Schumacher Chiropractic Clinic - Mark Schumacher

read moreSchumacher Chiropractic Clinic is located in in Hopkins, MN. We are proud of our long history of providing a friendly, caring atmosphere where we make you feel like one of the family. Schumacher Chiropractic Clinic excels in the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions, utilizing the most up-to-date manipulation techniques, modalities, and acupuncture. Our clinic uses a team approach when evaluating patients because we feel two opinions are better than one. Our philosophy serves our patients well.

read moreSpinal discs do not have direct blood flow and rely on the surrounding joint fluids to get their nutrients to stay healthy. This process is called osmosis, and is similar to sponges absorbing water. If the spinal joints become misaligned or fixated and lose their normal motion, it limits the amount of nutrients the disc can absorb causing the disc to degenerate. This can lead to bulging, herniated, torn and dehydrated discs. These problems usually result in neck, arm, back or leg pain. Our approach to treating disc injuries is to focus on the cause of the spinal misalignment.

read moreAcupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for pain relief from low back pain, neck pain, whiplash, arthritic pain, migraines, tension, and vascular headaches. Acupuncture also helps with smoking cessation, weight loss and a variety of other ailments (see the below text for details). Please contact us by phone, email, or by using the adjacent form to be able to talk to a doctor or schedule an appointment. If you are making an appointment, you will receive a confirmation call to verify the time before an appointment is scheduled.

read moreA popular response to neck pain is taking drugs such as aspirin, analgesics like Ibuprofen or prescription muscle relaxants to cover up the problem. Our approach to treating neck pain is to locate the underlying cause, which is typically related to structural problems in the spine that impair the normal function of the neck vertebra. These structural imbalances in the spine can adversely affect the nervous system which causes your neck pain. A comprehensive chiropractic examination focuses on the spinal curve in the neck, the nerve openings between each vertebra and weather your head is balanced and your shoulders are level.

read moreWhiplash, the sudden lurch of the head forward and back that accompanies a sudden stop, is the single most common injury associated with auto accidents. Whiplash injury is usually related to the muscles, joints ligaments and soft tissues of the neck and upper back. Disc injuries such as bulges and herniations are also related to the violent force exerted during a whiplash. What's difficult about whiplash is that you usually don't feel it immediately. It may be hours, days or even weeks before you sense the onset of headaches, pain or stiffness.