Those with arthritis are in a great deal of pain often. As the years roll by, steady damage is done to the cartilage that protects the bones in joints. It provides a necessary cushion that prevents the kinetic energy of movement from causing damage to the bones. As that cushion wears away, the bones will […]
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Kirkland chiropractic treatment is now available for joint dysfunction. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction can create a great deal of lower back pain. A steady, throbbing, aching misery that never goes away can be the result of a slip and fall or even childbirth that throws the joints in the lower back out of alignment. Chiropractic care […]
The sniffling, sneezing misery of allergies is something that most people simply have to live with. Difficulty breathing and the inclination to avoid it all by barricading yourself inside air conditioned comfort are simply a fact of life for millions of people. Allergy medications provide some relief, but they are not a cure. However, many […]
Nerve pain is common. Your nerves run throughout your body like a superhighway, transporting information and pain messages from every inch of your body to your brain. Nerve pain can take on many different forms and can affect every area of your body. It can take on any form of pain from a numbness that […]
It’s hard to believe that a chiropractor can help you with foot pain and ankle pain, but there are times when a doctor of the spine is just what you need for the extremities. If radiating pain in the foot and swelling is preventing you from enjoying your regular activities, schedule a visit with Dr. […]
Good posture is an important part of a healthy back, poor posture is destructive. The joints of your back will stay in healthy alignment, avoiding the accelerated degeneration of joint surfaces. The ligaments will stay strong and muscles will not fatigue as quickly. Strain and overuse injuries are avoided along with most back pain and […]
When the rotator cuff is torn, mobility will be severely limited due to the intense pain. Four muscles work together in the rotator cuff to allow the shoulder full range of motion. When any of these muscles or connective ligaments is damaged, significant pain can result. Whether the injury is caused by an accident, […]
Kirkland Chiropractor Helps with Back Pain Relief I slipped and fell while gardening this spring and hurt my back. This is when I realized that Your not as spry at 55 as when you were in your 20’s. I tried roughing it out, but each day my lower back seemed to hurt more. I was […]
Whiplash from a Car Wreck Individuals in a car accident can experience pain and discomfort for long periods of time even when there hasn’t been severe injury. A 36-year-old resident of Bellevue was subjected to this discomfort when she walked away from a car wreck and began feeling symptoms of whiplash. Her neck and […]
Stress and muscle tension due to work related issues have caused a Kirkland woman to suffer excruciating headaches and neck pain over a period of several weeks. Using Tylenol and muscle relaxants hasn’t provided much relief from the terrible pain. She’s almost 100% certain that sitting at her desk and doing computer work for several hours a […]