Chiropractic Services

We are a family-friendly practice. We believe that everyone deserves a healthy spine from birth and well into the golden years; wellness should not be determined by age.

Sports Concussions & Return to Play

Concussion is a potentially serious condition in athletes at all levels of competition. New laws in Minnesota and surrounding states now require athletes in youth and high school athletic programs who have suffered a concussion to be evaluated by a health care professional before returning to sports participation.

As you probably already know, chiropractors are primary care physicians in the state of Minnesota and are eligible to diagnose concussions; however, with the new rules in place, all physicians must show competency when releasing an athlete to return to play. Dr. Gray is an eligible physician in the field of concussion management. Continuing education is now required on a biannual term – she will need to complete the refresher course every other year to stay current in this field.

When it comes to concussion, the old rules are out – for example, diagnosing a concussion in 2008 during a sporting event meant that the athlete possibly could return to play. However, with the new rules, once the 15 point screen is done after a suspected concussion on the playing field, the athlete can no longer return to play if s/he does not pass this test. In addition, an athlete must progress through 5 stages of recovery, each lasting a minimum of 24 hours, before return-to-play can be issued.

Feel free to contact Dr. Gray if you have a child who needs a diagnosis of a concussion or an evaluation with a written return-to-play release.

Our Full List of Services Includes:

• Personalized nutritional consultation with the doctor. Our office will determine your individual supplement and vitamin recommendations and work with you to gain a better understanding of how nutrition plays a vital role in our health as a whole.
• Cervical traction is yet another in house treatment option at our clinic.
• X-rays are taken at our clinic when necessary, another use of technology to ensure the best care while you are here.
• Computerized nerve scan. This amazing technology gives a visual representation of how your nerves communicate with the rest of your body systems. It also shows how stressed and tight your muscles are that surround the nerves in our bodies.
• Physiotherapy options including: ultrasound, aquatherapy, heat and ice.
• Customized exercise and rehabilitation plans to include stretching, strengthening and posture maintaining positions to ensure a healthy spine for years to come.
• Aromatherapy through the use of essential oils. This benefit allows deep relaxation during a massage and we can also customize a treatment plan to assist with a variety of case by case issues.
• Community services. if you are interested in learning more about health and wellness for all ages we have a topic for you. Ranging from stress relief, women's health, goal setting, and jumpstarting your metabolism to name a few. Contact our office and we can work with you and your audience to tailor make an event to fit your needs.