My baby has been diagnosed with acid reflux. Can chiropractic care help him? At Watkins Family Chiropractic, we hear this question quite often and the answer is yes. Acid reflux and many other digestive conditions can be helped with spinal adjustments by a chiropractor. It is believed that the process of being carried in the…
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Whiplash and Icy Weather
Whiplash is the effect of sprain and strain in the neck, most often due to some type of accident which “whips” the neck back & forth, thereby injuring nerves. Commonly caused by having your vehicle rear-ended by another vehicle, we have seen an increase of whiplash from another type of accident – slipping and…
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As I was driving around Savage this morning, I noticed a group of young people out for a run. It looks like the cross country runners from the Prior Lake High School are getting a jump-start on the upcoming season. It got me wondering how many of those athletes are, or soon would be, suffering…
read moreStay Healthy, Stay Cool
Everyone is talking about, and suffering through, the recent heat wave. It’s no different here in Savage Minnesota! Can chiropractic care help keep you cool in the summer heat? As much as I’d like to say it does, there isn’t any evidence that shows that chiropractic adjustments help you keep cool! However, we do realize…
read moreCelebrating Freedom - From Pain!
The Memorial Day weekend, the “official” start of summer, is almost here. Families all over the country will be gathering together to enjoy barbecues, the beautiful weather, a day off from work and school, and just being together. It’s also a day remember those that have given their lives for our freedom. The freedom we…
read moreWill Insurance Cover My Chiropractic Care?
When meeting new and potential patients I’m frequently asked, “Will my insurance cover my chiropractic treatments?” Most of the time, the answer is, “Yes.” As companies and insurance carriers search for ways to promote preventative care and wellness programs, more and more are covering chiropractic care in their health plans. Employees increasingly request chiropractic care…
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