Feeling tightness on your shoulders? Whether you were stressing at your desk or doing overhead presses in the gym that caused a tweak, neck pain is one of the most common conditions people experience. Needless to say it is extremely prevalent in Seattle, with the plethora of tech companies and constant pressure on employees to spend longer and longer hours at the office. Neck pain is also one of the most common reasons for someone to show up in a chiropractic office. It also has a high … [Read more...] about You don’t have to live with neck pain!
Shoulder Pain
How To Find Relief From Shoulder Pain
Your shoulder is the most unstable and mobile joint in your body. Its wide range of motion occurs due to four primary muscles and their tendons, called the rotator cuff. If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an impingement happens, you may make the mistake of trying to avoid using your arm to help it heal. It may surprise you that not moving can contribute to more pain or even lead to adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Controlled movement is one of the best ways to heal. The … [Read more...] about How To Find Relief From Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain: How to Find Relief
Bottom Line: Did you know… your shoulder is the most unstable and moveable joint in your body. Its wide range of motion is facilitated by four primary muscles and their tendons, which together are called the rotator cuff. If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an impingement occurs, you may make the mistake of avoiding using your arm to help it heal. It may surprise you to learn that controlled movement is one of the best ways to heal. Not moving your shoulder can actually … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain: How to Find Relief
Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: What Does it Mean?
Bottom Line: It may surprise you to learn that shoulder injuries, like whiplash injuries, are some of the most common challenges people face after a car accident. If you’re driving and have your hands on the steering wheel at the time of an accident, the sudden forces created by the event can result in a torn rotator cuff. Why it Matters: Your shoulder is one of the most dynamic and unstable joints in your body and one of the most complex parts. It’s made up of a collection of … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: What Does it Mean?
What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
Bottom Line: Your body wasn't designed to deal with the forces that occur in a car accident. Even though modern cars have an array of safety features, the damage from an accident can range from small aches to life-changing injuries. The force that both your vehicle and body absorb while driving along the road is known as kinetic energy. Your vehicle has been carefully built to displace the (kinetic) energy that occurs during an accident. However, no matter what type of car you have, … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
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