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Low back pain can affect anyone: old or young, active or inactive, desk worker or construction worker. However, according to the National Library of Medicine, women are more susceptible to lower back pain. At Tangelo, we work with women in all stages of life and with...
“My hamstrings have always been tight”. This is something I hear all the time when working with patients. It’s generally spoken with a tone of cynicism that nothing can be done to change that. Does that sound like you? Well, then stick around. This blog might be...
EACH SPORT HAS ITS OWN ACHILLES HEEL Every sport lends itself to certain common conditions. Basketball players sprain their ankles. Baseball players hurt their elbows and hamstrings. Golfers experience back pain. Skiers tend to have achy knees. For distance runners,...
Knee pain is a tremendously common occurrence for many of us. With regular use comes various problems with this joint and its surrounding soft tissues. The good news is that in many cases, knee pain can be remedied through the reliable, non-invasive care found in one...
Reality Check: Our phones run our lives It’s time we face it: our phones run our lives. Our devices are where we consume media, connect, shop, date, communicate and more. Our lives are increasingly centered around little hand-held screens in front of us. Some studies...
What is Tennis Elbow? (Lateral Epicondylitis) Lateral Epicondylitis, otherwise known as Tennis Elbow, is a common condition that affects the tendons (extensor carpi radialis brevis) that insert onto the outside of your elbow. Patients that visit Tangelo with this...
Everyday movements often center around walking and standing; you may need to do these things for your job, your exercise routine, or simply to get around and complete your usual daily tasks. When comfort is compromised, even the most passive movements can become...
Trail running is a fast growing sport. As it gains in popularity, a lot of you are thinking about giving trail running a shot! But, where do you start?!
Knee pain when bending? If you want to successfully prevent or correct common knee conditions, you “knee-d” to first understand that the joint does more than just extend, flex and perform a limited amount of internal and external rotation. Knee pain treatment is one...
Sciatica is a little word that packs a big punch- especially if you suffer from it. Our Seattle and Portland Chiropractic clinics see many patients who believe they have sciatica, and in some cases, they’re correct. Sciatica can be very painful. It can be a full-on...