What Is Spinal Disc Herniation? A herniated disc refers to a rupture in one of the rubbery cushions (spinal discs) that sit between the vertebral bones of your spinal column. A spinal disc has a thick, spongy exterior (annulus) with…
Chiropractic care is a holistic exercise — what that means is that your chiropractor will take the unique factors of your condition into account, and generate a treatment plan based on your specific needs. As new technology and innovations are…
Does it feel like every time the temperature drops, your joint pain level seems to rise? No, you’re not imagining things. Winter is the season of aches and pains for people with arthritis and other joint issues. The scientific reason…
Living in Portland can be a blessing and a curse, sure the summers can be nice outdoors. But when the weather gets colder, as it usually does for Fall, Winter, and, more often than not, Spring. Cold weather means one…
If you love the outdoors, you don’t have to spend less time hiking just because you have joint pain. Instead, you may able to carry on doing what you live with the support of the right footwear. If you’re an…
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your mental and physical health and well-being. If you’ve ever spent a night tossing and turning, unable to get comfortable, then you know how difficult it can be to make it through…
Adults are able to recognize problems rather quickly and can decide when it’s time to seek chiropractic care. Such care is necessary for correcting misalignment and alleviating headaches and many other ailments naturally. But, have you given thought to the…
‘Tis the season for indulgence. The winter holidays ring in plenty of gatherings and celebrations, and yes, plenty of eating and drinking too. 1. Avoid Inflammatory Foods Unfortunately, most traditional holiday foods are highly inflammatory. If you suffer from chronic…
In an age where voice commands have taken over mobile device operations, you would think accidents due to distracted driving would be minimal, right? Wrong. According to the CDC, about 9 people die and more than 1000 others injured in…
What Are Spinal Cord Injuries? There are four different areas of the spine, each of which protects different groups of nerves that all control Spinal cord injuries can be divided into two categories: Complete spinal cord injuries cause permanent damage…