Dr. Karla Joyce, Chiropractor

12/30/2024

Not "news" but I am concerned that most people are still being sold a false narrative about cholesterol and statin use.

It has been known, throughout healthcare, that total cholesterol numbers and more specifically LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels have ABSOLUTELY NO BEARING on the risk of Cardiovascular disease (heart disease), stroke or heart attack(1). Yet, Primary Care Physicians are still pushing statins on every person with a Total Cholesterol over 150.

Not only has it been "debunked" that cholesterol levels can cause heart attack and stroke, but artificially lowering the natural cholesterol levels by use of statins is one of the greatest causes of the dementia epidemic we are witnessing here in the USA by limiting the amount of repair and replacement the body can do to damaged and aging myelin in the nervous system and the brain. The myelin is the "white matter" in the brain and is made up mainly of lipids or cholesterol.

1. LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a
comprehensive review of the current literature, Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 11:10,
959-970]

Questions? Call or Text me at 651-490-3397

09/09/2021

I am reminded, once again, that there is nothing better for a colicky baby than chiropractic care! Quick and easy and no drug side effects!

A first time mom, obviously very sleep deprived, just slept through her alarm for the baby’s 2nd appointment because HE DIDN’T WAKE HER UP BY CRYING! She was able to sleep for almost 5 hours while her newborn slept peacefully!!

How does it help? Because of the “cramped quarters” in utero, some babies have thoracic vertebrae (mid back) that aren’t moving enough to allow for optimal nerve energy to the digestive organs. This can result in tummy pains that are labeled colic. Often times after just a couple of adjustments, the baby is eating and sleeping without distress and the whole family is able to enjoy their new bundle of joy!

I love it when the benefits of chiropractic care are so obvious!

03/12/2021

Many of you might not know that chiropractic care as soon as possible after a sprained ankle can drastically reduce pain and healing time! When an ankle is “rolled” often the talus bone (sits between the 2 bones that create the bumps on the inside and outside of your ankle) will get tilted and jammed causing difficulty walking, pain and swelling. A chiropractic adjustment of this bone and any others in the ankle and foot that have been effected by the trauma will bring those joints closer to normal and allow ligaments to heal to a more normal length. No more “sloppy” ankles after even a severe sprain! Of course ice and keeping it wrapped are essential during those early days, also! As soon as the pain allows, actually using the ankle and walking on that foot will enhance the healing, as long as it is supported by a properly applied wrap!

FYI- wrapping with aignificant compression will also reduce or eliminate bruising to the area! Just another benefit of keeping the injured area wrapped!!

02/26/2021

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is one of the most frustrating conditions for orthopedist and physical therapists. It appears virtually over night with often no history of trauma. It is excruciatingly painful and often the medical community can offer only pain meds and some exercises that, frankly, do not help.

The reason that the medical community is unsuccessful in resolving frozen shoulder is that they are treating the pain in the shoulder instead of the cause. This condition is caused by a nerve impingement that occurs, not in the shoulder, but causes pain in all the muscles of the shoulder. As a chiropractor, I am able
to successfully free the impinged nerve and often the pain resolves in a matter of days. It isn’t a miracle, it is just science; in this case, anatomy!!

If you are suffering with frozen shoulder, come on in and let’s see what I can do to resolve your pain!

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05/05/2020

My office is open and I am seeing patients. We are working to keep contact between patients as low as possible and I am disinfecting my table and equipment between patients. If you are in need of chiropractic care, you can make an appointment online through my website drkarlajoyce.com where there is a “Schedule Appointment “ link on the home page.

Dr. Karla Joyce - Arden Hills, Shoreview, Roseville, MN. Doctor of Chiropractic.

04/09/2020

St John’s Wort is an amazing herb that can destroy the “envelope” in certain viruses. Without this protection, the virus is very susceptible to the body’s defenses and easily destroyed, often times before the person even knows they were infected. If you are curious about St John’s Wort, or any other herbal supplements, please let me know.

With a little extra work, we can make it through this together!

10/20/2019

We are moving!

As of Monday November 4, the office will be located at 3450 Lexington Ave N, Suite 104, in Shoreview.

We are moving back to the east side of Lexington and just a block south of our current location.

Come on over and check out the new office!

02/25/2019

With all this snow we have been getting, be careful when you are shoveling or even walking. If you slip and fall, or have back/neck pain after shoveling, don’t ignore it! If after you have tried some ice your pain isn’t resolving, come on in and have it looked at! I can often take care of problems in a couple of visits, if you haven’t waited too long! If you give the injury “months to years” to take hold, it could take “months to years” to fully resolve! And it will be a lot more work on your part!