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Chiropractic Adjustments After a Soft Tissue Injury

If you’re sustained a soft tissue injury, there’s no reason to wait to seek treatment. Soft tissue injuries can easily be made worse if left untreated, and your insurance should cover your costs. With that in mind, don’t wait to see a chiropractic specialist. At the St. Paul Chiropractic and Natural Medicine Center, we’re experts in chiropractic adjustments after a soft tissue injury. We provide St. Paul, MN injury chiropractic services to help you heal completely, whether your injury is mild or severe.

What is a Soft Tissue Injury?

Understanding your injury should help you understand why you need to seek treatment as soon as possible. And it will help you understand why chiropractic care is likely the best treatment option to heal your injury. So what is a soft tissue injury? Soft tissue injuries are damage to muscles, tendons and ligaments. These are caused by sprains and strains, slip and falls, auto accident injuries like whiplash, and quick blows. What makes these injuries so painful and debilitating is that you use the injured area to move. Your muscles, tendons and ligaments all play a part in your mobility. So when they’re injured, you’ll find it difficult to get around without pain. Though these injuries can be mild, they can also be more severe, and if left unchecked and untreated, they can worsen.

Auto Accident Soft Tissue Injury Treatment St, Paul

A common soft tissue injury we treat at our clinic is whiplash. Whiplash injuries are often sustained during auto accidents, when your neck and head are whipped around. You’ll often feel it happening, but if you aren’t aware of it in the moment, you’ll likely be in pain afterward. However, the severity of whiplash varies from person to person. Based on the type of accident you’re in, your whiplash could be more mild. Unfortunately, whiplash can become more severe, and it can come with its own set of complications. If you’ve been in an auto accident, whether you’re suffering from whiplash or another type of auto injury, get help. Your insurance will cover the costs as long as you’re diligent in getting treated after your accident.

Avoid Greater Injury: Treat Soft Tissue Injuries Immediately

Because of the nature of soft tissue injuries, they can easily get worse if they aren’t treated properly. You use your muscles, tendons and ligaments every time you move. So when any of these are injured, they can begin to move incorrectly or get worse with too much movement. Sometimes, resting the injured area is enough. But other times, rest won’t benefit you, and your injury will worsen without treatment. To avoid suffering through a worse injury, don’t neglect yourself. Get treatment as soon as possible. At the St. Paul Chiropractic and Natural Medicine Center, we offer chiropractic adjustments for soft tissue injuries in St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact us at 651-644-7207 or info@stpaulnaturalhealth.com to schedule your appointment today.P

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Emily Catton

Lead Spinal Rehabilitation Specialist

Emily serves as the Lead Spinal Rehabilitation Specialist at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center, where her exceptional patient care and clinical expertise have made her an invaluable member of our team since August 2017. As our most senior team member, Emily exemplifies the practice’s commitment to compassionate, comprehensive care.

Professional Background

Emily brings a strong academic foundation to her role, having graduated from Winona State University in 2017 with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Movement Science and Psychology. This interdisciplinary education uniquely positions her to understand both the physical and psychological aspects of patient rehabilitation, allowing her to deliver care that addresses the whole person.

Since joining our team, Emily has become an expert in our proprietary treatment protocols. Her advanced training includes certification as a registered Limited Scope X-ray operator, providing her with detailed knowledge of spinal anatomy and pathology that enhances her rehabilitation work.

Olivia

Lead SoftWave Technician Specialist

Olivia brings Southern warmth and exceptional expertise to St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center, where she has been an indispensable team member since 2018. Originally from Georgia, Olivia made Minnesota her home in 2010, establishing roots in East St. Paul and graduating from Johnson Senior High School before pursuing her passion for healing at the Aveda Institute Minneapolis.

With over a decade of experience in therapeutic bodywork, Olivia’s journey began as a certified massage therapist in 2016, quickly distinguishing herself through her remarkable ability to address soft tissue injuries and chronic pain conditions. Her skills and commitment to patient care gained Dr. Chris’s notice, resulting in a lasting professional partnership.

In January 2024, Olivia’s role evolved to Lead SoftWave Technician Specialist, where she skillfully applies Extra-Corporal Shock Wave Therapy to address knee pain, shoulder injuries, and various soft tissue conditions. Her extensive background in massage therapy provides her with an intuitive understanding of the body’s mechanics, allowing her to achieve exceptional results with SoftWave technology.

Olivia is also a key practitioner in our proprietary Spinal Rehabilitation Therapy (S.R.T.) program, working seamlessly alongside Emily to create a therapeutic environment that promotes optimal healing and recovery. Together, they form the backbone of our patient care team, establishing an atmosphere of comfort, trust, and clinical excellence that patients consistently praise.

What truly sets Olivia apart is her genuine compassion and unwavering reliability. She greets every patient with a warm smile, approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, and consistently demonstrates the perfect balance of technical skill and heartfelt care. Her humble nature belies her exceptional abilities, making her therapeutic presence all the more powerful.

Outside the clinic, Olivia embraces life’s simple joys with her 7-year-old daughter and spouse. She finds renewal through camping adventures, expresses her creativity through drawing, delights in culinary exploration, and soaks up Minnesota’s precious sunshine whenever possible.

We consider ourselves truly blessed to have Olivia as part of our healing community at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center, where her dedication continues to transform lives daily.

Molly

Office Manager

With over two decades of dedicated patient care experience, Molly brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her role as Office Manager at St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center.

After graduating from Century College’s Dental Assistant program in 2004, Molly built an impressive career as a Licensed Dental Assistant, developing exceptional skills in patient communication and healthcare administration.

Guided by her personal commitment to holistic wellness, Molly made a transformative career shift in Summer 2023 to align her professional path with her passion for natural health. She earned prestigious certifications from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist—qualifications that provide her with unique insights into the comprehensive care our patients receive.

“What I value most about St. Paul Chiropractic & Natural Medicine Center is our team’s dedication to treating the whole person, not just symptoms,” Molly shares. “Seeing patients progress from pain to wellness is incredibly rewarding.”

As Office Manager, Molly expertly coordinates patient care while ensuring our practice runs smoothly. Her understanding of both administrative excellence and natural healing principles makes her an invaluable bridge between our clinical team and patients.

When not welcoming patients with her warm smile, Molly embraces life as a devoted mother to three daughters. Her personal wellness journey includes strength training and fitness activities—often making these family affairs. An avid home chef, she experiments with nutritious recipes and occasional treats, believing that balance is essential to well-being. In quieter moments, she finds inspiration through reading and creative writing, nurturing her lifelong love of storytelling. Molly’s adventurous spirit also drives her passion for travel and exploring new cultures.

Her philosophy perfectly complements our center’s mission: “True health comes from understanding the body’s natural healing abilities and supporting them through proper care, nutrition, and mindful living.”