Category: Healthy Living

Summer Yard Work = Back Pain or Strain

Yes, Spring is here again.  Before you rev up the lawnmower or reach for your rake, consider the possible consequences: upper or lower-back strain, neck strain and pain in the shoulders.  We have all done it…got up one sunny morning and set out to just do a little yard work. You feel fine, excited to be outdoors again, enjoying the fresh air and cleaning up around the yard.

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St Paul MN Chiropractor | Fibromyalgia Treatment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing fatigue, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints. It is a disabling and epidemic myofascial condition affecting an estimated 10 million people in the United States and an estimated 3% to 6% of the world population. Up to 90% of persons with the disorder are women, but it also occurs in men and children of all age and ethnic groups.

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Bad Posture and Backpacks

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons conducted a survey of which 58% of the responding orthopedist reported seeing pediatric patients with back pain or shoulder pain caused by lifting or carrying heavy backpacks.

Even the best pack is useless if your child doesn’t use the pack correctly.  It is important to stress from an early age the need to wear and lift backpacks properly.

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Chiropractic Isn’t Just For Grownups

If you have a colicky baby, and other forms of treatment don’t seem to be helping very much, and you’re at your wits end, you may want to investigate bringing your baby in for a checkup.

As your child is being born, the neck and back vertebrae can go out of alignment due to the stretching and compressing of the body as it emerges into the world. If your delivery included a prolonged pushing stage, forceps or vacuum extraction, or other form of ‘assisted delivery’, the chances of a misalignment are even greater.

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Enhance Your Mood NATURALLY!

Everyone has times when they are just not feeling up to par.  Stress, not enough sleep and too much time inside can cause a person to begin to feel sad, frustrated or fatigued.   Here are a few easy ways to help enhance your mood and energy naturally!

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