Aug 3, 2010
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments The word “subluxation” comes from the Latin words meaning “to dislocate” (luxare) and “somewhat or slightly” (sub). A subluxation means a slight dislocation (misalignment) or biomechanical malfunctioning of the vertebrae (the bones of...
Jul 30, 2010
What Is Acute Pain? Acute pain begins suddenly and is usually sharp in quality. It serves as a warning of disease or a threat to the body. Acute pain may be caused by many events or circumstances, including: Surgery Broken bones Dental work Burns or cuts Labor and...
Jul 28, 2010
Chiropractic Care & Acupuncture Acupuncture is the insertion of acupuncture needles in specific points on the body which are considered to affect the Qi (energy) pathways. It is used for the correction of imbalances in energy and thus in body-mind function that...
Feb 26, 2010
A question that comes up in the office often is “do I ice or heat the area of problem?” Depends. If you have an acute condition (think – I just sprained my ankle, or I just hit my thumb with a hammer – ouch!) then use ice. The sooner you can...
Jun 3, 2009
MN Chiropractor talks about knee pain. Usually we know how we got the knee pain. Running, walking, jumping sports (basketball, volleyball), stepping off the curb wrong etc. Chiropractic and acupuncture can be helpful for these acute injuries to the knees. But what...
Apr 15, 2009
MN Chiropractor talks about how coughing and sneezing can “throw out” your back. Did you know that a sneeze or cough can have a speed of 40 to 167 mph? If you think about it, your body has to withstand plenty of force by contracting and bracing the...
