At Hopkins Health and Wellness Center, we offer massage therapy as part of our innovative DMR method. Paired with chiropractic and physical therapy, we offer a comprehensive solution to a variety of health problems. Massage offers unique benefits that vary depending on the type of massage. In this blog, we will go over the most popular types of massage, several of which we offer here at Hopkins He…Read More
If you experience neck pain on a daily basis, come into Hopkins Health and Wellness Center. By implementing the DMR method, we are able to address your pain from a holistic perspective. In addition to our chiropractic services, we are able to work with you to help make lifestyle changes that will help you cope with neck pain on a daily basis. Chiropractic care may be the most effective and efficie…Read More
If you are an office worker, you know that sitting at a desk all day has a negative impact on your both your mental and physical health. However, knowledge is power, and with this in mind, there are steps you can take to reduce the impact of office work on your body and mind. One way you can reduce the impact sitting all day has on your body is by taking periodic stretch breaks throughout the day.…Read More
Everyone has been guilty of poor posture. Whether you hunch over your computer at work or tend to slump down while eating dinner, many people are aware of their poor posture, but just never do anything to fix it. You are probably aware that good posture comes with a variety of benefits, but it may not have occurred to you that the opposite is true as well: poor posture has a variety of negative ef…Read More
With summer kicked into high gear, for many of you this also means that you’ve increased your physical activities, enjoying this gorgeous Minnesota summer to its fullest. Whether you’re a serious athlete running marathons every few weeks or a weekend warrior who just loves playing outdoors on your days off, sports massage is a wonderful treatment geared towards athletes of all kinds. Not only …Read More
Summer is the time for road trips and long plane rides, which means prolonged amounts of time spent sitting. While these trips make for fun adventures, sitting in a car or on a plane often causes mild to excruciating back pain, which sometimes makes it difficult to walk, stand, or participate in increased physical activities upon reaching your vacation destination. Our health experts at Hopkins He…Read More
If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced neck pain and discomfort. According to one study, four in ten Americans suffer from neck pain on a regular basis. Whether it is mild, moderate, or severe, neck pain can interfere with your everyday activities, work, and sleep. While pain relievers can temporarily alleviate aches and pains, they don’t necessarily target tight muscles or increase …Read More
Massage therapy and chiropractic care are both fantastic treatments for relieving pain, restoring mobility, and increasing overall health. When used together, these compatible therapies extend the health and wellness benefits of each treatment, benefiting the patient in a variety of ways. Massage therapy deals with the soft tissues, where chiropractic focuses on the nervous system, the musculoskel…Read More
Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and felt horrified by your slouchy posture? Or, do you have neck and upper back pain and stiffness, headaches that start in the back of your head, or tingling in your arms? You may have developed UPPER CROSS SYNDROME - a crossed pattern of muscle weakness and muscle tightness. The good news is there’s three things you can do on your own to help it. Work o…Read More
Running is one of the best ways to get in shape, and many find it very relaxing. It’s an activity that people of just about all fitness abilities can get into. Look on social media and you’ll find a whole host of running groups, whether it’s at a rec center, a shoe store, or even a brewery. Once you get into it, you’ll definitely notice changes in your body, and most of them will be positi…Read More