Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You?
September 3, 2024
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor If our mothers and grandmothers were correct in their assertion that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis and all manner of other bad things, then many of us would be crippled. The truth is that, while knuckle cracking...
Tech Neck and Its Impact on Health
August 27, 2024Tech Neck and Its Impact on Health How tech neck contributes to chronic neck pain and explore effective chiropractic strategies for relief Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability, affecting 30% of the working population. Alarmingly, nearly half of those with neck pain continue to experience persistent or...
The Secrets to Back Pain
August 20, 2024The Secrets to Back Pain Explore the complex causes of back pain and how chiropractic care can offer relief and prevention. As chiropractors, a common question we often hear is, “What am I doing that causes my back pain?” While there are instances where we can identify specific structural issues...
Why is Our Chiropractic Clinic Located in Edina?
August 13, 2024Why is Our Chiropractic Clinic Located in Edina? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor There is an old adage in the real estate business that the three most important factors in real estate are “location, location, location”. I think that statement is humorous, and also contains a lot of truth. For...
How Does ScoliBrace Work?
August 6, 2024How Does ScoliBrace Work? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor I have often been asked how ScoliBrace works, and also how it differs from other brace technologies. To begin with, I should explain what ScoliBrace is. ScoliBrace is a rigid plastic brace that is designed to put corrective forces into scoliosis....
Can a Chiropractor Fix a Herniated Disk?
July 23, 2024Can a Chiropractor Fix a Herniated Disk? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor The short answer to this question is often, yes, but sometimes, no. Let’s begin by defining terms. A disk is the cushion between each of the vertebra (spinal bones). Discs consist of layers of tough cartilage with a...
Overcome Injuries Fast with Softwave TRT
July 16, 2024Overcome Injuries Fast with Softwave TRT Experience the benefits of cutting-edge, non-invasive therapy to keep enjoying activities without the downtime. Our Minnesota summers are precious, offering a brief 3-4 month window to engage in beloved outdoor activities like golf, tennis, pickleball, hiking, and running. With such a limited time to...
Pediatric Chiropractic Care for Babies
July 9, 2024Pediatric Chiropractic Care for Babies Just like adults, kids and babies need to be able to move their bodies with ease. Since they often can’t communicate their exact needs, a pediatric chiropractor is someone specifically trained to assess the spine and treat spinal misalignments or subluxations in the pediatric population....
Is Chiropractic Care Addictive?
July 2, 2024Is Chiropractic Care Addictive? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor One of the problems, among others, with crack cocaine, heroin, and opioid painkillers is that they are indeed addictive. They create a physiological dependency that gets hardwired into the hapless user’s biochemistry. The person, then, has little control over their cravings...
Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain
June 24, 2024Chiropractic Care for Shoulder Pain By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor Shoulder pain is not just a single entity, but is a symptom associated with many different conditions. People can have shoulder pain because they simply strained a muscle, on one end of the spectrum; and they can have shoulder pain...
Shoulder Pain: Common Conditions and Causes
June 19, 2024Shoulder Pain: Common Conditions and Causes Chiropractic Care Can Treat Common Issues Related to Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is a frequent complaint that can affect people of all ages and activity levels. The shoulder is a complex joint with a wide range of motion, making it susceptible to various injuries...
Can SoftWave Therapy Relieve Osteoarthritis?
June 11, 2024Can SoftWave Therapy Relieve Osteoarthritis? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor The short answer is, "yes", but the answer requires a bit more explanation. First of all, "SoftWave Therapy" uses acoustic (sound) shock waves to create a beneficial effect in injured or damaged tissues. This technology was first created in the...
Non-Invasive Solutions for Knee Osteoarthritis
June 4, 2024Non-Invasive Solutions for Knee Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by the gradual wearing down of cartilage, knee osteoarthritis can lead to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility, significantly impacting quality of life. Traditional treatments range from lifestyle...
The Best Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatic Pain Relief
May 28, 2024The Best Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatic Pain Relief By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor Sciatic nerve pain, also known as “sciatica”, can be extremely painful and even disabling. It occurs when the sciatic nerve is being irritated, compressed, stretched or has been traumatized because of such things as herniated discs in...
Understanding and Treating Sciatica Pain
May 21, 2024Understanding and Treating Sciatica Pain Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttocks and down one leg due to compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body – it starts in the low back and runs down the back...
How Shockwave Therapy is Changing Sports Injury Treatment
May 14, 2024How Shockwave Therapy is Changing Sports Injury Treatment In the world of sports, injuries are often seen as setbacks, halting the progress of athletes, and keeping them off the field. However, a revolutionary treatment is changing the game - shockwave therapy. This innovative approach to sports injury treatment is not...
