At the end of nearly every pharmaceutical advertisement comes a long list of side effects to consider before taking the medication. Sometimes those side effects are concerning enough to make people reconsider whether the drug is worth taking at all. In the United...
Chiropractic Care Blog
Personal Injury Questions & Answers
Here are a number of questions I receive regularly from my clients about chiropractic care.
The Car Accident Is Over, but Your Quality of Life Still Isn’t the Same. What Happens Now?
After a serious motor vehicle accident, most people focus on the immediate problems: The emergency room visit Vehicle damage Insurance claims Medical appointments Pain management Chiropractic and massage therapy Missed work and financial stress But many accident...
Spinal maintenance- is it for you?
Does Your Nervous System Need a Good “Cleaning”? Most people understand the importance of routine maintenance. We change the oil in our cars.We rotate our tires.We go to the dentist to prevent decay and future problems. But what about your spine and nervous system? At...
Wellness care for the fatigued
Are You Tired of Putting Yourself Last? For years, many people ignore their health while trying to keep up with everything else life demands. You may be focused on: Supporting your family Paying bills Managing debt Working overtime Keeping up with inflation...
Why should I get adjusted?
Are Wellness Chiropractic Adjustments Right for You? Many people ask an important question after completing a treatment plan: “If I no longer have symptoms, why should I continue chiropractic care?” Others wonder whether they should try chiropractic for the very first...
South Metro car accident with injury
What Should I Do After Being Hit by a Distracted Driver? Being struck unexpectedly by a driver who was texting and driving is one of the most frustrating and stressful experiences a person can go through. Even when you are driving cautiously and defensively, accidents...
How Long Do Headaches Take to Heal After a Car Accident?
One of the most common questions patients ask after a motor vehicle accident is: “How long will these headaches last?” The honest answer is that healing time varies from patient to patient. While there are common trends in recovery, every nervous system responds...
Can Chiropractic Adjustments Really Help Tension Headaches?
Yes—chiropractic care can be very effective for patients suffering from tension headaches. Headaches are often your body’s way of signaling that something is wrong. In many cases, tension headaches develop because the body is under ongoing mental stress, physical...
Does Chiropractic Care Really Work for Low Back Pain?
If you’re dealing with low back pain, you’re far from alone. In fact, medical literature in the United States shows that nearly 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. That statistic is eye-opening—but there’s also good news. Most cases...
Severe Hip Pain but Normal X-Rays — Can a Chiropractor Help?
If your hip pain has become so intense that you’re struggling to walk, but your X-rays came back normal, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. In fact, this is often a very common and treatable case in chiropractic care. Why Your X-Rays Are Normal but...
South Metro Wellness News
Updates and other blogs from South Metro Wellness
The Car Accident Is Over, but Your Quality of Life Still Isn’t the Same. What Happens Now?
After a serious motor vehicle accident, most people focus on the immediate problems: The emergency room visit Vehicle damage Insurance claims Medical appointments Pain management Chiropractic and massage therapy Missed work and financial stress But many accident...
South Metro car accident with injury
What Should I Do After Being Hit by a Distracted Driver? Being struck unexpectedly by a driver who was texting and driving is one of the most frustrating and stressful experiences a person can go through. Even when you are driving cautiously and defensively, accidents...
How Long Do Headaches Take to Heal After a Car Accident?
One of the most common questions patients ask after a motor vehicle accident is: “How long will these headaches last?” The honest answer is that healing time varies from patient to patient. While there are common trends in recovery, every nervous system responds...
“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...
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...
Peace, Strength, and Springtime Prosperity
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you reading this. I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful day and weekend. Here in Minnesota, February has surprised us with sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures. It almost feels like spring has arrived early. And with spring comes a...
“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...
I Had Low Back Pain Before My Car Accident — Who Pays for My Care Now?
If you were already dealing with low back pain and were then rear-ended while stopped, it is very common for your symptoms to suddenly become more severe, more limiting, and harder to ignore. Many patients worry that because they had back pain before the accident,...
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