Our neighbor Joe developed a bulging disk in his spine that eventually made it hard for him to stand for longer than a few minutes at a time. Reluctantly, he visited a spine specialist and was told he needed back surgery. Fortunately for Joe, his family urged him to get a second opinion. In Joe's case he was able to recover without having the surgery. Many experts agree that surgery should be your last resort, but what other options are there?
We love dogs. And we love the dog park. Aside from an occasional canine kerfluffle, the dog park is most always a joyous place. We do know of one neighbor though who was bowled over by a couple rowdy dogs and suffered whiplash. Whiplash is usually associated with car crashes, but it can also occur in some other surprising ways.
Chiropractors are licensed doctors who treat about 35 million Americans each year. Much of their work involves restoring mobility to joints and relieving back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Chiropractic services cost less on average and are included in most health insurance plans.
It's okay to be a little skeptical about fascia. Scientists have only started paying close attention to it in the last few decades. So if you're over the age of 30, you might find yourself wondering if fascia is just one of those woo-woo West Coast things. But it's real, and really important. Let's have a look!
Given that people are spending about five hours a day on their smartphones – it’s no surprise we are seeing a lot of patients come in with what we call “Tech Neck”. It’s a result of looking at their devices with their neck and head facing down. This type of posture creates a lot of stress on the neck, upper back, and shoulders.
As we pass the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on all the changes this last 13 months has thrown our way. As chiropractors, we are seeing changes as well. Those changes come in the issues our patients are experiencing. In this blog, I want to share with you the musculoskeletal issues that arise from work from home and how Parkside Clinic is Southeast Portland is your chiropractor of choice.
