By this point in our technological development, we’ve learned a lot about healthy ergonomics for computer and phone usage, but cell phones, tablets, and even laptops? Not so much. These technologies are still new, and represent the new frontier of repetitive stress injuries due to technology. A Repetitive Stress Injury, or RSI, is caused by repeated movements which ultimately damage tendons, nerves and soft tissues. Pain in the thumb, forearm, wrist, and elbow can all be caused by using technology and the frequency at which we’re using it.
Read moreUpper Back Pain
Most workplaces put some effort into providing their employees with an ergonomic set-up, but literally overnight many people had to start working from their living room, their kitchen counter or their dining table. With more people working from home and sitting in unusual or suboptimal positions, we’ve been seeing a lot more patients with upper back pain.
Read moreNew Study from OHSU
As an integrative practice, we love living and working in a city filled with cutting-edge scientists and healthcare professionals who are innovating every day to improve the lives of others. A particularly exciting development for the world of autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases was recently revealed: a new compound developed at OHSU has big implications for the future of Multiple Sclerosis treatment.
Read moreDance Medicine
A huge value that Equilibrium can provide for dancers is the opportunity to be treated in tandem by both Dr. Cydney and Suzanne. Bringing greater cohesiveness to the overall health of each dancer and patient. A huge value that Equilibrium can provide for dancers is the opportunity to be treated in tandem by both Dr. Cydney and Suzanne. Though they may focus on different symptoms and treatment approaches, they work closely on shared cases, bringing greater cohesiveness to the overall health of each dancer and patient.
Read moreAsk a Chiropractor: TMJ
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been seeing patients with TMJ symptoms more frequently. Patients with chronic TMJ symptoms, and those who have never before had jaw issues are finding that mask use and stress have changed the way that they hold their jaw, resulting in jaw pain. We caught up with Dr. Cydney to learn more about TMJ, the role of the jaw, and how and why we treat it at Equilibrium.
Read moreSeated Posture and Tech Neck
Our posture while seated can contribute to “tech neck”, but also comes into play when we’re driving, on public transit, at a spectator event, or in a classroom. Because we do so much sitting in our modern life, it’s important to know how to mitigate the effects of sitting that can cause wear on the body over time.
Read moreChiropractic Health Month 2020
It’s Chiropractic Health Month! This year’s theme is “Active and Adaptive,” aiming to raise awareness of the importance of movement, posture and stress management to our musculoskeletal health. “Active and Adaptive” encourages us to adapt to the challenges of staying fit and active with a smaller lifestyle footprint by becoming more mindful of movement and posture.
Read moreConcussion
Sports-related concussion has gained widespread interest and media attention in recent years due to the potential dangers and long-term consequences. There remains a great deal of uncertainty surrounding these injuries, but it is important to take them seriously. Because concussion often involves direct force applied to the head and/or neck, it is a condition that chiropractors commonly see. Chiropractors can be instrumental to initial detection and diagnosis of concussion, leading patients to take the proper cautionary steps and get treatment they need.
Read moreTreatment Techniques
While chiropractors are best known for their spinal manipulations, there are a variety of different treatment modalities that Equilibrium chiropractors use to best serve their patients’ needs. Maybe you’ve experienced some of these treatments but you’re not sure what exactly they do and why they’re used, or maybe you want to know what your options are. We’ve compiled a list of the most common modalities we use in our clinic with descriptions of why and when they are used.
Read moreEvidence-Based Practice
Equilibrium is proud to be an evidence-based practice. Our owners, Chiropractors Nicole and Shireesh Bhalerao, are vocal advocates for the necessity of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. So, what does it mean to be “evidence-based”?
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