Ramsey chiropractor

Chronic nonspecific back pain is a horrific reality And its presence in society is growing. Nonspecific low back pain, either acute or chronic, is defined as pain that has no detectable cause. As more people shift into the seats of white-collar office work, back pain is on the rise, peaking now as the second leading cause…

Sarcopenia is universal Risk factors for sarcopenia include age, gender, and level of physical activity. Everyone on earth is affected by the loss of muscle mass that comes with aging. But it is not the same for everyone, and only you get to decide how severe sarcopenia can really be. Sarcopenia sets in at some…

Today, watch out for when the Comfy Couch Turns Ugly Your sofa should be a place for relaxation The world will be watching the Kansas City Chiefs play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today, and most will be watching from a reclined couch while stuffing their face with carbs. This ritual has become a tradition that…

Chiropractic is pain relief Pain is one of the least understood, yet widely speculated upon, subjects in the medical world. The proliferation of information sources means that there are now more blogs, columns, shows, books, Instagram cures, and even tweets than you can shake a stick at when it comes to pain relief. No one…

Protein can be found in plenty of other foods besides meat One of the biggest challenges people face when trying to eat less meat is how to get enough protein. But ask any diehard vegetarian and they will probably scorn such a suggestion. Meat is so ingrained in the Western diet that we have scarcely…

Massage is a powerful tool in your wellness arsenal Even with untrained hands, the hands-on nature of massage has a powerful calming effect. Simply feeling comfortable while being rubbed by another releases endorphins, the brain’s powerful painkilling chemicals which further provide a euphoric effect. Simply rubbing will increase systemic circulation, stimulating the flow of nutrients…

The best way to mobilize your spine is to relax! If the tension in your spine has become palpable as of late, it’s time to pay attention. What is most likely happening is not a pretty picture: short, weak muscles; compressed intervertebral discs and stiff spinal joints; consistently poor posture and, to top it all…

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness DOMS, as it is affectionately known, is important to keep an eye on. While it can be a normal indicator of a good workout, it can also be an alarm bell for muscle damage. Depending on the severity of the muscle soreness you feel after your exercise, you may need to…

When your pregnancy presses on your sciatic nerve The results can be disastrous. You already have enough anxiety to deal with as the due date approaches; to add severe back pain into the mix can push you to a breaking point. But this is exactly what happens to so many women, because pregnancy creates the…

We all know that Thanksgiving tends to be associated with mass amounts of comfort food, however, there are still options you can prepare that are more health-forward than the traditional mashed potatoes and gravy, apple pie, not to mention ham and turkey. Of course, we’d never knock these foods, but there are options that will…