--- title: "Blog Page 9 | Happy Family Chiropractic" description: "Patient education on chiropractic care, massage therapy, and wellness from the practitioners at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau, Alaska." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://happyfamilychiropractic.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Blog", "item": "https://happyfamilychiropractic.com/chiropractic-patient-education-in-juneau/" } ] } --- Good news. We now accept select insurance plans for chiropractic care. Now accepting select insurance plans. 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[Home](/) 2. Blog # Chiropractic and Massage Insights from Juneau, Alaska Articles written and reviewed by our chiropractor and massage therapists. Honest, practical guidance for your spine, your muscles, and your daily life. [All articles](/chiropractic-patient-education-in-juneau/)[Chiropractic Care](/chiropractic-patient-education-in-juneau/?pillar=chiropractic)[Massage Therapy](/chiropractic-patient-education-in-juneau/?pillar=massage)[Wellness and Lifestyle](/chiropractic-patient-education-in-juneau/?pillar=wellness) ## Recent articles [ ![Dr. Derek Larsen hiking adventure on Kodiak Island mountain goat hunt related to chiropractic wellness in Juneau Alaska](/images/blog-goat-hunt.jpg) ## A Well Adjusted Hunter; Mountain Goat Hunt and Chiropractic November 3, 2021 After writing my last article and feeling rather sad about it, I figured a fun article should be next. About 3 months ago I got invited along on a mountain goat hunt on Kodiak island. read more ](/a-well-adjusted-hunter-mountain-goat-hunt-and-chiropractic/)[ ![Chiropractor examining a patient's lower back in a Juneau clinic setting](/images/blog-back-pain.jpg) ## Juneau Chiropractor for Lower Back Pain October 14, 2021 Fall in Southeast Alaska puts real physical demands on your body. Learn how a Juneau chiropractor evaluates and treats lower back pain to keep you moving comfortably. read more ](/juneau-chiropractor-for-lower-back-pain/)[ ![Mental health awareness and holistic wellness discussion by Dr. Derek Larsen at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska](/images/blog-mental-health.jpg) ## Is wellness ever really achievable without a mental health check? September 28, 2021 Lately I have been thinking often about mental health. I believe it is finally time to get some of my thoughts onto paper concerning this topic. read more ](/is-wellness-ever-really-achievable-without-a-mental-health-check/)[ ![Dr. Derek Larsen crossing the finish line at the Juneau Alaska Marathon](/images/blog-marathon.jpg) ## A Mighty Challenge; the Juneau Alaska Marathon August 4, 2021 I started writing this post back in May when I signed up to run the Juneau Alaska Marathon. This post is therefore written almost as journal entries from my training. read more ](/a-mighty-challenge-the-juneau-alaska-marathon/)[ ![Picking wild berries in Juneau Alaska representing healthy nutrition by Dr. Derek Larsen chiropractor](/images/blog-diet.jpg) ## Fuel your life, Eat Well, Nourish Often, a look at diet with Dr. Derek DC. July 21, 2021 Hello family and friends! This week I have been thinking a lot about the things I've been eating and how they affect me. From Bratwursts made of spring black bear meat, to cake from a friend's birthday party, everything I eat affects how I feel. read more ](/fuel-your-life-eat-well-nourish-often-a-look-at-diet-with-dr-derek-dc/)[ ![COVID-19 discussion from a chiropractic perspective by Dr. Derek Larsen in Juneau Alaska](/images/blog-covid.jpg) ## COVID 19, a Volatile Topic in An Unsure World. Let's Talk About It June 10, 2021 Hello, friends and family of Happy Family Chiropractic! Today's topic is one that honestly I have been avoiding because of the volatility of the situation. read more ](/covid-19-a-volatile-topic-in-an-unsure-world-lets-talk-about-it/)[ ![Safe chiropractic neck adjustment at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska](/images/blog-safety.jpg) ## Reward vs Risk, The Safety of Chiropractic. May 23, 2021 This last week I struck up a conversation with a few people around Juneau. Amid the conversation the question "What do you do for work?" came up and I responded that I was a chiropractor. read more ](/reward-vs-risk-the-safety-of-chiropractic/)[ ![Dr. Derek Larsen enjoying a sunny day in Juneau Alaska where he became a chiropractor](/images/blog-lure-north.jpg) ## The Ever-present Lure of the North, and an Unfailing Desire to Help Bring Joy to this Earth May 5, 2021 This week I wanted to tell part of my story, I seem to be asked two questions quite a bit as I meet people in Juneau. read more ](/the-ever-present-lure-of-the-north-and-an-unfailing-desire-to-help-bring-joy-to-this-earth/)[ ![Child sitting on a bridge representing pediatric chiropractic care at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska](/images/blog-pediatric.jpg) ## Pediatric Chiropractic, Dedicated to the Potential of a Prized Generation. April 27, 2021 This whole week I have been thinking about how to approach the topic of Pediatric Chiropractic in a way that would be enticing and exciting to read. read more ](/pediatric-chiropractic-dedicated-to-the-potential-of-a-prized-generation/)[ ![Chiropractic spinal adjustment debunking myths at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska](/images/blog-myths.jpg) ## The Most Common Chiropractic Myths Debunked | Advantages of Chiropractic Care April 21, 2021 There are a few myths out there that I want to dispel to help you understand when an individual should seek chiropractic care. read more ](/the-most-common-chiropractic-myths-debunked-advantages-of-chiropractic-care/) [Newer Entries »](/chiropractic-patient-education-in-juneau/page/8/) ## Meet our writers and reviewers Every article is written or reviewed by a licensed practitioner on our team. 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