My skiing and snowboarding patients are thrilled with Pacific Northwest snowfall this winter. But remember that winter recreational activities can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is not in condition. Skiing and sledding can cause painful muscle spasms, strains or tears if you’re not in shape. Preparation for an outdoor winter activity, including
Read moreCar crashes injure millions of people in the U.S. annually, resulting in long-term symptoms and disability for many. I have many patients come to me with pain from a car crash that happened years earlier. To make matters worse, many people are in “minor” motor vehicle collisions and think they aren’t hurt, but symptoms show
Read moreWhether you are headed over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house or across the country for a long-overdue visit with the in-laws, review these five simple ideas to ensure you arrive with minimal wear-and-tear on your spine: 1. Pack light Instead of lugging an oversized 50-pound suitcase through the airport or grimacing as
Read moreIt’s hard to believe, but we’re in the season of holiday decorations and shopping specials — and that means that holiday stress can’t be far behind. Personally, I usually wait until the day before Christmas to do my shopping! But no matter what your holiday timetable is, here are some tips for making sure you
Read moreThe season of darker days and rainy weather – otherwise known as fall and winter in the Pacific Northwest – is also a peak time of year for vehicle crashes. For more than 20 years I have been helping people injured in motor vehicle collisions. Simply stated, the clinical goal is to help improve quality
Read moreIn my 20-plus years of practice, I’ve found that patients often have misconceptions about chiropractic care. Here are the three that I regularly hear in my office: 1. Once you see a chiropractor you have to keep going back This is false. When seeking care from a chiropractor, the chiropractor will perform an assessment including
Read moreWe all overhear conversations between people wondering where they should go for treatment of various aches and pains. Of course, I would make the case that a chiropractor should be the first point of contact — but here’s some research to back up my opinion: From the August 2015 PubMed Journal: First-Contact Care With a
Read moreWith the national conversation continuing about the opioid epidemic, it’s a good time to raise awareness of the value of a conservative approach to pain management through chiropractic care. Chiropractic services, and other non-drug approaches, are an important first line of defense against pain and may in some cases lessen or eliminate the need for over-the-counter
Read moreEar problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Almost half of all children will
Read moreWhile being pregnant is a special time, it also causes changes in a woman’s body that can cause a variety of aches and pains, as the increased body weight often pulls the spine and pelvis out of alignment. Many women turn to chiropractic care for effective, drug-free pain relief. I also encourage my patients to
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