Stress is often described as our “fight or flight” response. It can be triggered by the sight of a giant spider, a loud noise, or walking through a dimly-lit empty parking lot. In our modern lives, stress can also be…
Pinched nerves can range from being inconvenient and causing some issues with pain and mobility to being chronic, severe, and genuinely affect a person’s quality of life. Pinched nerves sometimes seem to appear out of nowhere after twisting or moving…
Covid-19 has turned life upside down for everyone. Whether you are an essential worker, working from home, or you are laid off, day to day doesn’t look the same. Big life transitions have a significant impact on our physical and…
While all of the nerves of the body run along the spinal column, the largest of them is the sciatic nerve. The left and right sciatic nerves run from the lower part of the lumbar region, down the legs, and…
Chiropractic care is recognized as one of the safest therapies for treating back pain because it is drug-free and non-invasive. Any problems that do arise usually have to do with issues outside of the adjustments themselves. Much of the risk…
Chiropractors tend to treat auto-accident related injuries, but there is much more to the scope of chiropractic care. Chiropractors offer alternative treatments for many common ailments without the use of medications that have undesirable side-effects or may even become addictive….
Given the recent developments of COVID-19, we would like to extend our care and concern to our chiropractic community. Recommendations of social distancing and isolating have come from all levels of government and community members. Only crucial activities are suggested…
Do Insurance Plans Cover Chiropractic in Oregon? Health Insurance – Mostly Yes Auto Insurance – Yes Workers Comp Insurance – Yes Patients often call in asking if we accept insurance. The short answer is yes. The long answer can be…
What should you do after a chiropractic visit? Drink plenty of water Avoid hard work or stress on your body Stay active and avoid sitting for too long Be mindful of how your body feels Practice good posture Follow specific…
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…