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, [...]
I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Michigan. Throughout my high school years, I stayed engaged playing soccer and basketball. Upon graduating, I found myself at a crossroads. I, like many, was uncertain about my post-high school [...]
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 [...]
What is Spinal Hygiene? Spinal hygiene, much like dental hygiene is preventative maintenance. It's used to preserve the health of one's spine. The goal is to maintain or increase the amount of movement and flexibility in the spine. This would be [...]
Ergonomic Workplace Tips When looking at a typical office there has been a shift in the physical ergonomics of the job to more computer based work. This has taken place over the past several decades as our society becomes more digitized. [...]
Cat Cow Exercise (For Spinal Mobility) This exercise is good to help with morning stiffness and general spinal mobility. Video: Cat Cow Exercise Step 1: Arch your back Tuck your belly button in Tuck your chin towards your chest Think Halloween cat! [...]
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 [...]
In 2015, 2.44 million people were injured in car accidents. (1) 2.44 MILLION! The odds are not in your favor. This post should help you know what to do after a car accident. What to do after a car accident Stay calm, [...]
Cycling Back Pain Relief Summer is nearly here and spring cycling weather has been awesome! In Portland there are many reasons to ride starting with pleasure, but it may include commute or competition too. One of the most frustrating things that [...]
October marks one of our favorite in the chiropractic world...it’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Woohoo! This year the American Chiropractic Association is stressing the importance of chiropractic care in a time where people greatly depend on opioids. They even came up with [...]
