Sprout Chiropractic & Wellness Blog; Roseville, MN

Ever thought...What's that popping sound when I get adjusted? Here's your answer!   The popping sound is technically called "cavitation", though many people call it "cracking". When a Nitrogen gas bubble is trapped in a joint it makes a "popping" sound when the joint is adjusted.   --Think about "popping" a cork on champagne. No damage is done by the cork popping - just the release of gas in the bottle. While cavitation is not necessary (sometimes the joint has no gas bubble in it) it is certainly the "sound of relief" for many people!

To Your Health August, 2013 (Vol. 07, Issue 08) Getting Back on Your Feet After an Ankle Sprain By Thomas Michaud, DC In the U.S. alone, 23,000 people sprain their ankle each day, resulting in 1.6 million doctor office visits annually. The direct and indirect costs (e.g., lost days from work) associated with treating ankle sprains  exceed  $1.1 billion annually . To make matters worse, these numbers do not take into account the long-term disability often associated with ankle sprains. In a 10-year follow-up of patients suffering ankle sprains, 72 percent showed signs of arthritis in the ankle joint. Given the serious long-term consequences associated with ankle sprains, it is important to identify which individuals are prone to injury. Although numerous factors have been proven to correlate with the development of ankle sprains (such as high arches, impaired balance, tight calves, and decreased cardiovascular fitness), by far, the best predictors

Massage in a Chiropractic Office vs. Massage in a Packaged Spa Setting People all over the world get massages every day. There are plenty of different settings where people can get massage; so how do you know you are getting the best results from your massage therapist?   People tend to look at how far their money can go. Joining a spa set-up where you need to come every month for a lesser price is very popular, but how do you know you are not just another client they see day to day? Are they are looking for results or keeping track of your last massage and improvements? Wouldn't it be nice to go to a massage therapist that deals with anatomy everyday and works side by side with a chiropractor where they have the opportunity discuss cases and get a better insight to conditions they are working on? Massage therapists in chiropractic offices get to work on clients in a professional mind set. This allows the massage therapists to grow in their knowledge of anatomy as well as th