, nausea, fatigue, headaches, aversion to smells, odd cravings, leg cramps, etc. etc. etc. for nine full months before enduring the labor and delivery. Personally, the 19 hours I spent having a natural labor and delivery opened my eyes to what our bodies are capable of. 

So, what can we do to help mommies and babies in this process? 

While good nutrition, rest, exercise, etc. all leads to a healthier pregnancy and a healthy baby, mom's should also consider how chiropractic can help both them and their baby. 

Chiropractic can help moms with low back pain, sciatic nerve pain, headaches, and muscle cramps just to name a few things. Additionally, chiropractic can help position the baby into the ideal position for delivery. 

Once a baby is born, chiropractic can help a mom recover more quickly--getting back to her normal self in a shorter amount of time. Chiropractic can also help a newborn recover from the traumatic birth experience. Chiropractic can relieve the pressure that is put on the spinal cord and neck of a newborn who makes the trip through the birth canal. Chiropractic can also help babies with ear aches, colic, and digestive issues to to name a few things. 

If you are pregnant, a new mom, or know of someone that is pregnant or has just delivered, encourage them to seek out chiropractic care today!

We hope you have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Lessons From a Newborn

It has been awhile since we have done a blog post primarily because our lives have been a little busy lately! On July 13th, we welcomed our sweet baby boy, Samuel (Sam) Thomas Redenius. Now that Sam has been around for a few weeks, we are all beginning to adapt to life with a newborn. While we are a little sleep-deprived, life with Sam has been so exciting. We'd like to share a few lessons we've learned from a 6-week old that may apply to your life, too. (Photo credit to Stewart Memorial Hospital)

Here are some lessons we've learned:

1) Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. Sam definitely loves to eat, but he also knows when to stop. He has more will power than his mommy, for sure.

2) Gaze at everything with wonder. Sam could be looking at a rock, and he looks at it as if it is the most engaging thing he's ever seen. His curiosity is refreshing, and we think everyone could use some more child-like curiosity and wonder and awe in their life. Sam has taught us that even the smallest details are worth noticing. Currently, he loves going outside and looking at the leaves on trees.

3) Speak up for what you want and need. Sam definitely isn't afraid to let us know when he needs something, even if it is just to be snuggled. As we get older, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. We've learned from him that it is important that you speak up for what you need in your life and then take time to take care of it.

4) Smile. Have you ever seen a newborn smile for the first time? It is one of the most wonderful things you will ever see. Smiling is such a simple act that we forget to do. Sam could have had the worst night--keeping mommy and daddy up all night with him--yet he always smiles in the morning. Seeing Sam smile is a good reminder that no matter what the circumstance, a smile can make it a little better.

5) The human body is amazing. Having Sam has reaffirmed our belief that the human body is amazing. Going through a natural childbirth allowed us to really learn what the human body is capable of doing. Watching Sam grow SO quickly in such a short amount of time reminds us of how much our bodies grow, develop, and change every day. We are all miracles!

We hope you all have had a wonderful summer! Just a reminder that with the new school year comes harvest season, athletics, and cooler weather! Remember to stop in to get regular adjustments to make sure you are the healthiest you can be!

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

May Update

Happy May! We hope you are all having a wonderful spring season. Here are a few updates on what we have going on at Redenius Chiropractic and Lake City 24 Hour Fitness.

Redenius Chiropractic News:

Spring time is a great time to come visit the clinic.

Just as you get your car checked, your piano tuned, or have dental checkups, so you should have regular chiropractic checkups. Because we live with gravity, deal with physical and emotional stressors in life, and live in a climate of ever-changing weather, subluxations invariably will show up. Coming in for regular checkups allows Dr. Redenius to locate and correct these subluxations while preventing further health complications. Remember, pain is the last symptom your body gives you. Dr. Redenius makes it his goal to locate a potential problem before it could even bother you.

If you didn't know, in addition to providing chiropractic care for patients of all ages (yes, even tiny babies), Dr. Redenius provides therapeutic modalities like cold laser, ultrasound, decompression therapy, cupping, myofascial release, and many other therapies. He also takes X-ray's and provides nutritional counseling. In addition to that, he highly recommends massage to alleviate pain or just to spend an hour relaxing! The services Dr. Redenius and Haley, LMT provide do not "cure" a condition, they simply restore your body's self-healing ability, allowing your body to do what it needs to do to heal itself.

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the most cost-effective, safest, drug-free,  non-invasive therapies available. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine actually just released a finding that replacing a visit to a doctor with a visit to a chiropractor for issues like back pain could save Medicare $83.5 million every year. Wow!

Lake City 24 Hour Fitness News:

We were SO impressed with the turnout of the Lake City Summer Walking Program last summer that we wanted to bring it back again this year. However, Dr. Redenius and his wife will be welcoming a baby this July. Because of this, they will not be organizing an "official" walking program. Individuals who still want to count their steps and servings and fruits and vegetables are encouraged to do so though, by coming to the clinic to pick up a steps/fruit and vegetable tracking sheet! We also hope the community continues our tradition of walking together on Monday evenings.

Make time this summer to check out some of the awesome classes that are being held at the fitness center. Come on a Tuesday or Thursday evening to try out STRONG by Zumba with Lore. Don't be turned off by the Zumba part of that name, though. STRONG is a workout for both men and women that is sure to get your heart rate up! We will be offering more classes this summer, so stay tuned for information on that. You can also contact Melissa Schleisman about getting some personal training sessions lined up for the summer!

