Active Family Chiropractic-Plymouth, MN

Thank you to my patients! Sun Newspapers Readers Choice Awards-Best Chiropractic Office in Plymouth 2024.

Looking for an "old guy stretching routine"? At the request of one of my "old guys" (he's really not!) I created a little follow along video. Pause it and do each stretch for 30 seconds and move on. Questions, comments or concerns ping me below.

https://youtu.be/zq63cWsF3Fs

Old Man Stretch Video Great stretches for those of us needing a stretch routine to combat aging

Just a reminder that I will be open both today and Monday normal hours. Have a fun and safe July 4th weekend!

Are gluten free diets helpful for weight loss? They are if you don't replace the gluten with a bunch of gluten free bagels and other processed crap!

https://www.verywellhealth.com/losing-weight-gluten-free-563072

5 Successful Strategies for How to Weight Loss When You're Gluten-Free Discover these 5 tips that can help you achieve success when you eat gluten-free but are trying to lose weight.

This is my absolute favorite healthy summertime recipe:
https://www.cookingatthecottage.com/recipe-box/9t2skm1h7vkbjw8jmdznyijqp2s8hy

Asparagus & Melon Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Crispy Prosciutto — Cooking at the Cottage Perfectly roasted asparagus is like placing a spring bouquet on a plate. Flavor complements are added with a generous garnish of juicy, ripe cantaloupe, fresh mozzarella, and crispy prosciutto. A sweet balsamic drizzle finishes the dish. Serves 2-4. Ingredients: 2-4 oz prosciutto 1 lb of aspara

Do you need help choosing the right bike saddle? My friends at Gear West can help as well as this article.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/bike-fit/choose-right-saddle-411760

How to choose the right saddle for you - Cycling Weekly Finding the right saddle can take work - but the bottom line is that the vast majority of people can set themselves up so that they can cycle without pain, and time spent investigating the options can make a big difference

Meaning to try Pilates? Here is a youtube channel that I like. 10 minute core series to get you started. Ask me if you have any questions.

https://youtu.be/fovVZ0CwU3A

Pilates Basic Core Routine This is a simple and short 10 minute Pilates basic core routine. This is a perfect Pilates class if you are new to Pilates or want to work on stabilizing mus...

Do you have a gamer in your life? Unfortunately I have seen BIG injuries from gaming and poor ergonomic set ups. This article will start you on the right road.

https://esportshealthcare.com/gaming-posture/

Gaming posture: 7 tips for better health - Esports Healthcare Gaming posture is incredibly important considering the amount of time gamers spend in seated positions. Fortunately, posture has become a hot topic in esports.

Do you ever wonder if you are hurting yourself by the way you sleep?

https://www.healthline.com/health/best-sleeping-position -your-back

Best Sleeping Position for Better Sleep and Health Knowing your best sleeping position can be harder than you think. That’s why it may be worth it for you to try a new position tonight. You might gain more than just a good night’s sleep.

Looking to get into running for the first time? Here is couch to 5k plan to shed those Covid lbs that have build up! https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/5km/a760067/six-week-beginner-5k-schedule/

This plan will take you from beginner to 5K in just six weeks A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don't run at all yet, and is designed to get you round comfortably, probably with a few short walk breaks

Looking for a new mattress? Here is a handy quiz I found online: https://www.mattressdepotusa.com/sleep-quiz/

Sleep Quiz | Analyze Your Sleep | Mattress Depot USA Our sleep quiz is here to help you determine your sleep quality and find the best mattress to improve your rest! Take yours today!

Need to reduce your stress levels? 1) Get outside 2) Start exercising.

Here is an article from Harvard on the link between exercise and stress reduction: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax

Exercising to relax - Harvard Health Exercise reduces stress hormones and stimulates production of endorphins, which together help foster relaxation. Other techniques, such as breathing exercises and muscle relaxation, can enhance the stress-beating effects of exercise.

Looking to shed some pandemic pounds? This is my favorite weight loss app:https://www.loseit.com/

I have heard good things about https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Download one on your phone now and be ready for the weekend.

