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Empowering women to heal their back pain & simplify self-care for a joyful body and mind.
Unlock Your Spinal Health Journey: Introducing My YouTube Channel!
Welcome to a new chapter in your journey to optimal spinal health and wellness! I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my YouTube channel, where we'll embark on an empowering exploration of self-care practices and everything you need to know to live a life free from back pain and discomfort.
My number ONE morning stretch!
I believe that this is the move that every woman with back pain should be doing each morning! Read this short and sweet blog to find out why.
Please…Lift With Your Legs!
We are expert multi-taskers but sometimes we forget to slow down and think about ourselves in the moment, too. Back pain from lifting heavy objects is one of the most common complaints I hear from clients - injury can happen so quickly! Here are five tips that will help prevent it from starting.
How to Make Your Own Natural Muscle Rub
If you prefer to avoid mainstream pain relief rubs for your sore muscles (IcyHot, Biofreeze, etc.), you can easily make a safe balm at home! In this blog, I’ll teach you how.
Podcast Show Notes: Episode 4
Today’s episode is all about taking action! Join me as I share the four most effective ways to fend off the annoying, stiff back pain that many parents experience. In this episode, I will empower you with the most effective strategies to navigate your daily routine with small children, ensuring a back-friendly approach. From managing cribs and car seats to handling moments like getting up from the floor, picking up toys, and dealing with high chairs – my 4 Rules are tailored to make your life as a parent easier, whether you're already grappling with chronic back pain or starting to feel the strain more frequently.
3 Ways to Prevent Back Pain for Busy Moms
After working with hundreds of new moms in my private practice, I’ve seen how hard being a mom really can be on our backs. And now that I have three little kids myself, I understand this now more than ever! Whether you already deal with chronic back pain or are starting to feel it more frequently now that you’re a mom, too, my list of 3 simple ways to prevent back pain for busy moms can help you.
Quick 15-Minute Exercise Routine You Can Do While Holding Your Toddler
If you’re a busy mom like me, then you know how hard it is to squeeze in time for yourself!! Try my 15-minute full body workout today and feel the difference in your energy and self-confidence.
Podcast Show Notes: Trailer
This podcast is created to answer this question: how do I heal my back pain naturally and quickly while spending the least amount of time each day on self-care and still be able to live a life I love? I’m your host Kelly Dunklow; welcome to the show. Between years of helping women in my private practice and experiencing it myself, I approach fixing back pain in a new way: both physically and emotionally. I’m here to show you it is absolutely possible to ditch Tylenol for good, easily move through the day, and comfortably sleep through the night. I know you have ambition and I know you are ready to take control; I’m here to show you how. Welcome to Living Comfortably with Dr. Kelly.
What to Do When the Term “Self-Care” Makes You Cringe
Do you procrastinate taking care of yourself because it’s incredibly overwhelming when you think about it and you have no idea where to even start? I know EXACTLY how you feel. And so do most of my clients. It’s hard to know how to take care of your body and mind when you only have 15 minutes to yourself each day. But, trust me on this one…this is where the magic happens.
Podcast Show Notes: Episode 3
If you’ve been following me for a while, then you’ve probably heard me talk about the power of creating your own “back pain toolkit”. In this episode, I’m going to teach you about my three favorite products that are in MY back pain toolkit. Then I’ll teach you how to use your intuition to decide if any of them are worth trying out for YOU. You’ll want to create a toolkit so that you can gain control, take charge of how your body looks and feels, and work towards creating a crazy healthy and happy body that is not under the control of the old-school idea that we’re stuck with chronic pain because of our genes.
Podcast Show Notes: Episode 2
Today I want to dive into the nitty-gritty part of changing how you look and feel. I think most of us women hit a point in our lives when we want to change how we look or how we feel. Honestly, I’ve never met a woman who has everything that I’ve ever wanted and doesn’t have to try hard for it. So today I’m going to teach you how easy it is to start a self-care routine that’s only 30 minutes that you are guaranteed to love.
Podcast Show Notes: Episode 1
Welcome to the show! In my first episode of Living Comfortably With Dr. Kelly, we’re going to dive right into some of my FAVORITE topics: why “self-care” makes us cringe, why doing more is NOT the answer, how energy follows energy, what intuitive exercise is, and how making a few changes to how you take care of yourself can make a world of difference in how your body looks and feels.
Is taking Tylenol or Advil every day REALLY that bad?
Is taking Tylenol or Advil every day really that bad? Aren’t you against pills and prescriptions because you’re a chiropractor? If I had a nickel every time I’ve been asked asked those two questions the past 10 years, I would be a zillionaire by now. And I always respond in the simplest way possible…NO!
The Surprising Way Walking Transformed My Life
Walking literally transformed my life. When I was in the hospital for a month before my girls were born, it was my lifesaver. But it was about something much deeper than maintaining a healthy weight…something MUCH more important...
Your First Three Steps to Getting Rid of Your Back Pain at Home
For almost a decade, my clients have gotten rid of their back pain after implementing my “keep it simple” strategy. If you’re dealing with back pain and don’t have enough time in your schedule for a bunch of appointments, then you NEED a game plan.
How to Know if Your Back Pain Is Serious
It can be hard to know when to call your doctor and when to wait it out! Whether you woke up this week with sharp pain in your back or you’ve been dealing with it for months (or years!) here’s what you need to know.
Why Imperfect Action Is Better Than No Action at All
This is one of the BEST mantras ever written: imperfect action is better than no action at all. When it comes to changing how your body looks and feels, there is no better mantra than this one. Why? Because the ONLY way to change your body (i.e. fix your back pain, lose weight, get healthier) is by taking small, consistent, and IMPERFECT steps.
The Biggest Mistake People Make With Their Back Pain
Let’s settle this age-old debate…is it better to rest or move when your back is hurting?
3 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Comfortable in Bed
Is there anything worse than flopping back and forth throughout the night because you can’t get comfortable? This is one of the most common requests I get from clients: “PLEASE tell me how to sleep through the night without my back killing me?!”
Why You Need a Toolkit for Your Back Pain
By creating a toolkit, you’ll gain a new level of control knowing that you’re prepared for the uncomfortable days. There’s nothing worse than walking through a drugstore when you’re feeling miserable, only to end up feeling even worse because you’re now overwhelmed and have a bag full of expensive items that you’re not even sure will help you feel better.