According to the American Heart Association, just 30 minutes of exercise five times a week improves your blood circulation, keeps your weight under control, lowers your risk for diseases, lowers your blood pressure, reduces stress, reduces your risk of a stroke, improves your muscle strength, etc. etc. etc., so stop in today to sign up for your membership!!!

Juice Plus News:

Juice Plus just release their newest product, their Omega capsule. Juice Plus Omega's provide you with your complete blend of Omega's (3, 5, 6, 7, 9). These capsules are made from vegetarian, whole-food sources, so for those of you who are not a fan of fish oil, you will be happy! Taking these Omega's in addition to the Juice Plus capsules and shakes will undoubtedly improve your overall health. Contact the clinic today to learn more or hear some personal stories of Juice Plus success.




As always, thank you for your continued support! We would like to leave you with the following quote: "If you watch how nature deals with adversity, continually renewing itself, you can't help but learn." -Bernie Siegel

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Hello, Spring!

It is time to celebrate! Spring is here, and the weather is finally getting warmer! This means we can open our windows and let some fresh air in. We can spend time with family and friends at barbeques. And we can finally spend more time outdoors!

All of us at Lake City 24 Hour encourage you to get outside and get moving! Warmer weather allows you to take your workouts outdoors. You no longer have to worry about cold temperatures or slipping on the ice. Just because the weather outside is getting warmer, though, does not mean you should totally abandon utilizing the fitness center.

Going outside is a great way to get in cardio workouts. You can run, walk, bike, swim, etc., and while all of these are excellent exercises, they all fall into the same category of exercise: cardio. One thing many people do not realize is that only doing cardio exercises is not the best thing you can do for your body. Cardio workouts are great--but these workouts should not be the only thing you are doing.

In fact, building muscle through lifting weights or doing different types of exercise actually burns more fat than repeatedly doing cardio. Strength training builds lean muscle, which not only increases your metabolism, but it decreases fat as well. In other words, the more muscle you build, the more calories you burn on a day-to-day basis.

Additionally, while running or biking may “burn more calories” in your mind than a strength-training session, this is not always true. This especially is not true if you are just running or biking at a steady pace. While interval cardio training burns the most calories for you, strength training can be just as good of a calorie-torching workout. Also, remember that you cannot out-exercise a bad diet. Even marathon trainers watch what they eat while in training.

Keep in mind that doing one type of exercise day after day can get extremely boring. On top of that, your muscles start to remember what you are challenging them to do. The only way you constantly improve your body and performance is through muscle confusion--never working the same muscles repeatedly. Yes, cardio is great, but doing the same exercise over and over again is not-so-great for your body.

As you begin to embrace the outdoors more with this warmer weather, keep in mind that doing a variety of exercises is what is best for your body. We hope you continue to utilize the fitness center so that you can achieve the greatest results possible for your body. If you are unsure of what to do, swing by and ask Dr. Redenius or seek out one of our trainers to help guide you on what you can do to achieve the healthiest body possible.

We hope you have a great day!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Six Months In!

It is hard to believe that around six months ago, we officially opened the doors to Redenius Chiropractic, and just seven months ago, Lake City 24 Hour Fitness opened.

We are writing this blog post to THANK everyone who has supported us over the past six months. We owe the success of both businesses to those of you who support us and support local businesses in the Calhoun County area.

Less than a year ago, we bought the building and began renovations (see pictures below).  It is hard to believe how many changes the building has underwent and how much we have grown in just a short time period.

Since opening in July, the fitness center has already brought in a fourth treadmill and a new stationary bike with virtual reality capabilities. The fitness center still holds classes like Strong by Zumba and Yoga. Many community members continue to utilize the personal training services offered from Melissa Schliesman and Ashley Duncan. There have been fun, weekend and evening class options like Yoga and Coffee, a Night on Nutrition, Strong and Tea, and various other events. We look forward to bringing more of these fun events to the community in the future. We continue to be impressed by how many community members have taken action on their health and make exercise a priority!

Redenius Chiropractic has also undergone many changes since opening in August. Dr. Redenius has been seeing many new patients. He now in-network with most insurances, including HMO insurances! He is just one of two chiropractors in the county and the only one in the Lake City/Rockwell City area that accepts this type of insurance. To the therapy room, Dr. Redenius has added cold laser therapy. In just a few week since having cold laser therapy, he has seen excellent results with his patients. Haley Abbott, our massage therapist, has been getting phenomenal feedback, and her appointment times are now filing up quickly. Just recently, we added a receptionist, Kate, to our Redenius Chiropractic team.

We continue to see more and more people look to be preventative about their health care by making regular appointments, visiting the fitness center, and incorporating Juice Plus into their diet. Word is starting to spread about how great Juice Plus is. You can still learn more about it today by calling 712-464-3301 or visiting Redenius Chiropractic. 

Thank you again to everyone for all of your support. It is exciting to think of how much more we can bring to the community in the next six months!

The day we first took ownership of what is now Redenius Chiropractic and Lake City 24 Hour Fitness!

The beginning stages of the fitness center. 

The beginning stages of the clinic. 

Progress being made on the fitness center. 

Progress being made on the clinic side. 

The day we unloaded two semi's full of fitness equipment. 

Painting the exterior of the building.