Lose It! - Calorie counting made easy With 40 million downloads and over 100 million pounds lost, Lose It! is on a mission to help the world achieve a healthy weight through calorie tracking and personal nutrition education.

Need a little inspiration to eat your vegetables? My best tips is to grow them yourself. Here is a great article to sneak them in more often: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-ways-to-eat-more-veggies

17 Creative Ways to Eat More Vegetables There's more to veggies than just eating them plain. Here are 17 ways to add veggies to your everyday dishes and amp up the nutrients.

Those darn men....ever wonder why the men in your life just seem look at salads and they lose weight? Here is a handy chart showing the differences between calorie burn and the sexes: https://www.fitneass.com/calories-burned-in-30-min/

Calories Burned In 30 Minutes - Male vs Female - Fitneass We all heard that men have an advantage when it comes to calories burned through exercises. But do men really burn calories faster than women?

Need a refresher on neck stretches? If you are logging too much laptop time, check out this video I made: https://youtu.be/9oPjYBfMUFw

Neck stretches for desk workers Make certain to do the side stretches in both directions

Hopefully we all have the home office set up figured out at this stage of the game but if you need another reminder on how to set it up, check this article out: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/home-office-ergonomics.html

Home Office Ergonomics: Tips on Working Remotely Can your do-it-yourself workstation put you at risk of ergonomic overuse injuries and strains? We asked a Cedars-Sinai ergonomics expert how to prevent and avoid injuries while working in the makeshift home office.

Why is it important to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night? Sleeping< 7 hours per night is associated with
increased risk for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, frequent mental distress and all cause mortality.

Read all about it here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/24857917?seq=1

I am open today until noon and then back again Monday morning. Enjoy your weekend!

A little birthday present for me...Best of Plymouth 2021 and no I don't pay for these awards. :) Thanks to the nominating committee and to my fantastic patients!

https://plymouth.company-honor-info-2021.com/PressReleaseub.aspx?cc=DMM9-XBHU-9LMM

Press Release PLYMOUTH March 17, 2021 -- Active Family Chiropractic has been selected for the 2021 Best of Plymouth Award in the Chiropractors category by the Plymouth Award Program.

Here is a little video I just made on selecting the proper pillow. In the fb thumbnail, it looks like I am worried the pillow is going to attack me. If anyone knows how to fix this, I am all ears. If you need help finding a pillow, please let me know.

https://youtu.be/wE0bUSTtAos

Selecting the right pillow

Pain in your heels when you get out of bed? I can make you custom orthotics if you are having foot issues. Here is a little article to help you get some relief: https://www.chiroeco.com/everything-know-plantar-fasciitis/

www.chiroeco.com

Come celebrate George Washington at your chiropractor's office today because as typical, I am open! 730-12 and 3-545.

Great article on nutrition and your immune system. https://archive.theamericanchiropractor.com/issue/20210101?fbclid=IwAR1oTFNTpb_E7ygDbji8M3H4X8BApAC8vRmfVlXyUCH4CAmVOw08bfEkN28 #!&pid=24

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Step One back towards a normal life. Standing in line for my first nasty little virus shot like a dog getting it's rabies tag.

Chiropractor friends, if your health department is also a miserable failure Criminal clown show like Hennepin County, (not that I have strong feelings about that) message me to find out how to get an appointment.

Here are a couple products that come with rave reviews from my patients for the work from home crowd. Need a sit stand desk? This one is $119 and my long time patients who is also an engineer swears by it. Don't forget the mat to take more tension off your feet, knees and spine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MY2GBEM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
And the Mat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MY2GBEM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Desktop Tabletop Standing Desk Adjustable Height Sit to Stand Ergonomic Workstation Desktop Tabletop Standing Desk Adjustable Height Sit to Stand Ergonomic Workstation

I did make it here to the office for afternoon adjusting times. I will be here until 545. If you prefer your adjustment tomorrow, I did extend the hours from 8:30am - noon. The white stuff makes driving tricky but it certainly is about to deliver the fun!

Thanks to Minnesota Monthly, 7 years running on the Minnesota Monthly Magazine Best Chiropractor's List. Just found out today. Thanks for your votes!