Your shoulder is a complex joint made up of many tendons and muscles. When injuries or strain occur, it’s important to seek treatment from your physician. Sometimes, these injuries require surgery, but many conditions can be treated with physical therapy or…
You’ve already put in the long hours of conditioning, long-distance runs, speed work and stretching for hours every day. Now your 5k, half-marathon or full marathon (defined as a 26.2 mile race) is right around the corner. Hopefully at this…
Disc injuries are one of the most debilitating types of back injuries you can experience, and there is little to no way to prevent them, other than being cautious. But sometimes it’s hard to tell whether you’re just experiencing common…
Back pain can be one of the most uncomfortable parts of getting older. It’s also a fact of life for people living with injuries and other spinal conditions. But even if you don’t suffer from any debilitating discomfort, you will…
5 Signs You Should See Your Chiropractor about Rest Related Issues. The old saying ‘There are few things a good night’s sleep won’t cure’ is very true. The human brain and body needs proper rest to function at optimum levels,…
If you’re an athlete, or even just a person who enjoys living an active lifestyle, you’ve probably heard of or know people who use Kinesiology tape. Kinesiology taping is a process that is used for treating athletic injuries and a…
With the emergence of fitness fad after fitness fad, one truth that seems to be present in all of them is core strength. Many fitness fads attempt to sell you on the idea that you can spot remove fat through…
If you had to think of an adjective to describe the city of Portland, ‘unique’ would probably be everyone’s number one choice. Portland is a great place to visit and to live. It’s famous for its offbeat spirit and unusual…
Everybody knows that Portland is a bicycle friendly city. Riding a bike is a great way to commute and stay fit. Mountain biking as a recreational activity has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity what with there being so many…
At Starkwood we love where we live and work. The city of Portland, Oregon is full of interesting places to go, good food to eat, and exciting things to do. It’s this love for our great city that inspired us…