Chiropractic Patient Education in Juneau
Learn about Chiropractic care, mental health, and Dr. Derek's personal journey toward a healthier lifestyle
Chiropractic Success Stories, The reason I come to work.
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | April 12, 2022
I love stories, I love telling them and listening to them. There is a lot to be learned from stories. Today I want to tell a few stories, I want to tell a few chiropractic success stories that I have had a first-hand opportunity of witnessing. Without these stories...
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Why does my Chiropractor prescribe exercises?
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | March 28, 2022
I try to give my patients exercises and or stretches to do after every visit, or at least follow up with the exercises that I have given them in the past. You might ask, why does my chiropractor prescribe exercises? Today I want to explain why I give these exercises and stretches.
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Listen to your body, you will be surprised at the wisdom it can share.
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | March 11, 2022
I recently had a conversation with a colleague and good friend about listening to your body. I mentioned that diet is simple, just listen to what your body says about the foods you eat...
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Is it Nap Time Yet? The Importance of Sleep from a Chiropractor's Point of View.
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | March 5, 2022
Is it nap time yet? Yes! absolutely, especially if you feel like you need some sleep. I was struggling to write this and found that I couldn't concentrate so I decided to take a 20-minute power nap. Now I am ready to talk about the importance of sleep.
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7 Common Myths About Chiropractic Care
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | February 27, 2022
If you are suffering from any condition, alternative health care methods can be great options to consider. Whether you are looking for your first adjustment or you have been seeing a chiropractor for a long time you may have heard some of the myths surrounding chiropractic care.
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What does a chiropractor do to stay healthy?
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | February 22, 2022
2 weeks ago in my article, I talked a lot about trauma, intending to define it so that it can be identified in the day-to-day. One of the things I mentioned was my opinion on how to be healthy...
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How Often Should I See a chiropractor? Well, Lets Talk About Maintenance Care.
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | February 12, 2022
"How often should I see a chiropractor?" I hear this all the time, and the answer is that it depends. It depends on how healthy you are in general. It depends on how severe any of your injuries are. It depends on what you are looking for in your health goals.
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What is Trauma, and How Does it Relate to the Chiropractic Adjustment?
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | February 7, 2022
At the office, I often talk about trauma because the inability to adapt to trauma is what brings people to the office for a chiropractic adjustment. The goal of this post is to help define trauma.
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What Toxins are Released After a Chiropractic Adjustment? Debunking the Myth
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | February 1, 2022
As we delve into the subject of the toxins released this week, we frequently encounter one recurring question: "What toxins are released after a chiropractic adjustment?" The short answer: none.
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6 Ways A Chiropractor helps Alleviate Their Own Back Pain.
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | January 22, 2022
Spine-health is rarely included in our daily regimen, and sadly, the spine is likely the most critical organ that keeps our body functioning correctly.
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Slipped on the Ice and Injured? How Soon Should You See a Chiropractor?
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | January 15, 2022
With all the ice we currently have in Juneau and all the people telling me how often they have been falling, and getting injured, I thought it might be appropriate to talk about how soon after an injury you should consider seeing a chiropractor.
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How Can Chiropractic Help You Achieve Your 2022 Goals?
by Dr. Derek Larsen, DC | January 11, 2022
Welcome to 2022 fam! This week with my personal 2022 goals at the forefront of my mind I wanted to talk about goals, specifically the ones in which chiropractic can potentially help.
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