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
Summer is upon us, and so are several months of fishing, camping, and hiking. These are all fun activities that we look forward to, especially in the gorgeous state of Minnesota. But, before you head out for your summer adventures, take a moment to think about what these activities mean for your spinal health. We believe an ounce of prevention goes a long way, so here are some tips to get through …Read More
As more and more evidence emerges regarding the health dangers of sitting all day, you need to take a more active role in managing your health. While it’s likely not practical to change your job or your workstation altogether, you can definitely make small changes throughout the day and outside of work to counteract the health effects of sitting. Read on for ways to take control of your health. …Read More
Chiropractic care may seem scary to some, but did you know that it’s not as scary as it seems? In fact, there are many wonderful benefits that regular visits to our chiropractor in Woodbury can provide you, including better sleep, an enhanced immune system, improved mood, better posture, and less stress. However, did you there are some things you can do outside of chiropractic care that will pro…Read More
Back pain is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and with that there are hundreds of thousands of people who avoid going to a chiropractor because it’s such an unknown treatment. For individuals who experience back pain and have never been to a chiropractor, now is the time to fully understand what a chiropractic adjustment can do for you. Here are the researched and proven healt…Read More
Why is sleep important? We all know the value of sleeping well, and we’ve all experienced the feeling of being refreshed after a good night’s sleep and the feeling of fatigue after a poor night’s sleep. But even though we know this, in our busy society, many of us are not getting the quality sleep needed to truly receive the health benefits of sleep. And here’s a surprising fact- your body…Read More