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We are excited to continue our quest to educate the community about health and wellness. We will be offering a variety classes and seminars at the clinic throughout the year.

We invite you to contact us with questions, and we wish you a healthy and well life.

Chiropractic has been based on the scientific fact that your nervous system controls the function of every cell in your body. This includes tissues, organs, and all of your systems. Chiropractic concerns itself with the relationship between the nervous system and the function of your body. When your nervous system is functioning without irritation, your body will better heal itself.

Your spinal cord is protected by the bones of your spine, called the vertebrae. Nerves exit between each of these 24 bones. Each of these vertebrae are made to be mobile so that your body can bend and twist. When these bones lose their normal motion, they can irritate the nervous system. This disrupts the function of the cells that these nerves control. The Chiropractic term for this is subluxation.

Your Chiropractor is trained to detect these areas of subluxation and correct them. After a thorough history and examination of your specific problem, your Doctor will recommend a specific care program. If your problem is a Chiropractic problem, your treatment will include adjustments. The word adjustment describes hundreds of ways of using carefully directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal bones to a more normal position and motion.

After years of training, your doctor has become an expert of using the right amount of force in the right direction to restore motion. There are many ways of doing this. Some require quick movement and others are slower involving a constant pressure.

There are millions worldwide who have put their trust in safe, scientifically proven health care for the entire family. There are hundreds of scientific studies that have endorsed Chiropractic as a safe program of care for patients of all ages. The New Zealand Government Commission 's report is one of the most detailed studies of Chiropractic care.

The report summarized in a 377 page book, devoted an entire chapter to the safety of Chiropractic. The study concludes that "spinal manipulation therapy in the hands of a registered chiropractor is safe...and can be effective in relieving musculoskeletal symptoms. "In 1994 the United States government study was looking for a way to reduce the high cost of caring for low back pain. The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research was headed by a 23 member panel of experts. The government document discourages bed rest, routine use of injections, and surgery.

By making Chiropractic care your first priority, you can protect yourself against complications and serious side effects of drugs and surgery.
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Chiropractic care can be beneficial during all stages of pregnancy. During this period of rapid development, hormonal changes cause laxity of connective ligaments. This will increase the motion in your joints. Although this a natural change to aid in delivery, it causes alot of women discomfort especially in the lower back. The change in the center of gravity with your growing abdomen will alter the stresses of the spine.

Another bodily change is the increase of breast size adapting the tissues to provide for breast feeding. As the breasts grow, many women feel uncomfortable in the upper back. Chiropractic care can be quite helpful.

Besides bringing relief to the discomforts many expectant mothers experience, chiropractic helps normalize the function of the nervous system. This is an important component of overall well-being and health.

Modifications are made in adjusting techniques with all stages of pregnancy. Your Doctor of Chiropractic has knowledge in the area of how to adapt treatment to fit your needs. Special precautions are taken to make your treatment easy and comfortable.

You may also notice the benefit of Chiropractic care during delivery. Many Chiropractic patients report that their deliveries were fast and more comfortable than deliveries previous to chiropractic care.
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Most people do not think regular headaches are anything unusual. The fact is, that headaches are so common that people do not realize they are not a normal part of life. Headaches are a sign that something is wrong. A frequent and overlooked cause of headaches is the malfunction in the spinal bones of the neck and upper back.

When the normal position or motion of the spine has become lost, sensitive nerves and blood vessels to the head can be affected. When the nerves and tissues are stretched and irritated they can produce throbbing headaches. Correcting the underlying cause is the only way to solve the problem. Aspirin and medications only cover up the symptoms and often mask warning signs.

Many people find relief with Chiropractic care. Many report headache relief while others find that they have less headaches. Every patient responds differently. Some patients take longer to heal than others because their spinal problems have existed undetected for many years. Enjoy the drug-free results that millions of patients have enjoyed. Contact your Doctor of Chiropractic today.
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The birthing process is one of the most traumatic events of our lives. Even the natural birthing methods cause stress to a developing spine. Many causes of newborn health complaints are the result of nervous system irritation. Colic, poor appetite, unexplained crying, breathing problems, and allergic reactions can be traced to the dysfunctioning nervous system caused by a malfunctioning spine.

Chiropractic adjusting techniques are modified to fit a child's size, unique problem, and weight. Parents often report that their children seem healthier than other kids their age. When a Chiropractor corrects spinal dysfunction, the nerves exiting between the spinal bones decrease in their irritation. When the nervous system is free of irritation all systems in the body function optimally. This includes the immune system which helps your body stay healthy.

Many spinal problems seen in adults begin in childhood. Proper spinal hygiene is an important part of better health.

A healthy diet, proper exercise, and a chiropractic lifestyle help to prepare for a happy, healthy child. Even before your child is born, they can benefit by having a mother who receives prenatal Chiropractic check ups.
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Automobile accidents can cause serious injuries. Many people experience a wide variety of symptoms following an accident, including neck pain, low back pain, headaches, jaw pain, stiffness, muscle spasm, decreased range of motion, numbness or tingling into the arms and/or legs, and even difficulty sleeping due to pain.

Doctors of Chiropractic are spine specialists uniquely trained to treat whiplash, and neck and low back pain, in addition to a wide variety of other injuries or complaints, without the use of drugs or surgery. Chiropractic treatment corrects spinal misalignments and helps the body to heal soft tissue injuries and reduce pain. Without proper treatment, permanent injuries may result and lead to chronic pain.

