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
Tips for Dealing With Stress: Everyone has normal stress in their life, whether it’s work related, family issues or financial stress. The problem is that chronic ongoing stress can wear down the body‘s natural defenses, leading to symptoms including, but not limited to headaches, general aches and pains, exhaustion, upset stomachs and other issues. While we can never truly escape all stres…Read More
Your Chiropractor Can Help Alleviate the Irritating Symptoms You may want to believe that that irritating pins-and-needles feeling in your fingertips or toes is just a temporary nuisance more than anything else, but the fact is, your body could be sending you signals of a serious issue. Sure, you may just be in need of a chiropractic adjustment, or (even less concerning) you simply fell asleep in…Read More
If you’ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, either cervical or lumbar, you may be wondering just what that means in terms of spine health. According to spine-health.com, spinal stenosis is the “abnormal narrowing of the bone channel occupied by the spinal nerves or the spinal cord”. This narrowing can develop over time; occuring through out different areas of the spine. Though some people…Read More
According to an online article on mayoclinic.org, whiplash is defined as a neck injury that is caused by "forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip" which certainly helps explains the name. The injury most often happens during traumatic instances like auto accidents, physical abuse and sports accidents. Symptoms of whiplash often include neck pain and stiffne…Read More
Do you have frequent or constant back pain? If so, you know how difficult it can make your life. Loss of flexibility, feeling discomfort all the time, reduced mobility-it can be maddening. If so, you may be a good candidate for spinal decompression therapy. Spinal decompression involves the gentle stretching of the spine to relieve pressure on one or several pinched nerves. The force and position …Read More