Mobile or house call chiropractic care is growing in popularity around the country, but it’s not the usual way to see a chiropractor. Today, we’re answering some questions and busting some myths to show you that house call chiropractic visits might be the answer to your nagging problem.

At least 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 report falling each year, and research suggests many more adults fall but don’t report it. Falls are a significant health concern and can lead to physical injury, disability, loss of independence, decreased quality of life, and even death.

Working to prevent falls is an essential part of keeping you or the older adults in your life safe, happy, healthy, and active. There are many steps you can take, but it can be hard to know where to start. In this article, we’re breaking down falls and what you can do to prevent them.

AC Joint injuries account for 40% of all shoulder injuries, and nearly 10% of all injuries in hockey, football, lacrosse, and other collision sports.

Because these injuries are so common, it’s important to know the basics about an AC joint sprain and how to manage it, particularly if you or your child is playing a collision sport like those listed above. In this article, we’re covering the basics about AC joints, how they get injured, and how to manage and rehabilitate an AC joint post-injury.

Nearly 42% of Americans are dealing with obesity, and around 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese.

62% of adults struggling with obesity have Metabolic Syndrome, as do 25% of overweight adults and around 10% of normal-weight individuals. The worst part is, these numbers are steadily increasing, as more and more of us are struggling with our weight and our health in general.

If the way we’re doing things is working, why are these rates increasing, and why is our life expectancy decreasing?

We need to understand the impact that bearing excess weight can have on our health, and all of us need to realize that our American lifestyle is placing us at a huge risk for chronic disease and early death and disability.

When the muscles in your neck and shoulder tighten up, they can cause issues both right where they are and down the arm and into the hand. This tightness and dysfunction will often cause Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, but this condition is often overlooked. Today, we’re diving deep into Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, what causes it, and what you can do to fix it.

It’s that time of year when we reflect on what’s happened in the past year and start to consider what’s coming up for us in the next 365 days. What do we want to do differently? What could we do better? How do we want to grow, change, and develop over the next year?

About 40% of people make New Year’s Resolutions each year, but only about 9% will keep those resolutions throughout the coming year. So, the question is, what can you do to keep your resolution and meet your goals?

Sports injuries are every athlete’s worst nightmare. At best, they’re a hassle, and at worst, they can end your season and take you out of the sport you love.

About 10-25% of all injuries in hockey are groin strains, and many of these injuries are usually related to overuse, fatigue, and biomechanical errors - all of which can be prevented.

Picture this: you’re outside shoveling your driveway (your favorite winter activity), when you feel something slip and catch in your back. In your mind, you groan, because you’re sure you just threw your back out and would be laid up for the rest of the day, if not longer.

This often occurs due to lumbar instability. Your spine and the surrounding muscles were unable to handle the forces you were putting it through, so it buckled, throwing out your back and creating pain.

Nearly 65% of patients with neck pain have Cervical Facet Syndrome. It occurs when the facet joints in the neck get inflamed and irritated, often due to poor posture or trauma. Managing this condition involves getting you out of pain and addressing the cause of your pain using lifestyle changes, targeted exercise, and chiropractic care.

Knowing your genes and how they affect your body can give you insights into many different aspects of your health and wellness so that you can make better choices each day about actions that affect you. For example, did you know that your genes can determine how well your body eliminates toxins, which can help you make choices about what environments to be in? Your genes can also give you insight into your stress levels, and flag if you're not getting enough sleep at night.

There are a lot of steps involved in winning a hockey game. There are also a lot of steps involved in reaching your health, wellness, and performance goals. Let's break it down.

As we approach the holiday season, we get busy with family, friends, shopping, parties, and everything else that goes along with Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and any other holidays that fall in there. It’s easy to get wrapped in it, focusing only on what you have to do. The holiday season, as fun as it is, can also be incredibly stressful.

Learning to manage that stress is essential to getting through the holidays (and the rest of life as well).

Practicing gratitude is an easy way to help manage stress, while also helping you focus more on the things that matter and less on the things that don’t.

Small business ownership is part of the American dream, but it’s not dreams that keep small businesses open—it’s customers like you making the choice to spend your money here buying from people who have a stake in our community.

Your holiday spending makes a difference to the future of small businesses here in Delano, Maple Plain, and the rest of Wright and West Hennepin Counties.

Headaches are incredibly common - nearly 50% of the population struggles with headaches on a consistent basis, and 94% will have to deal with headaches at some point in their life. They can be debilitating, and annoying, and can make it a real challenge to enjoy your life the way you want to. Understanding what your headache is and why it’s happening is the first step to appropriately addressing it and managing your symptoms.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are dealing with digestive problems, and nearly one-third are struggling with heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD. Many times, these conditions are related to your stomach and how it’s functioning. Your stomach plays a number of key roles in your body, from digesting protein to coordinating the rest of your digestive system. If it’s not working, there’s a good chance the rest of the system is struggling as well.

At least 10 million ankle sprains occur each year. They’re a pain (literally and figuratively), and they often show up at inconvenient times. It’s important to know if you’re at a higher risk, how to prevent a sprain, and how to manage the sprain if it does occur. Knowing all of this can help to stop the sprain from occurring before it happens, or at least make your recovery faster and easier.

What and how we eat has changed significantly over the last 100 years. What's the problem with things now, and how do we get to something better?

Concussions are a common sports injury. Knowing what they are and how to manage them can reduce stress and keep you or your child safe.

Shin splints affect up to 35% of active people. Learning what they are and how to manage the pain is important to staying active and healthy.

Choosing a backpack can be a challenge, but choosing the right one can keep your child functioning well (both mentally and physically) throughout the school year. Check out these tips for help!