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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Active Parents

After being involved with athletics and academics my entire life, I thought I was ready for anything – and then I became a parent. I am the proud parent of a highly energetic toddler, and I have learned a lot throughout his first two years of life. One of the biggest things I learned is that in order to care for your kids, you also have to care for yourself. As parents, we juggle many responsibilities all while trying to keep up with healthy habits and choices for ourselves. However, our bodies often bear the brunt of this demanding lifestyle, leading to various aches, pains, and physical discomforts. Chiropractic care offers a natural and holistic approach to address these issues, providing numerous benefits that can greatly enhance the well-being and performance of active parents. This blog dives into how chiropractic care at Action Chiropractic can help parents maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and how we can positively impact the lives of parents who are always on the move. Some of the ways chiropractic care can help the active parent include: pain relief and improved mobility, enhanced posture, stress reduction, and improved sleep quality.
Pain Relief and Improved Mobility Active parents are no strangers to physical activities, be it running after kids, participating in sports, or engaging in fitness routines. Such rigorous activities can strain muscles, joints, and the spine, leading to pain and reduced mobility. By combining traditional chiropractic care with stretching, myofascial release, dry needling, cupping, scraping (and more!) Action Chiropractic can help alleviate these issues by realigning the spine and joints, reducing inflammation, and enhancing nerve function. As a result, parents can experience improved range of motion and reduced discomfort, allowing them to maintain their active lifestyle with greater ease and enjoyment.
Enhanced Posture Frequent bending, lifting, and carrying children can take a toll on parents’ posture. Poor posture not only causes discomfort but can also lead to chronic back and neck pain. At Action Chiropractic we can help alleviate the strain and discomfort caused by caring for your kids, and provide you with stretches and exercises to help you maintain good posture when you are at home. With improved posture, active parents can move more efficiently and decrease the strain on their muscles and joints.

Stress Reduction

Parenting can be stressful. With endless to-do lists, sleepless nights, and constant worries, this stress can manifest physically in the form of muscle tension, headaches, and various other aches and pains. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to release tension in the body and promote relaxation by influencing the parasympathetic nervous system. By reducing stress, chiropractic care can have a positive impact on parents’ overall well-being, leading to better emotional health and a more balanced approach to parenting.

Improved Sleep Quality Lack of sleep is a common issue for many parents. While treatment at Action Chiropractic won’t increase the quantity of sleep you get (that is up to your children) it can help improve the quality. Chiropractic care can help improve sleep quality by reducing pain and discomfort and promoting relaxation. Action Chiropractic can help your tight muscles relax and your tension release; preparing your body to be ready to rest. With better sleep, parents can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle their daily activities with renewed vigor. For active parents, taking care of their bodies is vital to maintaining their busy lifestyles and providing the best care for their children, and Action Chiropractic is here to help! Chiropractic care offers a safe, non-invasive, and effective way to address the physical and emotional challenges that come with parenting. From pain relief and improved mobility to stress reduction and improved sleep quality, chiropractic care can be a game-changer for active parents seeking to balance their dynamic lives. By investing in their well-being through regular chiropractic adjustments, parents can experience the benefits of this holistic approach and continue to thrive in their roles as active, healthy, and engaged caregivers. Whether you have newborn, toddler, or adult children, Action Chiropractic is here to help you be your best.
Sam Norgaard DC
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Dr. Norgaard’s first exposure to chiropractic was when he was a high school football player at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, Illinois. Nagging injuries led him to Action Chiropractic and Dr. Durnas. He was amazed with the results he got and knew that the treatments provided at Action Chiropractic were the best way to address his ailments.
After high school, Dr. Norgaard left Naperville and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. While at Central, he majored in biology and played football, further piquing his interest in sports injuries and how to treat them. When he wasn’t in the classroom or on the football field, Dr. Norgaard spent his time volunteering at hospitals, and at various clinics. This is when he really developed a passion for helping people get better.
His experiences as an athlete, chiropractic patient, and volunteer shaped his decision to become a chiropractor.
After graduating from Central, Dr. Norgaard continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
While at Palmer, Dr. Norgaard took several extracurricular courses focusing on spinal diagnosis and therapy, soft tissue care, and diagnosis and treatment of the extremities. He completed a 4-month internship with Dr. Durnas at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center and further developed his skills as a physician.
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer in October of 2021 and received the Academic Excellence Award.
After graduation, Dr. Norgaard joined the team at Action Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center. He currently resides in the Naperville area with his wife, Shannon, son, Parker, and dog, Alby.
“I chose to become a chiropractor because I was helped by chiropractic. I was in such discomfort it took me over 3 minutes to put on my socks. After seeing a chiropractor, and regaining the ability to tie my shoes, I realized that taking loads of NSAIDs did not address the fact that there was something causing the pain. The more I learned about it, I found that Chiropractic doesn’t just hide symptoms, like I was trying to do with pills, it fixes the origin of the problem.”
Dr. Durnas graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Bachelors of Arts degree in Chemistry. After graduation he worked in research and development for 3 years and dabbled in powerlifting and professional wrestling. That’s what lead him to chiropractic school. While at Palmer College of Chiropractic, he focused on learning how to best help the athlete. He took several extracurricular courses on how to address soft tissue injuries, how to adjust extremities, and how to better manage sports injuries. He graduated in June of 2012, where we were the Palmer Clinical Excellence Award winner and a keynote speaker at commencement.
In 2019, Dr. Durnas earned his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)®. He is only the 427th chiropractor in history to earn this designation, and only the 6th recipient in the history of Illinois. He completed over 300 hours of classroom and online courses focusing on in depth on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, concussions, and emergency procedures, and had over 100 on the field hours with athletes that ranged from cross fitters, professional and high school football players, professional BMX and Motocross riders, triathletes, and runners. Dr. Durnas passed a 6-part practical exam and a 250 question Board exam and contributed a case study involving nerve damage in a professional athlete following a hit to the shoulder.