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Sleep: What Works?

Sleep

What does the body need to enjoy the restful sleep it needs to stay active and healthy? Read More

Cell Phone Radiation: Reducing Your Exposure

Cell Phone TIps

Portland Chiropractor gives tips on reducing cell phone radiation exposure. Read More

Are Cell Phones Dangerous ?

ARE CELL PHONES DANGEROUS?

Cell Phones, their impact on our health, and tips to reduce cell phone radiation, from a Portland chiropractor. Read More

What is a Pinched Nerve ? Part 3

DISC 2 Image

Spinal Joint Fixations, Subluxation, and Pinched Nerves We have been discussing the question of “What is a Pinched Nerve?” and two main causes of pinched nerves have been presented, those associated with disc bulge and herniation, and those caused by … Read More

What is a Pinched Nerve? Part 2

Spinal Disc Image

Spinal Stenosis and the Pinched Nerve Spinal stenosis can be another reason for having a pinched nerve with resulting radiating pain, and possibly numbness and weakness, in the arm or leg. It’s important to understand how spinal stenosis relates to … Read More

What is a Pinched Nerve? Part 1

Spinal Disc with Vertebra

A pinched nerve is a wonderfully descriptive term, but it is not a diagnostic one. A pinched nerve can indicate a wide range of spinal problems. Read More

A Chiropractor in Portland

Portland

Practicing as a chiropractor in Portland is interesting. Portland is very open to chiropractors and there are lots of them. Portland is a small, vibrant city. Read More

Full Body Airport Scanners: Are They Safe?

Airport security showing security check sign

A portland chiropractor discusses full body airport security scanners that deliver low-density x-ray beams for 8-15 seconds over the whole body. Read More

Herniated Disc (Part 1): Anatomy of a Disc

Model of 3 vertebra  showing nerves and disc

Being an educated health consumer will help you make informed choices along a treatment road that may take a number of twists and turns. The goal is to achieve healing of the injured disc with as few risks and side … Read More

Tai Chi: A Chiropractor’s Thumbs Up

Practicing tai chi is a wonderful way to maintain flexibility and enhance conditioning. It’s a low impact exercise that is appropriate for all fitness levels and all ages. Going through the slow movements of tai chi creates a calming effect … Read More

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