Headaches can terrorize, monopolize, and polarize your day. Even the small, dull headache can make looking at a computer screen difficult, light off-putting, and noises hard to handle. Often, slight headaches carry stress, which can easily make that headache bigger. ...
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Slip and Falls: Common Injuries and How to Prevent the OUCH!
I want to start off this blog by telling you what inspired me to write it. The other day around 6am I was getting ready to workout. And while my morning coffee was brewing, I decided to take a long, twenty-step walk to the mailbox to check the mail. I'm sure you can...
6 Healthy Habits to Make in 2022
"This year, I am going to have the willpower to stick to my resolutions." Sound familiar? Here's Why Resolution Fail Since you are reading this blog, you probably have experienced years of failing to follow through with your new year's resolutions. First off, give...
Hip Pain and How to Heal It at the Source
Hip pain is a widespread problem, especially when associated with lower back pain or groin injuries. The femur and pelvis serve as anchors for muscles in your hips, and when any of them are strained or injured, it can result in pain. And while older adults complain...
Should we add Upper & Lower Crossed Syndrome to the list of our “Syndromes”?
Let's talk about Upper and Lower Crossed Syndrome... I won’t go too far down the rabbit hole with this introduction, but one thing the biomedical model and insurance companies have pushed in healthcare, is putting a label on everyone who comes through the clinic door...
Ice V. Heat: What You Need To Know
It’s time to thaw out some of the misconceptions around icing and injury. In this blog post we're answering the age-old question: Should you ice or heat your injury? The answer just might surprise you! But before we get to that, I need to state that the following...
Yard Work and Back Pain: What You Need to Know
Yard work and back pain go hand-in-hand. In this blog post, I'll show you how to get your yard in order without getting your body out of order. Did you Know? Did you know that according to the American Chiropractic Association (1), back pain accounts for more than...
How Chiropractic Care Will Help Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a real problem for up to 6% of adults in the United States. If it goes untreated, it can cause permanent nerve damage and an onslaught of discomfort. While many doctors may suggest the use of steroid injections or even surgery, many people...
Visiting a Chiropractor After Your Portland Auto Injury
Unfortunately, most of us will experience a vehicle collision at some point in our lives, and while we can’t predict how severe that collision will be, we can give you some resources to help your body recover, and your mind find peace after the event. Car accidents...
So You Want To Pistol Squat?
The elusive pistol squat. The bane of many a CrossFitter’s existence. One in very few can get them on their first try. Being able to squat on one leg is no easy feat. It requires balance, mobility, stability, coordination, and strength. But with practice, it’s a fun...