Many of us are plagued with low back flare-ups, sharp lumbar pain or chronic aching low back pain. Finding daily activities to help feel better is essential. This article describes healthy activities to combat a chronic aching back. Going for a walk: Movement is key to feeling healthy, alert and it can lower pain levels. […]
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Did you know chiropractic care is covered through most major medical plans. This includes: major health insurance carrier, workers’ compensation, Medicare, personal injury, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans for federal employees. Many people are unaware that there are so many ways to get chiropractic care covered. What about your chiropractic care atPrimeSpine in Bellevue […]
As a chiropractor, I routinely get asked the question “is cracking my back good for me”. This is a topic that is very important to discuss. We all know someone who habitually cracks his or her neck. You may have a co-worker who is infamous for filling the office with loud crunches, cracks and pops […]
Chiropractic care is often thought of for neck and low back pain. This is often the first reason someone will seek treatment from a chiropractor. There is a current buzz about children seeking chiropractic care. There are many reasons for this that go far beyond back and neck pain. Children are developing postural habits every […]
Attention desk jockeys, you need to move. Sitting still for extended periods of time on a daily basis is one of the least healthy things possible for our spines. I know that many people have busy and stressful jobs that require long, grueling hours sitting in front of computers. This article gives some tips for […]
We are proud to announce that our massage staff is helping ThinkSpace in Redmond with a wellness day. Our staff is offering the tenants at think space free 20 minute massages through out the day. With two massage therapists on site over 20 tenants will be treated. ThinkSpace offers coworking space to start up companies and developers, as […]
What is sciatica? Sciatica is a condition that many people experience. They feel sharp radiating pain or sensation going down the back of their leg. It usually starts in the pelvis. They feel it down the back the back of their butt. It goes into the back of their leg and sometimes all the way down into the foot. […]
Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes the back or neck to become bowed or rounded. People with kyphosis experience chronic spinal pain, headaches and reduced mobility. Kyphosis can occur at any age and is equally common among men and women. For adults, kyphosis can be caused by: Injury or trauma such as […]
Americans on average spend between 8-10 hours a day sitting in a chair staring at a computer screen. This increasing decline in workplace activity can take a toll of your body including poor posture and chronic neck and back pain. This can often lead to a misalignment of the vertebrae known as Forward Head Posture […]
Severe injury resulted when our patient was rear-ended at a red light. Prior to the accident, she ran for enjoyment and exercise, and competed in track and gymnastics in the Kirkland area. Because of the injury, she is unable to take part in her favored sport activities. Additionally, because of sharp pain and extreme stiffness, she is […]