With most things in life, but especially in healthcare and the pain management world, we tend to overthink things. And the result is over-complicated solutions that don’t really get to the heart of the problem. We’ve been helping people get out of pain - even when nothing else has worked - for the last 10 years and found that the most commonly overlooked and under treated aspect of someone’s health - which we discuss in this month’s article.
Read MoreHaving had conversations with 100’s of adults with back pain, I can say that most people are very confused about what they should be doing about their pain. With so much information and mixed messages out there it’s easy to see why. But it doesn’t have to be. Which is why I wanted to have an honest conversation about what it is going to take for anyone to finally SOLVE their back pain.
Read MoreEveryday people in Portland, OR are being told by their doctors that they have arthritis and that as a result – should stop performing their favorite activities (or take a boat load of pain pills or start getting injection). Not the most helpful advice.
What people aren’t being told is that arthritis is a normal part of the aging process and that there are many natural and safe options to keep you active, strong, and going what you love – regardless of age. In this month’s article we discuss three ways to treat arthritis and get back to doing the things that make you happy.
Read MoreWhen you have knee pain, If your doctor is only looking at your knee there is a problem!
Summer weather means more opportunities for hiking, biking, running and walking! An unfortunate side effect of more fun summer activities can be more knee pain for some individuals. We’ve worked with 100’s of individuals struggling with knee pain get back to their favorite activities and I can say with 100% certainty that any (non-traumatic) cause of knee pain can be attributed to a problem elsewhere in the body. Today we’ll discuss three of the more common things to look at to finally find a solution to your knee pain.
Read MorePrime hiking season is almost here - and with the governor set to reopen some of Oregon and Washington’s natural areas now is the perfect time to start prepare your body for your favorite summer activities so you can truly enjoy your favorite hikes with friends.
The unfortunate truth is that we meet a lot of people are dealing with knee pain and worry that it may limit their favorite outdoor activities. In this weeks article we’ve put together the Top 5 things you can do to hike with less knee pain this summer.
Read MoreThe current pandemic is all a mental game. After taking some time off and observing how my friends, family, and other businesses are handling the crisis, I'm convinced of one thing.
The people who will come out of this whole ordeal the best are the ones best equipped to handle the mental game that this pandemic can play on you.
Which is why in this weeks article we wanted to cover the best things you can do to win the mental game and come out stronger, healthier, and better equipped for the post COVID-19 world.
When our circumstances change, we have to change. Life is really that simple.
Our services have always been about more than getting someone out of pain. They’re about having life changing impacts for anyone that walks through our door. And that can be accomplished in the clinic, at home, or on the freaking moon - it doesn’t matter. If you are looking to change your current circumstance to be more comfortable, get more focus, and fee better about yourself and what’s going on in the world around you - we can help.
Today we cover three ways you can benefit with our At-Home Therapy Sessions with our Pain Specialists.
Read MoreStrength training isn’t just about ‘being in good shape’ anymore.
Did you know that between the ages of 24 - 50, our muscle mass decreases by 5-10%? After the age of 50 our muscle mass will decrease, on average, by about 10% per decade? Or how about that if we do nothing, our bone density will decrease with age by about 6% per decade?
Which leads to more arthritis, more osteoporosis, osteopaths, and bone fractures, and even more daily aches and pains.Which is the reason why it’s so important for strength training to be brought out of the gym and into the clinic.
In today’s article we cover the top three benefits of strength training for anyone in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions we get asked is ‘Why does my back pain always come back?’. Most people that come into our clinic See most people have tried chiropractic, physical therapy, massage, and/or acupuncture. All of which provided some symptomatic relief during the course of therapy - but didn’t seem to keep it from coming back the minute they stopped. They’re frustrated because they’ve already spent a good amount of time, energy and money on ‘solutions’ to their back pain - only for the pain to come back a few weeks later and they don’t want to make the same mistake again.
In this article we discuss the top three reasons your back pain keeps coming back…eve after years of treatment and therapy.
