Posts tagged physical therapist
Runner’s Knee and Jumper’s Knee

It is difficult to pinpoint the direct cause of runner’s knee. In its basic form, runner’s knee occurs when that precious cartilage under your kneecap breaks down and is worn to the point where it is no longer protective, causing pain. Or, it can happen because your gait or biomechanics are off causing uneven tracking of the patella and resulting in uneven wear and tear. You may develop it because of an injury but the biggest culprit is overuse. You will notice knee pain during even the simplest activities like using stairs, squatting, and kneeling. So for those of you who live an active lifestyle, pay close attention to your knees.

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Bulging Discs / Sports Chiropractic Care and Conservative Treatment

Many people don’t realize that bulging discs can present without any symptoms, while others experience pain, tingling, or numbness that disrupts daily life. This is where an expert diagnosis from our team becomes critical. From this diagnosis and assessment of severity, we can work together on making the decision to consult with one of our trusted Spinal Surgeons for referral or continue with Conservative Care and Physical Therapy.
At Minnesota Movement Sports Chiropractic in Excelsior, we provide specialized care for bulging discs, herniated discs, and related spinal conditions. Whether your symptoms began after a workout, long hours at a desk, or something as simple as bending down to pick up a pencil, our trained Sports Chiropractors are here to help you recover—without the need for invasive procedures.

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Protocols vs. Concepts / When to follow the recipe

We all have that one dish that our mom or grandmother has made for years, right? Yet they rarely follow the recipe and yet it always turns out the same - delicious. How does that happen?!

Well, it’s because they understand that the concepts often outweigh the protocols.

The same goes with rehab and treatment. Protocol based care only gets us so far.

What do we do when someone is progressing faster than expected?
What about when someone isn’t progressing fast enough?
Or what do we do when that person is actually falling behind instead of progressing at all?!

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Could an MRI for Low Back Pain actually HURT us more?!

Research has proposed that if an individual with low back pain gets diagnostic imaging (such as MRI) without any explanation of normal vs. abnormal findings FIRST - their perceived outcome of recovery is drastically diminished.

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Your Time is Valuable - How investing more time on your health actually SAVES you time

Invest your time wisely. Prioritize your health. I’d rather see you for a longer duration of time once a week or once every couple weeks compared to 5 minute visits three times per week.End result? You get better. Fast. Oh, and you save time driving to and from the clinic! More time to enjoy your life!

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Are Chiropractors Real Doctors?! // Frequently Asked Questions

“Are you a real doctor?” It’s a question we see ALL THE TIME. And honestly, it doesn’t offend us! Rather, it shows us how much (or little) the world really knows about who chiropractors are and what we can do!

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