If your daughter is taking dance classes and complaining of hip pain or pain in her sides, it is completely reasonable to wonder what the best next step should be. One of the safest and most conservative ways to begin evaluating hip, back, or side pain in children and...
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Personal Injury Questions & Answers
Here are a number of questions I receive regularly from my clients about chiropractic care.
“Most People Blame Winter for Car Accidents in Minnesota… But Spring May Be Worse.”
When most people think about car accidents in Minnesota, they immediately picture winter conditions — icy roads, blowing snow, freezing temperatures, and poor visibility. Winter certainly creates dangerous driving conditions. However, many people are surprised to...
Hip Pain After Sitting With Tingling Down the Leg: Can Chiropractic Help?
Do you notice hip pain after sitting for long periods, followed by tingling or numbness running down your hip and thigh? Many people assume this must be a low back problem. However, that isn’t always the case. Even without low back pain, these symptoms may signal...
What a Beautiful Spring Day in Minnesota!
Did You Know Chiropractic May Help With Spring Allergy Symptoms? Spring in Minnesota is something we wait for all year. The sunshine, the fresh air, the melting snow — it feels like new life. But for many people, spring also brings: Nasal congestion Itchy eyes...
Not Just Patients Are Being Fixed Around Here!
It’s official! After putting it off for far too long, Bill (my wonderful landlord) and I have made repairing the widening crack in the clinic wall a priority this week. Happy Spring, everybody! 🌷 Standing there looking at that crack, I couldn’t help but smile. It...
I Rear-Ended Someone on Icy Roads. My Neck Hurts and I Have Sharp Pain Down My Left Arm. Can Chiropractic Help? Will Insurance Penalize Me?
First — take a breath. Accidents happen. Especially on icy Minnesota roads. If you could undo it, you would. But right now, your focus needs to be on one thing: Your health and recovery. Will My Insurance Penalize Me for Seeing a Chiropractor? Short answer: No. In...
I Had My First Visit After a Car Accident at South Metro Wellness Clinic — What’s Next?
Great question. If you were recently evaluated after your auto accident at South Metro Wellness Clinic in Burnsville, MN, your next step is called the Report of Findings. This visit is so important that it is scheduled separately from your initial evaluation. Why?...
I Was Injured in an Auto Accident. Does Insurance Cover Chiropractic If I Have Medicare?
First, the entire team at South Metro Wellness Clinic in Burnsville, MN is truly sorry you’re going through this. Being injured in a wrongful auto accident is overwhelming. You may be dealing with: Vehicle damage and repair decisions Medical appointments Pain and...
“I Feel Better After My Accident — Why Do I Need to Continue Chiropractic Treatment?”
This is one of the most common questions Dr. Christine Rankin, DC of South Metro Wellness Clinic in Burnsville, MN hears from personal injury patients: “I’m not in pain anymore. Why do I need to keep coming?” It’s a fair question. Chiropractic appointments require...
Should I Lift Weights While Undergoing Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain?
If you’ve just started chiropractic treatment for shoulder pain, you may be wondering: “Should I stop lifting weights while I’m healing?” According to Dr. Christine Rankin, DC of South Metro Wellness Clinic, the answer in most cases is no — you should continue...
South Metro Wellness News
Updates and other blogs from South Metro Wellness
I Was Broad-Sided in Apple Valley MN — How Soon Can I See a Chiropractor for Mid-Back Pain?
If you were T-boned or broad-sided in Apple Valley, MN, and are experiencing severe mid-back pain, stiffness, or one-sided body pain, you are not alone—and you are not overreacting. Injuries from a side-impact collision are often more complex and more painful than...
Do I Need a Referral to See an Injury Chiropractor After a Car Accident in Burnsville, MN?
Do I Need a Referral to See an Injury Chiropractor After a Car Accident in Burnsville, MN? If you were treated in the ER immediately after a T-bone car accident and discharged with time off work, muscle relaxers, and pain medication, you may still be wondering: Do I...
I Was Injured in a High-Impact Car Accident and I’m Still in Pain — What Can I Do? Does insurance cover chiropractic after a car accident? What if I don’t have health insurance.
If you were recently involved in a high-impact car accident and are dealing with whiplash, concussion symptoms, body aches, headaches, or persistent pain, you are not alone. Many patients leave the emergency room with muscle relaxers and instructions to rest, only to...
I Was in a Rear-End Collision and My Knee Hurts — Should I Tell My Doctor? Can a Chiropractor Treat Knee Pain?
Yes — you should absolutely tell your doctor about any knee pain after a car accident, even if your main focus has been on your neck and back. After any motor vehicle collision, it is very common for injuries to occur that patients were not expecting or may not...
Why Is Chiropractic Important Even After a Minor Car Accident?
After even a minor car accident, it is possible that your musculoskeletal and nervous system health has been affected. Many people in Burnsville, MN and surrounding areas are surprised when symptoms appear days or even weeks after a collision. It is very common to...
UMZU Betaine gut support product review
Betaine was a recommended product in the frequently bought together section on the UMZU website (https://umzu.com/) alongside Floracil50. After trying the product which is described as a "do it all" I was impressed with the immediate results in upper digestion speed...
Other Benefits of Massage Therapy
To parlay on our body brain/gut connection theme here at South Metro Wellness, our video today revisits the additional benefits of massage therapy unrelated to pain relief. Thank you for watching! From our gut to yours, Dr. Rankin
UMZU Gut Support Bundle- Final Product Review
Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you:) Enjoy today's video as we review how the UMZU products improve our gut health when used in conjunction. Your gut health is so important as it is the base of your life force, and when speaking in terms of nutrition it is...
ZUACV Probiotic with Apple Cider Vinegar First Impression Review
Today we review the initial results with combining the zuACV prebiotic with the Floracil50 probiotic. If you want to amplify your results for gut health and function by using probiotics, you may want to try this prebiotic to give...
UMZU Gut health support bundle unboxing
Today we unbox the UMZU gut health bundle purchased directly from the UMZU website. This product bundle contains three products from the line all designed to support your gut health. Two of the products have been previously tested out and reviewed in their own videos....
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