May 10, 2023 | Auto Injury, Whiplash
If you have been involved in an automobile accident, then you likely understand how painful injuries can feel. While symptoms may resolve themselves with time and rest, treatment for permanent and life-altering damage should often include chiropractic care as part of treatment for injuries sustained in an accident. But knowing when it’s necessary can be tricky – when do I require chiropractic treatment for my injury?
Auto accidents can cause injuries to your neck, back and joints. Whiplash is the most prevalent and widely known car accident injury. While whiplash itself does not Read Full Post
Apr 30, 2023 | Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
A neck spasm occurs when the muscles in the neck suddenly tighten and tense. A neck spasm can feel like a sharp pain in the neck and are very uncomfortable and last for days even weeks. It may also be accompanied or followed by deep muscular pain, which makes it difficult to move. Neck spasms can be caused by slouching or bending your head for extended periods, sleeping on the wrong pillow, working at a desk, excessive stretching, and exercising. Neck spasms are often caused by a torn neck muscle (as a result of over exertion) or stress-related tension and should be addressed as soon as possible. Read Full Post
Apr 20, 2023 | Cupping Therapy
Have you ever noticed people with striking red circles on their backs or around their bodies? Well, those are the results of cupping therapy – an increasingly popular treatment which has gained recognition over the last decade for its potential benefits such as extracting toxins, relieving pain, and more!
Cupping involves heating glass or plastic cups to place on certain areas of your body. This creates heat, which causes suction. The cup draws blood and stagnant blood towards the surface, stimulating Read Full Post
Apr 10, 2023 | Healing Tips & Advice, Holistic Health Care
For individuals who have experienced an injury that created the need for short-term or long-term disability, we are quickly reminded of the toll that life can take on us. For those of us who have not only experienced such a life changing injury, but have significant life experience, we know full well that life takes a toll on us as we get older. The results of accidents, injuries, and acute and chronic conditions, however, do not need to defeat us. The team at Advanced Medical of Twin Cities successfully treats patients of all ages and with all types of injuries and sources of discomfort and is proof that we can live longer, healthier lives. Read Full Post
Mar 31, 2023 | Sciatica
Millions of Americans suffer from the effects of chronic pain each and every day. Pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is not right. Leg pain can manifest itself in one of several ways: aching, numbness, tingling, throbbing, or burning sensations. It could range anywhere on a scale of mild to excruciating and last anywhere from a short time to chronic or long-term. If you notice that moving your leg in a certain way or that standing/sitting in a certain position aggravates it, the pain could be due to sciatica. Either way, the team at Advanced Medical of Twin Cities understands you want that pain gone today.
Signs of sciatica pain: Sciatica is a pain that starts in the lower back, around the waistline, and can travel down the leg into the foot. The pain in the leg may appear to be worse than the pain in your back. Read Full Post
Mar 20, 2023 | Holistic Health Care, Natural Pain Relief, Work Injuries
Many of our patients spend a great deal of time sitting at desks. While research has clearly shown that sitting too often is detrimental for your spine, what can be done if this is necessary for work? Here are our top tips for improving the workplace so you feel more relaxed at the end. Advanced Medical of the Twin Cities offers personalized treatment plans if you are suffering from back or neck pain. Read Full Post
Mar 10, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Integrated Practice, Natural Pain Relief
Unfortunately, millions of Americans suffer from back pains at any given time. There are many varying treatment options available for back pains, and there is no “one size fits all” treatment model. It is worth noting that acupuncture is amongst the most popular treatments for relief of back pains and for a means of improved mobility. The chiropractic team at Advanced Medical of Twin Cities can help you see the benefits of acupuncture and the benefits that you can expect. Read Full Post
Feb 28, 2023 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Integrated Practice
What would 20 people say about Acupuncture or Chiropractic care? Their answers may vary, depending on the condition they were being treated for and individual care plans. But what if you have never been to a Chiropractor before and never experienced it firsthand? This blog was created with you in mind!
Benefit 1: Less pain Read Full Post
Feb 20, 2023 | Arthritis, Chiropractic Integrated Practice, Holistic Health Care, Natural Pain Relief
There are millions of Americans that suffer from arthritis pains every day. In many instances, the pain is worse during the winter months. You don’t have to live with the pain! You may not think about visiting a chiropractor, who assumedly only deals with back pains, when you are feeling pains in your hands. Chiropractic care has been proven to help patients deal with the pain and inflammation from arthritis. Advanced Medical of Twin Cities wants to share with you some of the top reasons why our office can help you deal with the painful effects of arthritis.
It may come as no surprise that people who suffer from chronic pain find that pain Read Full Post
Feb 10, 2023 | Therapeutic Yoga
Yoga is a popular, safe, and well-respected form of exercise. Yoga is not only a great way to relieve tension and stress, but it can also reduce back pain and help maintain a healthy spine. Research has shown that chiropractic care can be enhanced by adding therapeutic exercise. Other studies have also shown that specific yoga therapy is equally effective as stretching and exercises provided by physical therapists. The bottom line is that therapeutic yoga can be an excellent addition to chiropractic care for spinal Read Full Post