We often hear of the psoas as a hip flexor, and it is, but did you know that the psoas is also a paraspinal muscle? The psoas originates from five lumbar vertebrae, meaning it plays an important role in back health.
Read moreEquilibrium in Action: Familias en Acción
Founded in 1998 in response to the need for a culturally specific organization to promote health for Latino/x/e communities in Oregon, Familias en Acción provides a variety of health programs including Community Health Work, Climate Health Equity, Food Equity Advocacy, and HIV/STI's Sexual Health Education.
Read moreSummer in TCM
Happy Summer! Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that the energetic shifts accompanying seasonal changes are reflected in both our physical and emotional bodies. This is a great time for an acupuncture tune-up to help your body acclimate to the weather and energy of summer. Each season is different, and asks for us to adapt our practices and habits to support our bodies.
Read moreStep Up Your Shoes
One of the biggest things that impacts your ability to move in a healthy way is your footwear. Believe it or not, your choice of shoe can affect your knees, hips, and spine! What happens with the feet travels up the body, impacting posture and movement patterns. A simple but very effective way to invest in your overall body health and support positive mechanics is to look at your choice of footwear.
Read moreTravel Moves
Whether you’re headed for some R&R on a remote island, or packing up the car and taking a road trip, travel can take a toll on the body. Here are some tips for how to keep the body limber, active, and healthy during your travels.
Read moreEquilibrium in Action: Wild Diversity
To celebrate Pride Month, we’re excited to be supporting Wild Diversity during the month of June 2022. Wild Diversity is a nonprofit organization that aims to help create a personal connection to the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, all People of Color (BIPOC), and the LGBTQ+ communities through outdoor adventures and education.
Read moreWhat Your Pain Is Telling You (And Not Telling You)
Many people believe that feeling pain means there is tissue damage, but this is often not the case. Pain is your body’s alarm system. And like most alarm systems, it is not 100% accurate.
Read moreNational Posture Month
May is National Posture Month! Because chiropractors are most closely associated with the spine, they are often consulted for help with posture. Especially in our modern world of sedentary lifestyle, computer use, commuting and digital devices, “tech neck” and other posture problems are extremely common. But posture is not only about your spine.
Read moreChiropractic for Pregnancy
Chiropractic treatment can be a great nonpharmacological approach to managing low back pain in pregnancy, and is safe for the pregnant person and baby. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice to help patients enjoy a healthy pregnancy. Equilibrium providers have years of experience treating pre- and post-natal patients.
Read moreEquilibrium in Action: Pixie Project
It’s that time of the year: time to donate to Pixie Project! This is one of our favorite local non-profits to support, and judging by the volume of donations we usually receive, it’s a patient favorite too!
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