Living in Minnesota means living with snow. And for most of us, that means shoveling. What do you need to know before you head out to tackle that driveway makes a difference in how you might feel after. Upper and lower back pain following shoveling is something we see here at McCarron Lake Chiropractic over …
Our St. Paul Chiropractic Clinic’s definitive guide when picking out the right office chair: An ergonomic chair Built-in lumbar support Adjustable seat height Thighs should be parallel to the ground. Adjustable arm height Forearms should be parallel to the work surface. Proper seat depth A good guideline is to have 3-4 finger width distance between …
What’s new with the Greek yogurt trend? With no legal definition of Greek yogurt. How do we know if what we are eating is really Greek Yogurt!? With Greek yogurt’s popularity rising, people are choosing to switch from traditional yogurt to Greek yogurt. So what is the difference you may ask? Yogurt is made by …
As employee wellness programs continue to expand, more and more employers are adding on-site chiropractic care to their list of benefits. This popular service has benefits for both the employer and employees who use the service and should be a part of every company’s wellness program. What Is On-Site Chiropractic Care? When a company adds …
Four Most Common Winter Hazards Did you know we can treat you for more than your average back pain? Between shoveling accidents or a spill on some icy stairs, we’ve got you covered for those unfortunate Winter Hazards. Shoveling A 17-year study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine listed muscle, ligament, tendon, and other …
Benefits of Chiropractic Care During & After Pregnancy Pregnant and postpartum women have few options when it comes to pain relief. They can’t or may not want to take medications that may affect their baby, but their changing bodies demand some form of relief from the strain of carrying a baby, both during pregnancy and …
Many times when we have stiff or sore muscles that are causing us discomfort, physicians will recommend physical therapy, massage or chiropractic care to help manage the pain and fix the underlying issue that is causing it. While each of these treatments can be effective on its own, sometimes a combination of physical therapy, chiropractic …
Osteoarthritis Pain Can Be Managed with Chiropractic Care Osteoarthritis can be a debilitating disease that affects all aspects of your life. Depending on which joints are affected, this chronic form of arthritis can make it hard to perform simple day-to-day tasks, and live life to the fullest. To make matters worse, it is incurable and …
How Can a Chiropractor Help After Sports Injury? Athletes are generally in peak form and know their bodies well. So when something isn’t working right or is causing them pain, they are quick to seek treatment for it. One type of treatment that athletes at all levels are swearing by is chiropractic. Often associated with …
Benefits Of Seeing A Chiropractor After A Car Accident Anyone who has ever been in a car accident knows that results of the accident linger long after the accident site has been cleared. There’s insurance paperwork to fill out, repairs to be made, rental cars to deal with and sometimes physical injuries and pain. Even …
