We wait all winter for those first blooms of spring. But many have difficulty enjoying the nice weather and beautiful foliage due to seasonal allergies. While over-the-counter medications are the solution for some, some find relief and improvement with Acupuncture treatment.
Read moreSchoolhouse Supplies for Teacher Appreciation Month
May is Teacher Appreciation Month. This month we will be collecting donations for Schoolhouse Supplies - an award-winning nonprofit that supports public education in Portland by giving students and teachers free classroom supplies.
Read moreBenefits of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Massage
This week we’re highlighting some key benefits of our services that you may not be aware of. If you’re wondering if acupuncture, chiropractic or massage might be for you, here are just a few ways in which these modalities improve people’s lives.
Read moreCupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest known healing practices, and is seen in almost every ancient culture. Cupping affects several areas, including circulation, fascia, lymph and muscle tissue. Learn more about this technique commonly used by chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists.
Read moreRabbit Advocates
We are hosting a Bunny Day with Rabbit Advocates on Friday April 19! Knowledgeable Rabbit Advocate volunteers will be on-site with adoptable rabbits for our patients to pet and interact with. If you make a connection with a rabbit, they can walk you through a mindful adoption or fostering process!
Read moreApril is Parkinson's Awareness Month
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. During the month of April we are excited to be partnering with Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO), an organization that provides support and resources to people living with Parkinson's disease and their families and caregivers in Oregon and Washington.
Read moreFrozen Shoulder Syndrome
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome is a common affliction in people between the ages of 40 and 60, particularly women and those with diabetes. It begins with inflamed connective tissue around a joint; as the tissue thickens and tightens, the joint gradually loses mobility until it becomes “frozen” making everyday activities very painful.
Read moreAlternatives for Pain Management in the Opioid Epidemic
Following the 2017 opiod crisis public health emergency declaration by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many have been looking for possible alternatives to cut back on, or prevent opiod use all together. The current body of research indicates that Chiropractic and Acupuncture are strong options.
Read moreWhat are trigger points?
You may have heard the words “trigger point” used by your chiropractor or massage therapist, or seen it in a description as a type of care, as in “trigger point massage.” But what is a trigger point?
Read moreChiropractic and Low Back Care
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality recommended spinal manipulation as the only safe and effective drugless form of initial professional treatment for acute low back problems in adults after an extensive study of all available forms of care for low back problems.
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