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
As the nights get colder and the days get shorter, the fact that the fall season is upon us becomes very evident. Many people enjoy the fall season, smelling the fireplaces get fired up, feeling the crispness of the air, and watching the leaves turn to their warm palette of reds, yellows, and oranges. There are many people though, millions of Americans, that begin to get extremely stressed in the fall months. The summer is over, and kids are back to school Read Full Post
After a workplace accident occurs, it could cause injury or discomfort. When it comes to work-related injuries, there is often a lot of confusion around workers’ compensation and whether chiropractic care is covered. Workers’ compensation varies by state. However, in the state of Minnesota, if you are injured on the job, chiropractic care is covered under workers’ compensation. If you have suffered a workplace injury and are dealing with back or neck pain or lack of mobility, come to see a chiropractor at Advanced Medical of the Twin Cities as soon as you can!
When most people consider workers’ compensation, they typically think of massive injuries that occur on the job. While falls and overexertion lead to many workplace injuries, other common injuries include: Read Full Post
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand becomes compressed. Carpal tunnel can cause significant pain and result in numbness that makes it difficult to use your hand properly. Carpal tunnel affects approximately 3% of the population in the United States. If you have carpal tunnel, you are well-aware of how uncomfortable the condition can be. Fortunately, there are effective treatments that do not require surgery. Chiropractic care can help relieve the pain of carpal tunnel and can often improve mobility and range of motion in the process.
The first signs of carpal tunnel often include a feeling of pins and needles in the wrist, hands, and fingers. You may notice some numbness from time to time, especially after using Read Full Post
This is the time of year when we all may feel a little more stress due to the demands of the holidays. Unfortunately, stress at work can be a year-round issue further aggravated during these months. Everyone can benefit by learning skills to manage anxiety and fear at the workplace. The team at Advanced Medical of Twin Cities offers natural, effective stress relief, while incorporating the following strategies:
Relaxation helps reverse the physical effects of the fight-or-flight response. For instance, progressive muscle relaxation helps reduce muscle tension Read Full Post
Dealing with injuries is never ideal. Whether you are a kid struggling with a recent injury that occurred playing with friends, or you are an adult struggling with a work-related injury, our team at Advanced Medical of Twin Cities is here to help. We are proud to offer our clients diverse injury rehab options that are holistically based. Far too often, individuals commit to an invasive procedure that may require a long recovery period. Resorting to a significant procedure to address your injury may not be necessary. Read Full Post
