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Some people think chiropractors only treat back pain, but actually they are specialists in the entire musculoskeletal system. They do focus primarily on the spine and surrounding tissues, but the spine is intimately related to good functioning of the whole … Continue reading →

Its that time of the year again in Washington! Now that the sun has finally come out again its time to get back in to the garden. Bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping are a big part of gardening, yet rarely … Continue reading →

What do low back pain and balance have to do with each other? Well, a lot! First (and most obvious), poor balance can lead to falling, which is the number one cause of injuries after the age of 70 (which … Continue reading →

by guest contributor, Steven G. Yeomans DC, FACO I can’t tell you how many times a day this question is asked! Obviously, there are MANY causes of low back pain (LBP) but you may be surprised about some of the … Continue reading →

What if I had told you 40 years ago that you would be able to see a dentist with no pain? Or, if that one day a doctor would be able to perform surgery by watching a TV? You most … Continue reading →

If you do any driving in a big or medium size city such as Bellevue WA, which is were I practice, you know that seeing a car accident on the highway is almost a daily norm. This is kind of … Continue reading →

“Loss of cervical curve stretches the spinal cord 5-7 cm and causes disease”- Dr. Alf Breig, Neurosurgeon

Low back pain (LBP) can have many causes such as genetics, acquired abuses, body type (especially obesity – body mass index or BMI >30), gender, as well as cultural aspects that predispose one to acquire low back trouble. So, the question remains, “what can I do to reduce my risk for developing low back pain?” Continue reading →

“The Only Proven Effective Treatment” for Chronic Whiplash? You may have wondered, “If I get hurt in a car accident on I-405 or I-5, who should I go to for treatment of my whiplash problem?” This can be quite a … Continue reading →

Low back pain is a very common problem affecting 80-90% of all of us at some point in our lifetime. Why is that you ask? There are many reasons. Continue reading →