For most women, your handbag is more than an accessory. It’s where you store everything you’ll need for going to work and dining out. We keep our basics like wallets, cosmetics, laptops, snacks, gym clothes, water bottles etc. The American Chiropractic Association reports that about 80 percent of the U.S. population will have back pain at some point in...Read More
Public health experts have recognized for many years that excessively heavy backpacks can cause back and neck pain in children. These tips can help: • Make sure your child’s backpack weighs no more than 5-10% of their body weight • Your Backpack should never hang more than 4 inches below your child’s waistline • Purchase Backpacks...Read More
Sadly, summer has a few weeks to go. Before we know it, the kids will be heading back to school and those seemingly carefree summer days will be over. But don’t let the end of summer give you the blues. Here a few ways to make the fun of summer last longer LOOK FORWARD: Fall...Read More
Summer is in full swing, and Minnesota summers bring a new set of needs to keep our bodies healthy and active. Here are a few tips to get you through the summer. Protect Your Skin: • The sun’s UV rays are strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool...Read More
Does Joint Pain stop you from enjoying all the fun summer activities? Don’t let pain keep you cooped up inside this summer, we’ve got 5 suggestions for some fun summer activities that will allow you to take back your summer! GO SWIMMING: Can you think of anything better than a dip in the pool on...Read More
Tips for Flying Always check bags that are more than five to 10 percent of your weight. Keep carry-ons compact and light to avoid back or neck strain. In flight, use exercises like foot lifts, rising up on your toes and rocking back on the heels, to keep your circulation flowing. Massage your legs and...Read More
If you are preparing to travel this summer, a visit to your chiropractor can help prepare the back for this change in activity. Travel can lead to a few negative side effects, the most common being a bit of back pain. To avoid suffering from pain in the back this vacation season, look at...Read More
Hi, It’s Megan, the Office Manager at Desired Health Chiropractic, Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching. You might be thinking it’s time to get your child involved in some type of sporting activity. Helping your child choose if sports are a good fit for them, or even which sport to play can be...Read More
1. Cross Training is King In today’s competitive sports arena, kids are worked harder and younger than ever before. Being a top athlete requires repetitive motion in multiple practices a week. No matter what sport you participate in, there will be extra stress and strain when perfecting certain moves. That is where cross...Read More