During the impact of the accident, especially if you are in a rear-end collision, the neck is forced to move past its normal range of motion. This causes the muscles and ligaments to stretch and tear, resulting in a sprain/strain injury. The victim may only feel slight discomfort at first, but neck and low back stiffness often become more severe a few hours to a few days later. Occasionally, however, a victim may not experience any symptoms for up to 5-6 months.

Under Minnesota’s no fault insurance system, you are covered 100% for treatment from your auto accident, including Chiropractic care. This means no out of pocket expense for you.
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Every body function is controlled by the brain sending and receiving messages by the nerves. When the bones of the spine become twisted and are not able to move in their normal pattern, the nerves that exit between those bones are affected. The communication system of the body is altered or disrupted. These disturbances can be very irritating.

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include lack of concentration, short attention span, impulsiveness, fidgeting, low tolerance, and poor social interaction. Since every child or adult has different symptoms and a separate medical history, an individualized program must be made. Chiropractic adjustments, craniosacral therapy, and nutritional counseling can be integrated to achieve positive results for each individual.

Chiropractors have reported success with ADD for years. A recent study presents statistics that show chiropractic care as 20-40% more effective than commonly used medications.
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Bronchial asthma is a condition that is very often encountered in a chiropractic office. Childhood asthma causes more time lost from school than any other single disorder. Young children with chronic asthma are typically on increasing doses of medication and continue to have problems controlling asthma attacks. Chiropractic treatment and nutritional counseling can be a more natural approach to reducing the symptoms and frequency of asthma attacks. Dr. Matousek utilizes both aspect when treating asthma patients.

The nerves that exit between the bones of the spine become irritated when the normal spinal movement is lost. These nerves travel to and affect every cell of the body, including the lungs. By removing the irritation, the nerves will function properly and give the lungs the proper messages being sent from he brain, allowing for the lungs to work optimally.
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Bedwetting or enuresis is a common condition in 20% or four to five year olds. The cause of the condition is unknown. None of the traditional therapies are supported by substantial research. It is a very sensitive subject that can causes considerable emotional trauma for children.

When the bones of the spine are not moving within their normal range, the nerves that exit between the bones become irritated. Since your nerves affect every cell of your body, they influence organs such as the bladder. When a chiropractor restores normal motion in the spine, the nerves are able to function properly. Taking the stress away from the nerves allows the organs to function optimally.
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Colic is a term used to describe persistent crying for no apparent reason in otherwise healthy infants. This behavior is believed to be a reaction to pain. Gentle spinal adjustments may cure infant colic. 94% of infants suffering from colic showed a decrease of symptoms when utilizing chiropractic care.

There is a high incidence of abnormal spinal joint function found in infants that show signs of colic. There is also a demonstrated link between spinal and digestive function through reflexes in the nervous system. This is why chiropractic care is so effective in treating colic. Researchers have concluded that standard chiropractic treatment constitutes an effective treatment of infantile colic. Recently Parent magazine endorsed chiropractic as an optimal choice for colic relief.
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A spinal disc is a small piece of cartilage that is located between the bones of the spine. There is a soft, jelly like center that helps to cushion and absorb shock for the spine. When the discs are healthy, they allow for normal bending and turning of the spine.

Spinal discs have a poor blood supply. When they are injured, the health of the disc can deteriorate. It may also deteriorate over time because the pumping action of normal disc motion is reduced when spinal joints become twisted. The pumping action is what gives the disc nutrition and helps eliminate waste products.

Chiropractic care is to help restore more normal motion to the spinal joint. Better function of the spine will help reduce disc bulging, reduce inflammation, and start the healing of surrounding tissues.
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Ear infections are a very painful condition common in childhood. Research has shown that ear infections may be caused by improper drainage of the deep neck lymphatics. When a doctor looks inside your child's ear, they will see a build up of fluid behind the ear drum or tympanic membrane. This fluid is a place where a virus or bacteria can reproduce and cause an infection. Increased muscle tone or spasm appear to be a major factor of this reduced lymph drainage.

Chiropractic adjustments applied to the neck restores normal movement of the bones of the spine and normal function of the nerves that exit in-between the bones. This will reduce or eliminate tight neck muscles responsible for blocking normal drainage of lymph fluid. Once normal drainage is restored, the infection can heal and this reduces the recurrence of ear infections.

A major benefit of having chiropractic adjustments is an increased immunity. The adjustment removes nerve irritation, allowing the nervous system to function properly. With your nervous system working at it's best, all systems function optimally, without added stress. This includes the immune system.

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Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine. This disorder typically appears in the teenage years and affects approximately 4-5 million Americans. Scoliosis affects children as well as adults.

Regular chiropractic checkups can help in detecting and treating scoliosis. An untreated spinal curvature may advance quickly, especially during periods of rapid growth. Because the spinal bones continue to grow well into the early 20s, if left uncorrected, scoliosis often become more severe. When the curvature is detected early, there are chiropractic treatments that can help minimize the curvature and prevent its increase. Even as adults, chiropractic care helps to provide pain relief to people affected by scoliosis. >back to top

Low back pain can be caused by many different factors. Pain sensitive nerves exit between the spinal bones. When the bones become twisted and do not move in their normal pattern, they irritate these nerves. The smooth surfaces on which these joints glide can become rough and irritated with age and stress.

Another cause of low back pain can be a disc problem. A bulging disc can put direct pressure on the spinal cord or a nerve. The result is often numbness or pain down the leg. These symptoms may also appear due to the swelling that goes along with a low back injury or irritation.

The chiropractic approach is to help restore a more normal motion of the spinal bones. The success of this has been well documented in numerous research reports. Chiropractic treatment has helped many people with low back pain avoid surgery.
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