Chiropractic musings Archives - Cascade Chiropractic & Wellness https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/category/chiropractic-musings/ Portland’s Experts in Atlas Orthogonal and Car Accident & Injury Recovery Care Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:37:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cropped-logo_print_color_graphic-32x32.png Chiropractic musings Archives - Cascade Chiropractic & Wellness https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/category/chiropractic-musings/ 32 32 What’s a Schneck, and Why Does Mine Hurt? https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/whats-a-schneck-and-why-does-mine-hurt/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/whats-a-schneck-and-why-does-mine-hurt/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:01:24 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=14447 Have you ever heard someone complain about pain in their "schneck"? If not, you're not alone. In fact, the first time I heard the term was from a young college-age patient in our office. During their initial visit, they told me their "schneck" was hurting. I had to pause and make sure I heard [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/whats-a-schneck-and-why-does-mine-hurt/feed/ 0 14447 Fibromyalgia treatment in Portland https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/fibromyalgia-treatment-in-portland/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/fibromyalgia-treatment-in-portland/#respond Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:18:51 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=13815 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? Imagine having to live with fatigue pain all the time.  Imagine radiating, gnawing, shooting, and burning pain in your muscles and joints.  This is fibromyalgia.  Other symptoms might include tender points on your neck, shoulders, chest, rib cage, lower back, thighs, knees, elbows, and buttocks. You might have increased sensitivity to [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/fibromyalgia-treatment-in-portland/feed/ 0 13815 Why use massage therapy? https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/why-use-massage-therapy/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/why-use-massage-therapy/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:15:26 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=13789 Massage Therapy Massage can be beneficial for a variety of reasons. Its benefits are well-documented. Here are some of the key reasons why massage is beneficial: Relaxation: One of the most immediate and noticeable benefits of massage is relaxation. The manipulation of muscles and soft tissues can help reduce tension. It promotes a sense [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/why-use-massage-therapy/feed/ 0 13789 Finding Relief from Dizziness with Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Care https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/dizziness/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/dizziness/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:45:48 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=13774 Are you tired of constantly feeling dizzy or lightheaded? Dizziness can be a disruptive and uncomfortable sensation that affects many people. If you're looking for a natural and effective way to address this issue, consider Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Care as a specific solution. Understanding Dizziness Dizziness can manifest in various forms. This ranges [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/dizziness/feed/ 0 13774 Chiropractic Headache Treatment https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/chiropractic-headache-treatment/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/chiropractic-headache-treatment/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:51:31 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=13770 What Causes Aches and Headaches? The source of that nagging ache in your head might surprise you – it's not your brain itself. In fact, your brain can't sense pain. Patients undergoing brain surgery often remain wide awake, chatting with surgeons and nurses while their brains are being operated on. The sensation of pain [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/chiropractic-headache-treatment/feed/ 3 13770 The Y-Strap Adjustment https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/y-strap-adjustment/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/y-strap-adjustment/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:55:35 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=12855 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 patient while they are laying on their back. The chiropractor applies traction or [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/y-strap-adjustment/feed/ 1 12855 Upper Cervical Adjustment https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/upper-cervical-adjustment/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/upper-cervical-adjustment/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:22:34 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=12773 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 upper cervical assessment and the upper cervical adjustment. What are the most common [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/upper-cervical-adjustment/feed/ 5 12773 What Causes A Headache? https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/what-causes-a-headache/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/what-causes-a-headache/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:31:41 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=12638 According to the World Health Organization the amount of adults suffering from a headache disorder at least once a year is about 50% (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders). Many times people wonder what causes their specific headache. With the wide range of potential headaches out there it can be tough to know why one may suffer.  I’m going [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/what-causes-a-headache/feed/ 0 12638 My Car Accident Story https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/my-car-accident-story/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/my-car-accident-story/#respond Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:05:42 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=12517 Alex and Dr. Cooper's Car Accident Story In July 2018 Alex and I were in a pretty bad car accident.  We were driving north on I-5 in Portland during rush hour.  If you know Portland, rush hour traffic can be very stop and go.  Well we were driving pretty fast, maybe around 50 MPH, [...]

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]]> https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/my-car-accident-story/feed/ 0 12517 5 Different Headaches and What Causes Them https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/5-different-headaches-and-what-causes-them/ https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/5-different-headaches-and-what-causes-them/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:45:13 +0000 https://eastportlandchiropractor.com/?p=12482 Have you ever considered how many different types of headaches exist? You may know about the classic migraine headache but did you know your jaw can be a pain source too? Or that your neck may be referring pain up to your head? In this blog I talk about 4 types of headaches we [...]

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