Read MoreThere’s nothing more frustrating than investing time and money in solving a problem like knee pain - only to have the pain come back years, months, even days later. In this weeks article we cover three reasons your knee pain keeps coming back even after traditional physical therapy and chiropractic care.
Read MoreWe love this time of year! It’s that time when everyone is feeling motivated to better themselves. They’re eating better, exercising more, and setting big goals that they want to achieve in the new decade. But what if you’re dealing with back, shoulder, knee pain or any other issue?
One of the main reasons people come to see us is because they are being forced to sit out their favorite exercise routine because of nagging aches and pains or worry that their pain will get worse. One of the worst things you can do is ignore any pain you may be experiencing. We’ve been doing this a long time and one thing we can assure you is that pain doesn’t go away on it’s own and often gets worse.
We don’t want to see this happen to you which is why we wanted to share some tips and tricks to be sure you can stay active and strong through the entire year!
Read MoreOne of the primary concerns for people with shoulder pain is that they will one day need shoulder surgery. Which is not only an expensive treatment but also debilitating that can lead to lots of days of missed work and a lengthy recovery. Even worse - many people with shoulder pain have been convinced by their family, friends, and a lot of time their doctors - that surgery is the best option. The result is that they rush into an expensive surgery only to find that the problems that led to their shoulder pain resurface after the surgery and the problem isn’t actually fixed!
In this weeks article we discuss three things that NEED to be done in order to overcome shoulder pain and avoid shoulder surgery.
Read MoreOne of the best parts about winter is all the activities available to us….especially here in Portland. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing are all within a few hours drive. They’re a great way to get out with friends and enjoy getting outside - which is why it can be so frustrating to miss out on those activities because of knee pain - or fear of further aggravating an old knee injury
In this weeks article we discuss the three keys to overcoming knee pain so you don’t have to miss out on your favorite winter activities.
Read MoreMid back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by long hours at our desk is one of the most common. This pain may not be debilitating, but it is definitely distracting, making it hard to focus on work projects and put our best effort in.
In this article we discuss three of the best exercises to overcome desk pain, and WHY they work.
Read MoreWhen it comes to staying fit after 40 - it’s vital that we adjust our exercise routine to match where we’re currently at. What worked in our 20’s and 30’s isn’t going to be what works in our 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We’ve put more miles on our body. Our bodies are a bit slower to recover. We’ve most likely dealt with a greater number of injuries which creates a fear or worry about returning to exercise.
In this weeks article we cover the top three secrets you can implement today to help you stay fit - so you can continue to do the things you love - after the age of 40 and beyond.
Read MoreSpinal stenosis is painful and limiting condition experienced by individuals as we age. Learn three easy things you can do TODAY to ease pain caused by spinal stenosis and return to walking without pain.
Read MoreWe understand how frustrating recurring pain can be - especially something as limiting as plantar fasciitis. Learn the three most important (and commonly left out) areas to SOLVE plantar Fascia Pain and get back to the activities you love.
Read MoreLearn the five critical mistakes that people age 40+ make when it comes to overcoming low back pain and what you can do to avoid them.
Read MoreChronic pain can be frustrating. It can impact EVERY aspect of your life. When it comes to treating chronic pain there is hope. The following are three lessons we’ve learned from helping 100’s of those in chronic pain ensure better outcomes.
Read MoreIf you’re like most people suffering from low back pain you’ve probably experienced the ‘ups and downs’ that come with the condition. Some days your low back feels good, sometimes it gets worse. One of the most common patterns we see in the office is that a client has tried chiropractor or ‘traditional’ PT and while their low back felt during the course of treatment, once the treatment stopped, the pain returned. They may be feeling frustrated and skeptical about seeking another provider. they In essence, they feel stuck.
So what gives? Why does your back pain always come back? In this article we discuss this phenomenon and the importance of movement and strength in finding SOLUTIONS to back pain.
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