Bleecker Clinic LLC

09/22/2026

I have a patient that requires at least weekly adjustments to her skull due to pain. I utilize an Activator which is an extremely low force adusting instrument. She has had problems in the top, sides, front and back of her skull. In all the time I have been adjusting her, she has never indicated any negative experiences.

Jim Bleecker, DC
2828 N. Main Street
Decatur, IL
319-331-3037

Portable Table is also available in the home

09/22/2026

What is important about using the ball is to relax and have fun!
Yes you are sitting on a big bag of rubber and yes you could fall off. But if you are careful the chances of falling are minimal. I have fallen because I was trying to move too quickly. As I have said move slowly when getting on and off the ball.
The one activity I believe is the best stretching exercise is to lean backwards on the ball.
Please come to my office or I can bring my exercise ball to your home and I can show you exactly how to do it. Also I could bring my portable table and my ball to your home and demonstrate.

Start by sitting squarely on the ball, right in the center. As I have mentioned position yourself between two pieces of furniture such as a desk and a table. One hand on each. To begin you slowly start moving your feet away from the ball as you start slowly leaning backwards, and all the time holding onto the furniture on either side.
So you are leaning backwards on the ball the same time you are moving your feet slowiy forward and away from the ball.
The end result is that you have your back and head arching
backwards on the ball. Want to remain centered on the top
surface of the ball and keep your head just slightly dropping down towards the floor. You then drop both arms off the sides of the ball, and exhale! You are in a position that is the perfect stretch for your body! This is the perfect stretch after an adjustment. I suggest to patients to set your phone time for five minutes or so, get in this position and relax.

Dr. Jim Bleecker
2828 N. Main Street
Decatur, IL
319-331-3037

09/21/2026

Of course the main objective visiting a chiropractor is to receive an adjustment. However, it is very important to be very aware of what happens next. When there is an adjustment, the joint that was in an abnormal position is now in a more stable position. The key follow up is to make sure that the joint remains in a as normal position as possible. The easiest and best way to mainitain that stability is with very gentle exercise. In our clinic we have determined that using an exercise ball lis the easiest and most cost efficient way to do just that.
I would suggest going to a place such as Play It Again Sports or if no other facility is available go to Wal Mart. You provide your height and get matched up to your perfect size ball.
Once the ball is filled then place it next to a table or best idea would be between say a couch and table for stability.
My advice to make sure you won't fall off is to stay between two pieces of furniture (holding on both sides)and move SLOWLY up and down, and move slowly left and right. To get used to the ball, sit in front of your tv and gently bounce.(up and down and left and right). My thought is watching a program you normally see while bouncing . The bouncing will become a lot more second nature this way.
I will add to this discussion next time. Remember to always move slowly when getting on and off the ball and to hold on with both hands on either side until you feel very comfortable on the ball.
The ball can be a lot of fun and an easy way to keep your joints where they are supposed to be.

Jim Bleecker, MS., D.C.
2828 N. Main Street
Decatur, IL
319-331-3037

09/20/2026

Hello Everyone!

I spoke to a long time patient and I asked her why she
wanted to receive care at my clinic compared to
other clinics.
Simply, she said, "you are thorough. When you have
adjusted me I knew that all major joints in my body had
been checked.' So I feel confident that I am doing well."

Dr. Bleecker

05/05/2026

03/01/2026

It's March 1st and everyone (including me!) is absolutely wanting all the cold weather to disappear. 🥶 Putting on something warm and getting outside at least once a day to breathe in some fresh air can be very beneficial.

It may not be well known that a chiropractor adjusts from head to toe- in fact, a patient recently began to have troubles with her feet and was pretty surprised that I could make her symptoms disappear! It takes only a few minutes and you could be walking better immediately.

"Walk" over to bleeckerclinic.com or call 319-331-3037 today to begin your journey to wellness!

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02/16/2026

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Feeling the Monday blues? Well, hopefully today's warm weather will cheer you up. Also, try to find a moment to stretch and get outside. Even sitting in your car experiencing sunlight on your face can do wonders.