When most people think of chiropractic treatment, they tend to picture adults getting spinal adjustments. What many parents don’t realize, however, is that a Portland chiropractor can provide helpful treatments for children, too.
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What to Do if Your Massage Hurts
Massage therapy should always feel good. Granted, it is common to experience brief moments of minor pain, but if you are receiving a massage and experiencing regular or intolerable pain, then something is amiss.
What to Expect During Massage Therapy
Often people hesitate to try professional massage therapy for the first time because they don’t know what to expect. After that first appointment with a Portland massage therapist, however, they feel much better and more relaxed the next time. It’s kind of like flying in an airplane; the pilot is your Portland massage therapist, and the plane your massage therapy treatment. Once you know the drill, you can relax and enjoy the massage, confident that you are in good hands.
Back Pain: Top 3 Causes of Winter Back Injuries
There are many different ways you can injure your back. Ask any Portland chiropractic specialist about back injuries, and he or she will tell you that wintertime tends to bring its own unique set of hazards, from icy sidewalks to holiday decorating. Although winters are relatively mild in Portland, back pain relief is still in high demand this time of year due to snow, ice and other mishaps.
5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Spine
A chiropractic specialist might be inclined to focus entirely on the spine when setting New Year’s resolutions. This might seem narrow-minded, but considering that spinal health has a huge influence on overall health, perhaps we could all stand to set a few spinal resolutions. One excellent yearlong promise would be to get regular chiropractic adjustments.
Seeing a Portland Chiropractor: What to Expect on Your First Visit
Many people, who could strongly benefit from some chiropractic care, shy away from it simply out of nervousness. Rarely are people eager to volunteer to visit a doctor; we avoid those potentially awkward and scary interactions. The truth is that a chiropractic clinic is far different from a regular doctor appointment. While they focus on healing your body, the experience can be far less clinical and rather more enjoyable.
Got Holiday Stress? Massage Therapy can Help You Handle the Holidays
It’s that time of year again, when our moments of joy come with a physical cost. Whether it’s preparing for family visitors, attempting a last minute shopping run to Washington Square, dealing with holiday traffic on I-5 and inclement weather, or trying to finish work deadlines before the break, there are many added stress inducers during the holiday rush.
Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries Requiring Chiropractic Care
Skiing and snowboarding are among the most popular winter sports – not to mention the riskiest. An accident while participating in one of these sports can lead to a major injury that may require several months of sports injury treatment.
Chiropractic Care for High School Sports Injuries
As high school sports continue to grow in popularity, and, in turn, become more competitive, more injuries are occurring during games and practice. A visit to the doctor is always required if sports injury treatment is needed. But you should also consider chiropractic treatment from a local sports chiropractic clinic if an injury seems to cause chronic pain.
What to Do After a Car Accident
Each year roughly 100 million Americans travel during the holidays. This puts more cars on the road and many drivers in unfamiliar areas. Heavy snow, rain, traffic—the holiday rush—and drunk drivers all make driving more treacherous this time of year. It is in these conditions that we see more car accident injury cases.