As a chiropractor, I see patients with a variety of work-related aches and pains. Surprisingly, these are not limited to heavy lifting or twisting that might be associated with construction or mechanical work. In fact, office work — especially when it involves computers — is a key factor in many on-the-job injuries. The key, no
Read moreTraveling can be rough on your body. Whether driving a few hours with your family to visit relatives or flying cross-country for a week-long excursion, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you feeling stressed, tired, stiff and sore. Here are some tips to fight the pains and strains of travel before
Read moreWhether you are in the middle of a landscaping project or just mowing the lawn and pulling weeds, gardening can be hard on your body. While working in the yard can provide a great workout, all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling can take its toll. It’s important to stretch your muscles before reaching for
Read moreWhile most people think of chiropractic care as a back treatment, I see many patients who also are experiencing neck pain. A study from the The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that chiropractic is more effective for neck pain than medication. In the study, 272 patients with acute or subacute neck pain were given one
Read moreAt some point in our lives, many of us had a mother or aunt or family friends advising us to “stand up straight.” But good posture is more than standing up straight, and requires more than “keeping your shoulders back.” To improve posture you have to strengthen how your body balances, and how it moves.
Read moreIt used to be that osteoporosis was considered a disease that affected only senior citizens — those with backs slightly hunched over or those who could no longer stand up straight. However, the truth is that an estimated 20 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and 80 percent of them don’t even know it. Osteoporosis
Read moreAs the weather gets warmer, I see many patients wearing sandals and flip-flops. While lighter shoes may keep you cooler, they may also be putting unnecessary stress on your spine. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, so improper footwear can lead to degenerative changes in the muscles, joints and connective tissues in the
Read moreIf you’ve just become a parent, congratulations! As the dad of two now-grown children — and as a new grandfather — I can say there is no more rewarding job that raising kids to become productive, accomplished adults. That said, caring for a new baby is accompanied by a host of physical challenges and musculoskeletal
Read moreMay is National Correct Posture Month, and it’s a good time to remember that overall posture affects your health. I wanted to share this great article below from Renee North, a Certified Posture Exercise Professional and personal trainer. Remember that chiropractic can help you improve your posture, so call our office today at 425-778-9600 for
Read moreAs a dad with two healthy (and now adult) children, I can personally attest to the role that chiropractic care played in helping them survive the routine bumps, falls and sports injuries that are inevitable during childhood. As I tell my patients who are parents or grandparents, children have spines, too — and they are
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