The Y-Strap Adjustment
What is the "Y Strap" adjustment? The Y Strap is a tool used by chiropractors. It is a simple tool made of wide strapping and foam cushions. The Y Strap cradles the neck and supports the head. It supports the [...]
Upper Cervical Adjustment
There are many ways to adjust the Atlas/Axis or Upper Cervical region. It can be hard to choose which method is right for you. Ultimately you want your doctor to be well trained. The doctor must have experience in both the [...]
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal Neuralgia has several names. It is as TN. It is also known as Tic douloureux, Fothergill Disease, or Trifacial Neuralgia. You find the less common terms in the research literature. Trigeminal Neuralgia is the best [...]
6 AM Appointment
Dr. Johnson has been an early riser for the majority of his life. He worked on farms, in construction, and geological fieldwork in his younger years. Now getting the day started early is routine. There is a great value added [...]
Plank Progression
The plank exercise is a great exercise to build core strength. By performing this exercise it can help the body be much stronger in many motions. The exercise is very safe for people with low back pain when compared to [...]
Thoracic Mobilization
Thoracic mobilization. The thoracic spine is the upper part of the back where the ribs attach to the spine. The upper back region is difficult to get moving when it is tight. As chiropractors, we see this area giving may [...]
Low Impact Neck Exercises
Neck exercises are important for reaching recovery after a neck injury. There are many different ways to strengthen the neck. The most important thing after an injury is to not overdo it. You can hurt your neck even worse if [...]
Chiropractic Treatment Plan
What is a chiropractic treatment plan? A chiropractic treatment plan is simply a recovery plan. It is a plan made of the time it will take to complete, the therapy the doctor will use, and the patient goals. Chiropractors have special skills [...]
Dr. Tyrel Johnson, Chiropractor in Portland
Dr. Johnson is a Portland Oregon chiropractor with an interesting story about how chiropractic care helped him when he was just a kid: Dr. Johnson was a nice young boy with a little bit of a wild streak. I grew up with [...]
Core Strengthening Exercises
Core Strengthening Exercises There are many core strengthening exercises! Here at Cascade Chiropractic and Wellness, we have several favorites. We like these exercises best because they are simple and effective. We also want people to remember that the core is made [...]