Brooks Chiropractic

By Brooks Laber D.C. Have you been to urgent care, or the hospital for back pain? Maybe you have a friend who seems to frequent there due to his never ending back pain?  Back pain is one of the most common issues facing people today.  Some of the most common treatments for back pain typically given at urgent care include: Pain killers Muscle Relaxers Braces Ice Rest Don’t get me wrong, when you are in intense pain these can help immensely.  The big issue with using these over and over again is that you aren’t addressing the problem with the back.  Why does your back keep “going out”?  The most…

By Brooks Laber D.C. CANCER, just the sound of the word brings chills down most people’s spine.  We all have loved ones that battle with cancer every day.  For those of us lucky enough not to have it yet it’s not the thought of what if, nowadays it’s the thought of when!  According the World Health Organization in the next 20 years cancer rates will rise 57%, or that an estimated annual total of 14 million people will rise to 22 million a year, and deaths are expected to rise from 8.2 million to 13 million people a year. Now for a little bit of hope, what most people don’t…

By: Brooks Laber D.C. Do you suffer from low back pain, tingling or burning sensation down the leg, muscle weakness, occasional tingling in the toes? If so you may be suffering from a condition known as sciatica. So first off, what is sciatica? Sciatica is actually a set of symptoms that include: Pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve Mild tingling, or burning sensation on one side of the body Pins-and-needles sensation most often in toes or foot Numbness or muscle weakness in leg or foot Begins slowly, and gradually intensifies over time. Can get worse with prolonged sitting, sneezing, coughing, bending, or sudden movements. So now…

By: Brooks Laber D.C. Do you or someone in your family suffer from headaches?  If so, you are not alone.  It is estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans, and 4 of 5 children suffer from headaches at some point. What do you do to try and treat a headache?  Do you pop a pill and hope it goes away?  Lie down and try to sleep hoping that when you wake you feel better?  There is a better and safer way to deal with your chronic headaches. A report released by Duke University Evidence-Based Practice in 2001, found that spinal adjustments provided almost immediate relief to patients with headache that…

By Brooks Laber D.C. Do you suffer from severe back pain, numbness into the arms and feet, sciatica, disc bulges, or spinal stenosis?  If so you are not alone, many people everyday battle through debilitating pain, numbness, and muscle weakness that stops them from being able to live life to the fullest.  If your like many you have heard that risky surgery is the only option available, well I’m here to tell you that their are other much safer and effective options.  Decompression therapy or traction therapy is a safe and very effective alternative that can provide you a lot of relieve.  In the video below Dr. Brooks discuss how…

By Brooks Laber D.C. Have you ever heard that once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go for life?  This is a tricky question, whether you choose to go more often or only when you hurt is completely up to you.  However, we all see people every day who have trouble walking, have severe headaches, trouble turning their head or bending over, and are in agonizing pain.  Wellness or maintenance chiropractic care along with some easy stretching exercises can help prevent this from happening.  In the video below, Dr. Brooks discusses how maintenance chiropractic care can help prevent more serious and painful back conditions from ever happening.   For more information about chiropractic care,  or to set…

By Brooks Laber D.C. Supplements are a big industry, and can be very controversial if you don’t know what your looking for.  Many of the supplements sold today have no quality guidelines, no regulations, and very little manufacturing guidance.  Dr. Brooks, explains in the video below what you need to look for when choosing supplements for your health and wellbeing. For more information or questions about supplements contact us at (952)456-6611.     Supplement shelf at Brooks Chiropractic:

By Brooks Laber D.C. Are you suffering from back pain, sciatica, disc bulge, or numbness down the arms or legs?  Unfortunately in the sedentary world we live in today, you probably know someone who is suffering with one of the conditions noted above. Have you or your friends ever considered decompression or traction therapy.  Decompression therapy is a type of motorized traction that may help relieve your back pain.  It works by gently stretching the spine, which in turn takes pressure off the spinal disc, which are gel-like cushions between your bones in the spine.  Research has shown that decompression/traction can create a negative pressure within the disc causing a…

By Brooks Laber D.C. Auto Accident in Shakopee MN Whether a result of bad weather, vehicle malfunctions, or careless drivers, auto accidents total in the millions for Americans each year.  The severity of these accidents spans a wide range, but all are capable of leaving those involved with severe injuries to virtually any part of the body.  Even minor crashes can mean a lot of pain for years to come.  Unfortunately, the extent of an auto-related injury is rarely felt in its entirety at the time of the accident or even immediately after.  Injuries to the neck, back, and soft tissue may take days or even weeks to cause discomfort. …