You don’t have to be the next Rory McIlroy or Serena Williams to end up with elbow tendonitis. We see golfers, tennis players, carpenters, desk workers, and even parents juggling babies all walk through our doors with the same complaint — a sharp, nagging pain on the inside or outside of the elbow that just won’t quit.
Our goal isn’t just to quiet the pain. It’s to fix why that tendon is angry in the first place — and build a stronger, more resilient arm that can handle whatever you throw at it (or swing, or type, or hammer).
The shoulder is “the overachiever of the body.” It’s supposed to move in all directions — but when something isn’t doing its job (usually your scapular stabilizers or thoracic spine), the shoulder joint pays the price.
If you’ve ever felt that deep, annoying pinch in the front or top of your shoulder when reaching overhead — yeah, that’s not something to ignore. Shoulder impingement (sometimes mimicking rotator cuff tendonitis) can creep up on anyone from desk workers and weekend warriors to CrossFit athletes, swimmers, and golfers. It’s one of the most common shoulder issues we treat here at Minnesota Movement Chiropractic & Sports Rehab.
Jumper’s knee doesn’t just happen to jumpers.
Truth is, we see plenty of runners, lifters, pickleball players — even desk-jockeys — dealing with nagging pain right below their kneecap. Patellar tendinitis (or patellar tendonitis… however you like to spell it) is an overuse injury that happens when your quadriceps overpower your glutes, placing repetitive stress on the patellar tendon over time.
When this tendon gets angry, it lets you know — with sharp, achy, or burning pain right below the kneecap.
Plantar fasciitis occurs when tiny tears develop in the connective tissue (called the plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot. This often leads to sharp, stabbing pain in the heel—especially first thing in the morning or after long periods of standing or walking.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common and frustrating causes of foot pain—especially for runners, walkers, and active individuals in the Lake Minnetonka area. At Minnesota Movement Sports Chiropractic in Excelsior, we go beyond simply treating symptoms. We help you uncover the real cause of your plantar fasciitis so you can move pain-free again for the long term. Not just relief - RESULTS.
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If you're dealing with headaches, you're far from alone. Studies show nearly 90% of Americans suffer from headaches at some point. Unfortunately, many people resort to painkillers that offer only temporary relief. Here at Minnesota Movement Chiropractic we specialize in helping active individuals and athletes throughout the Lake Minnetonka area find lasting relief from persistent headaches. Whether you suffer from cervicogenic headaches, migraine headaches, or tension headaches, our comprehensive approach is designed to address the root cause—not just mask the symptoms.
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I am going to run the Twin Cities Marathon this upcoming October.
Why? Because so many people are telling me not to. And I’m stubborn.
For every person telling me not to, there are 3.3 people telling me I should and cheering me on (I took a poll on Instagram so these numbers are accurate), so it’s not all negative reinforcement happening.
But why are people telling me that I shouldn’t run this marathon?! Or what are some common reasons people are against running? And why are their reasons all wrong?
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