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
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
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
Great athletes have fine tuned their muscles and movements, but also their five senses are usually better than average. Some ways that athletes have honed in on utilizing their senses to improve their performance include: Vision – They can track rapid movements of player, balls, or terrain with ease. Hearing – They can hear an...Read More
Have you ever been surprised at how quick you arrived home because you don’t really remember the entire drive? Perhaps you were daydreaming of what the future holds, or going over your to-do list in your head, or making mental notes of your next big idea. It may seem like a car accident waiting to...Read More
A herniated disc is a spinal injury caused by physical trauma, bad posture or disc degeneration. It causes painful lumbar and limb symptoms that compromise mobility and physical alignment. An Anoka MN chiropractor offers the following safe herniated disc relief tips to provide patients with optimum and non-invasive healthcare support. The herniated disc also referred...Read More
Most of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives – the price we pay for our bipedal stance and the ability to use our hands freely. Back pain is most often caused by a herniated/ruptured disc, sometimes called a “slipped” disc. It can also be caused by degenerative disc disease, common...Read More
