A woman's body undergoes many transformations during and after months of pregnancy. Some of these changes are easily recognized, such as an expanding abdomen and episodes of morning sickness, while others less well known. In fact, some common physiological changes can catch expecting mothers by surprise. Why it Matters: Before we dive into those changes, let’s start with the basics. Throughout a woman’s pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is produced to help loosen the joints and ligaments … [Read more...] about Key Ways Expecting Families Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care
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The Brain + Spine Connection
The Brain + Spine Connection Odds are, you've pondered on the brain-body connection a time or two here and there, and for good reason. Every thought and movement in your life occurs through your brain or spinal cord - commonly referred to as our central nervous system. The spinal cord both carries nerve signals from the brain to other parts of the body and receives sensory input from the body and transmits that information back to the brain. Your spinal column is the armor that … [Read more...] about The Brain + Spine Connection
Disc Issues and Chiropractic
Disc Issues and Chiropractic Disc herniations, bulges, protrusions, and extrusions (oh my!) are some of the most common reasons people visit a chiropractor. In fact, most people see a chiropractor not just because they have lower back disc issues but because such conditions have caused a significant impact on their quality of life. The good news? You can get natural, non-invasive treatment for a herniated disc in Seattle. The research doesn't lie and backs up what we’ve witnessed … [Read more...] about Disc Issues and Chiropractic
Facet Joints: Gliding Your Way to Better Health
Facet Joints: Gliding Your Way to Better Health If you've had neck or back pain that you could pinpoint with your finger or felt a sharp pain in your back when moving, the cause may have been some sort of dysfunction with one or more of the facet joints (often the lumbar facet joints) of your spine. So, what are the facet joints? Think of these joints as the “knuckles” of your spine that glide, slide, and stabilize. They both add flexibility to your spine so you’re able to bend and … [Read more...] about Facet Joints: Gliding Your Way to Better Health
How to Prevent Sciatica Pain
As we discuss how to prevent sciatica pain with our sciatica patients, we often notice that many of them will make the comment that they don't know how they hurt their back when they start receiving treatment. And that's a completely logical statement to make. It's easy to understand how lifting a heavy object at work or sustaining a blow of some kind or simply moving in an awkward fashion could result in an injury to your back. The pain that comes with that injury tells you that you … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Sciatica Pain
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