The Three Most Common Sports Injuries
May 7, 2024The Three Most Common Sports Injuries How Chiropractic Can Help Relieve Them By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor The three most common sports injuries are sprains, strains, and fractures. A sprain occurs when the ligaments, which are the supporting structures around joints, are stretched to the point that there is microscopic...
Navigating Weight Loss
April 23, 2024Navigating Weight Loss A Comprehensive Guide to the Ideal Protein Protocol Navigating weight loss in today’s world with an abundance of “diets” and the advancement of weight loss drugs can be difficult. If you are looking to lose weight, whether that be 10 pounds or 100 pounds, the Ideal Protein...
Why Do Food Sensitivities Matter?
April 16, 2024Why Do Food Sensitivities Matter? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor Let me begin by saying that the topic of food allergy and sensitivity is fraught with confusion. In the medical community, the term “allergy” implies that certain mechanisms are being employed by your body to produce an immune response to...
Chiropractic Care Offers Aid for Migraine Headaches
April 9, 2024Chiropractic Care Offers Aid for Migraine Headaches Migraine headaches are one of the 10 most disabling conditions that impact millions of people in each year. These headaches interfere with education, careers, and social activities. Despite the prevalence of migraine headaches, however, fewer than 5% of migraine suffers have been seen...
Customized Postural Analysis and Correction
April 2, 2024Customized Postural Analysis and Correction Improve Posture With The Help Of Chiropractic BioPhysics by Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor Does it matter whether you have good posture, or is it just something that your mother nagged you about to irritate you? As with most things in life, your mother was correct....
The Vital Role of Pediatric Chiropractic
March 26, 2024The Vital Role of Pediatric Chiropractic Ensuring a Healthy Start in Early Development The human body is dynamic, meaning it MOVES! Movement is essential for health and well-being as long as the movements are done with intention and proper function. As we age, we tend to become more sedentary at...
The Low Back Pain Epidemic
March 19, 2024The Back Pain Epidemic Our Perspective on Low Back Pain Treatment Back pain is a widespread issue affecting millions of Americans, regardless of age, occupation, or lifestyle. In this blog, we will explore the complexities, exploring its various forms, causes, and the impact it has on individuals and society as...
Is Chiropractic Care Worth It?
March 12, 2024Is Chiropractic Care Worth It? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor This could be the shortest blog in history because I could simply say a resounding, “yes”, but I think there is a more thoughtful response to the question that will make some sense and be helpful. Whenever one makes a...
How Often Should I See a Chiropractor?
March 5, 2024How Often Should I See a Chiropractor? By Dr. Tim Fargo, Chiropractor This is a question that I have heard many times. The answer is that it all depends. How often you see a chiropractor depends on what your condition is, how severe it is, and what your goals are...
SoftWave Therapy: Foot & Ankle Care
February 27, 2024SoftWave Therapy: Foot & Ankle Care The Breakthrough of Softwave Tissue Regenerative Therapy Foot and ankle conditions can be debilitating, greatly impacting your quality of life. Traditional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, but a breakthrough in regenerative medicine has paved the way for a more effective approach. Softwave tissue...
Revolutionizing Knee Recovery: The Power of Softwave TRT
February 20, 2024Revolutionizing Knee Recovery: The Power of Softwave TRT Discover a New Era of Non-Invasive Healing for Knee Osteoarthritis, Meniscus Tears, and Ligament Injuries In the ever-evolving landscape of regenerative medicine, breakthroughs with Softwave Tissue Regenerative Therapy are reshaping the way we approach healing. This non-invasive treatment uses a shockwave to...
Shockwave Therapy and the Rotator Cuff
February 13, 2024Shockwave Therapy and the Rotator Cuff Revolutionizing Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation: The Power of Shockwave Therapy The rotator cuff is a complex of muscles that surround the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint is unique in its mobility as compared to other joints in the body. It sits in a relatively shallow...
Softwave Therapy for the Treatment of Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
February 6, 2024Softwave Therapy for the Treatment of Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow A Revolutionary Non-Invasive Treatment for Sports Injuries If you have had either tennis or golfer’s elbow, as I have, you will attest to how vexing a problem it can be. When you have one of these conditions, even simple tasks...
Neck Pain Can Be a Real Pain in the Neck
January 30, 2024Neck Pain Can Be a Real Pain in the Neck By Dr Tim Fargo, Chiropractor Next to lower back pain, neck pain is easily the second most common complaint seen in chiropractic offices. The causes range from simple muscle strain and imbalance to herniated discs and spinal fractures. Obviously, the...