Low Impact Neck Exercises

By |February 15th, 2019|Categories: Home Care, Muscle health|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Core Strengthening Exercises

By |October 3rd, 2018|Categories: Home Care, Muscle health|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Concussions and Post-concussion Syndrome

By |April 20th, 2018|Categories: Chiropractic musings, FAQs|Tags: , , , , , |

Concussion and Post-Concussion Syndrome A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury most often happens after an impact to the head. A loss of consciousness may or may not occur for a concussion to be present. A loss of consciousness does not always [...]

ITB Syndrome: What it is and how to treat it.

By |February 28th, 2018|Categories: Chiropractic musings, Home Care|Tags: , , , , , , , |

ITB Syndrome This is a painful condition from connective tissue rubbing against the bones at the outside edge of the knee. ITB syndrome most commonly the pain stays at the knee level, but it can radiate up the outside of the [...]

Cycling Back Pain Relief

By |June 16th, 2017|Categories: Home Care, Muscle health|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

Chiropractic Care vs Pain Medication

By |May 10th, 2016|Categories: Chiropractic musings, FAQs, Health|Tags: , , , , |

Chiropractic care vs pain medication Do you suffer from mild to severe to unbearable pain? Regardless of its cause, you may turn to pain relievers. (It happens to the best of us.)  These are available over-the-counter (OTC) and by prescription. But did you [...]

Sports chiropractor

By |January 24th, 2014|Categories: Chiropractic musings, Just for fun|Tags: , , , , |

Sports Chiropractor 33% of NFL teams had a chiropractor on their medical staff. The other 77% referred out for private chiropractic care. We've all been there.  Cheering for our favorite team in a crowded stadium or at home with friends [...]