Donner Family Chiropractic

06/04/2024

As most of you already know our chiropractic office has relocated to a new, more convenient location to better serve your healthcare needs! We are now located in the Skylark Mall.

I have been notified that some of you received a letter from your insurance company stating that we have closed our office and you will need to find a different chiropractor.

Technically, Donner Family Chiropractic merged with Nelson Clinic and Rehabilitation Care but functions as NCRC. Dr. Ben is still treating patients so you don't need to find a new chiropractor...just the new location!

Our new address is:

1604 South 1st St., Ste 290, Willmar, MN.

Our commitment to providing you with exceptional care remains steadfast, and this move allows us to enhance your experience with us. Our new office now has Physical Therapy, Laser Therapy, decompression therapy and a new, ground-breaking technology called Softwave (more on that later, but google it if you are interested).

We understand that change can sometimes be inconvenient, but we believe this move will ultimately provide you with improved accessibility and more options to get you on the road to recovery quicker.

Please note that our old phone will be disconnected soon so please use 320-235-2720.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our new location or need assistance with directions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our friendly staff is here to help make this transition as seamless as possible for you.

We sincerely appreciate your continued trust and loyalty as we embark on this exciting new chapter. Thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider. We look forward to welcoming you to our new location soon!

Best Regards,

Dr. Ben Donner

01/05/2023

Open Friday, Jan 6th from 9-1!

What a crazy winter it's been already...and it's barely January!! We have had to close the office multiple times in the last couple of weeks to due weather and road conditions.

Because of this, Dr. Ben will be in the office treating patients from 9-1 on Friday, Jan. 6th. for anyone who needs to be adjusted before the weekend.

Just call the office at 320-235-8380 to schedule an appointment.

06/28/2022

We will be closed next week for Independence Day and vacation (July 4th-July 8th). Be sure to get in this week if you need to be adjusted. After this week, Dr. Ben won't be seeing patients until July 11th. Have a safe and fun Independence day.

02/27/2022

What Are Whiplash-Associated Headaches?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1237/what-are-whiplash-associated-headaches-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Whiplash and headaches are a very common duo that frequently occur after motor vehicle collisions. The good news is that most headaches that arise immediately following a head injury (or shortly thereafter) usually improve after minutes or days. But unfortunately for some, these headaches may per

02/27/2022

Can Damaged Nerves Regenerate?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1239/can-damaged-nerves-regenerate-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Previously, we discussed how herniated disks can resorb all by themselves, especially large herniated disks. But what about a damaged nerve—can it self-repair too? First, it’s important to realize that damage can occur when enough pressure is applied to any living tissue. The anatomy o

02/27/2022

Where Does Neck Pain Come From?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1246/where-does-your-neck-pain-come-from-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Let’s first look at the anatomy of the neck in order to better understand the structures of the cervical spine that can generate pain. Starting at the back of the spine, the facet joints allow us to move our neck and head in all directions, and each facet joint is surrounded by a joi

02/26/2022

Study Reveals Link Between Whiplash and Injury to the Brain
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1255/study-reveals-link-between-whiplash-and-injury-to-the-brain/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

In a 2010 study, researchers examined MRIs taken from 1,200 patients (600 whiplash and 600 non-whiplash neck pain patients) and noted that those who had sustained whiplash were more likely to have a brain injury than non-whiplash neck pain patients. The specific type of brain injury found

02/26/2022

Hyperpronation Linked to Knee Pain
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1254/is-your-foot-causing-your-knee-pain-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Due to bipedal locomotion (walking around on two legs), foot and ankle problems have the potential to affect EVERYTHING above the feet—even the knees! When analyzing the way we walk (also known as our gait), we find when the heel strike takes place, the heel and foot motion causes “sup

02/26/2022

The Health Benefits of Cold Showers
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1256/are-daily-cold-showers-good-for-you-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Since ancient times, as far back as the days of Hippocrates (the father of medicine), people have taken cold baths in the belief it could both treat serious illness and maintain one’s good health. In a 2016 study conducted by a team of Dutch researchers, a group of roughly 2,800 part

02/25/2022

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… In a Nutshell
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1253/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-in-a-nutshell/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Here it is: carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in a nutshell! WHAT: CTS is caused by an injury to the median nerve (MN) as it travels through the wrist. WHERE: The eight small carpal bones and a ligament form a tunnel in which tendons and nerves pass thro

02/25/2022

What Happens When a Knee Injury Occurs?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1236/what-happens-when-a-knee-injury-occurs-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when a player on your favorite sports team has a knee injury? Why is this so common, and why is the knee more vulnerable than the ankle or hip? One reason is simple anatomy. Unlike the hip, the knee doesn’t have a deep socket, meaning ther

02/25/2022

Neck Pain and Sinusitis – What’s the Connection?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1234/neck-pain-and-sinusitis--what-s-the-connection-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

The connection between our sinuses and headaches is well established, but what about the relationship between neck pain and our sinuses? Is there a connection? Sinusitis is very common in the spring when pollen counts are high and times when the cold and flu are rampant. It usually manifes

02/24/2022

How Important is Sleep?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1238/how-important-is-sleep-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Do you frequently feel sleepy throughout the day? Do you doze off soon after you sit down? Do you feel “restored” when you wake up in the morning? How much sleep is REALLY needed and how important is it? Let’s take a look… The short answer is that sleep is REALLY important! Prior t

02/24/2022

A Brief Look at Whiplash Injuries
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1243/a-brief-look-at-whiplash-injuries/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Whiplash is an injury to the soft-tissues of the neck often referred to as a sprain or strain. Because there are a unique set of symptoms associated with whiplash, doctors and researchers commonly use the term “whiplash associated disorders” or WAD to describe the condition. WAD common

02/24/2022

What Is Cervical Spondylosis?
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1240/what-is-cervical-spondylosis-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Cervical spondylosis (CS) is another term for osteoarthritis (OA) of the neck. It is a common, age-related condition that you will probably develop if you live long enough. Or, if you suffered a neck injury as a youth, it can develop within five to ten years of the injury, depending on the severi

02/23/2022

Not All Shoulder Pain Is Caused By a Rotator Cuff Tear
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1242/is-your-shoulder-pain-caused-by-a-rotator-cuff-tear-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is a rotator cuff (RC) tear. To determine just how common this is, one study looked at a population of 683 people regardless of whether or not they had shoulder complaints. There were 229 males and 454 females for a total of 1,366 shoulders. (The par

02/23/2022

Maybe It’s Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome…
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1241/maybe-it-s-not-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be an extremely painful and activity-limiting condition. It affects many people of all ages and genders, though women are affected more often than men. But how do you know if what you are suffering from is truly CTS or if it’s another condition that’s

02/23/2022

Tips to Improve Sleep Quality
https://DrBenDonnerBlog.com/1244/how-can-i-improve-my-sleep-quality-/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Donner Family Chiropractic.
412 19th Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

www.DrBenDonnerBlog.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8-1, 3-6

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 320-235-8380

Here are a few ways to improve your sleep quality in spite of a busy lifestyle: 1) SET A SCHEDULE: Set a time for BOTH going to bed AND getting up in the morning, preferably at the same times each day—even on weekends. 2) EXERCISE: Try to get 20-30 minutes of exercise every da