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    Dr. Derek Larsen chiropractor in Juneau sharing his daily health and exercise routine for staying healthy

    What does a chiropractor do to stay healthy?

    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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    Chiropractic maintenance care schedule and frequency recommendations from Dr. Derek Larsen in Juneau Alaska

    How Often Should I See a chiropractor? Well, Lets Talk About Maintenance Care.

    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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    Understanding trauma types and how chiropractic adjustments help the body adapt at Happy Family Chiropractic Juneau

    What is Trauma, and How Does it Relate to the Chiropractic Adjustment?

    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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    Debunking the myth that toxins are released after a chiropractic adjustment at Happy Family Chiropractic Juneau Alaska

    What Toxins are Released After a Chiropractic Adjustment? Debunking the Myth

    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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    Six ways to alleviate back pain shared by Dr. Derek Larsen chiropractor at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    6 Ways A Chiropractor helps Alleviate Their Own Back Pain.

    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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    Chiropractic leg adjustment for ice injury recovery at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    Slipped on the Ice and Injured? How Soon Should You See a Chiropractor?

    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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    Setting fitness goals at the gym with chiropractic support from Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    How Can Chiropractic Help You Achieve Your 2022 Goals?

    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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    Prenatal chiropractic care for expectant mothers at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    Chiropractic during pregnancy? An Excellent Addition to your Birth Team

    December 17, 2021

    At Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau we love our mommas! We wouldn't be here without them! We also know that mommas go through a lot to get us here and it starts well before birth.

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    Family of three generations together representing family chiropractic care in Juneau

    4 Key Ways Chiropractic Care Benefits the Whole Family

    December 14, 2021

    Chiropractic care often gives us the mental image of bone troubles, making us think of them as those that treat issues arising out of old age. And while chiropractic care indeed has a lot to do with bones and bone health, it does not have a...

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    Chiropractor explaining treatment options to a new patient in Juneau Alaska

    Things You Should Know About Chiropractic Treatment

    December 10, 2021

    Entering into new territory can be an uneasing experience, especially when the territory is doctor patient setting. Contrary to popular opionion, chiropractic is not really a new practice, it started in 1895, and there are many historical d...

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    Woman experiencing tension headache pain holding her temples

    Easing Your Tension Headaches: 7 Tips From a Chiropractor

    December 8, 2021

    Stressful lifestyle choices are a major cause of tension headaches and migraines in millions of people worldwide. Here are tips on how you can deal with your tension headaches, straight from a chiropractor's diary!

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    Patient receiving chiropractic care for back pain relief at Happy Family Chiropractic Juneau

    8 Benefits of Going to a Chiropractor

    December 5, 2021

    Chiropractors are known for their alternative back and neck pain management techniques. However, apart from helping heal your injuries, they can also help you avoid getting injured in the future.

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