Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Benefits Of Seeing A Chiropractor

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Chiropractic care is a solution for those who suffer from pain in the back and neck areas. It can also help in treating headaches from the tension that builds in the neck.

Monday, November 16, 2015


Chiropractic care is a non-surgical, drug-free, hands-on treatment that relies on the body’s natural ability to relieve pain and heal. At a Vancouver chiropractic clinic, you’ll receive treatment from knowledgeable and skillful specialists who can treat both injury-related and medical problems. For example, a chiropractor will treat neck pains and whiplash from a car accident as well as joint and spine pain. The chiropractor focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. Since the brain uses the spinal cord to communicate with the rest of the body, it’s important for your overall health to have that communication open and clear. The most common therapy used in chiropractic care is spinal manipulation. This is called chiropractic adjustment and consists of a controlled pressure applied by the chiropractor to stiff or immobile joints or damaged tissue.
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Monday, October 19, 2015


A healthy spine moves with a full range of motion and permits the nervous system to perform as it should. Chiropractic treatment heals physical ailments by adjusting the spinal column. Chiropractic care is comfortable and safe for the whole family, including infants, pregnant women, and the elderly. Many people take advantage of chiropractic visits on a regular basis to improve and maintain their physical health. Physicians often recommend chiropractic treatment to address aches and pains. Many people visit a chiropractor when they are experiencing back or neck pain, but such a practitioner may also relieve pain in other parts of the body. Some people go only as long as their symptoms last, and stop when the symptoms disappear or are mitigated. Others wish to keep visiting the chiropractor to maintain balance and keep them feeling their best. As the human body is exposed to constant wear and tear, it can benefit from an occasional “tune-up.”
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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Tips on Preventing Sports Injuries

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Athletes put stress on their joints, muscles, and tendons on a regular basis. For this reason, it makes sense for amateur and professional athletes alike to take advantage of regular chiropractic sessions​ to remain in the game. In between chiropractic sessions, athletes can take steps to further reduce the risk of injury.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Why Do People See Chiropractors?

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Many people who suffer devastating back pain seek the help of a chiropractor. A chiropractor treats issues impacting the back, as well as other areas of the body, through treatments such as spinal manipulation. Chiropractors also use a full range of additional treatments known to provide relief.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

How Chiropractic Care in Vancouver, WA Can Alleviate Your Chronic Pain

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According to a study by the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies, as many as 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Those who are part of this statistic can easily understand how debilitating and emotionally draining it can be. Most are willing to do whatever it takes, from taking medications to trying many therapies, to manage their pain. One method that has proven effective for chronic pain treatment is chiropractic care. What is chronic pain? What differentiates chronic pain from other types of pain is that it typically lasts for longer than twelve weeks.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Health Conditions Chiropractic Care May Address

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Finding a chiropractor in Vancouver, WA isn't just for those with sore necks and backs. Here is a look at some of the benefits of chiropractic care beyond basic spinal adjustments. 

Tuesday, July 14, 2015


Vancouver is a health-conscious, clean city where living a healthy lifestyle is easy. Many people who live in this area make an effort to improve their health by only purchasing organic produce, eating healthy meals, and exercising on a regular basis; however, they might not be aware about the many ways a chiropractor in Vancouver, WA, such as one from Forgey Chiropractic, can help them take their health and wellness to a whole new level, especially when it comes to boosting their immune systems. Spinal Misalignments Contribute to Stress on the Body The body’s immune system and nervous system are intertwined and work together to assist the body in healing properly. Whenever the spine becomes misaligned, the body is unable to adjust to any abnormal changes that arise, which leads to insufficient immune response. Whenever an individual gets a chiropractic adjustment, the immune system and nervous system are realigned and begin to function normally.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Chiropractic Services Can Offer Pain Relief

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Spinal manipulation by chiropractors has been shown to be effective in managing back pain, neck pain, and headaches. This type of treatment can also help manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Vancouver, WA Chiropractor Tackles Shoulder Pain Causes

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Along with back and neck pain, shoulder pain is one of the most common conditions a Vancouver, WA chiropractor helps treat. Like other musculoskeletal problems, shoulder pain can be caused by different factors, like muscle, joint and nerve damage or disorders. Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain A common reason for shoulder pain is bursitis, or the inflammation of the bursa, the fluid-filled soft tissue that cushions the joints. Swollen tendons and rotator cuff muscles that irritate the bursa often trigger bursitis. These soft tissues may develop tears after an injury or degenerate due to age, illness, osteoarthritis and overuse. A lifetime of golfing, baseball or other sports that cause repetitive strain can also lead to soft tissue degeneration.
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Monday, June 1, 2015

How a Chiropractor in Vancouver, WA Can Help You

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Having problems with your back, neck and other body parts is reason enough to seek professional intervention. An option that has been gaining popularity is non-invasive chiropractic treatment. Here are some of the things a chiropractor can do to help get you back in top shape.

Bone Realignment
A chiropractor understands which disks and bones are prone to getting misaligned. For this reason, he/she will do the necessary diagnosis to establish the most appropriate treatment. 

Thursday, May 14, 2015


Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS causes a great deal of pain. The condition is linked to a pinched nerve in the wrist from jobs that require repetitive motions, as well as trauma, disease, and pregnancy. However, CTS is more commonly associated with manual work in the manufacturing, sewing, cleaning, and similar industries. According to the American Chiropractic Association, the syndrome is the most expensive of all work-related injuries, possibly amounting to as much as $30,000 in medical bills and loss of income. If you suffer from CTS, you can benefit from a non-invasive treatment by visiting a Vancouver, WA chiropractor.
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Monday, May 11, 2015

PT and Chiropractic in Managing Sports Injuries

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Rehabilitation is a standard component of the management of sports injuries. During this period of recovery, the athlete may be required to undergo various forms of therapy. Generally, the goal is to promote the healing of damaged bones and soft tissue to restore the patient’s overall health. Physical therapy (PT) and chiropractic care can form a crucial part of an athlete’s rehabilitation and aid these goals.

Restoring Mobility

Take, for instance, an athlete who had to wear a cast for some time to immobilize a limb or else underwent surgery to replace severely crushed bones with metal implants. After the recommended time of rest, PT and chiropractic professionals will help the athlete safely and efficiently retrain the bones and muscles to move. This is done through modalities like assisted exercises and manual adjustments.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Getting to Know Your Chiropractor for a First Appointment

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For an effective first chiropractic appointment, a patient should be familiar with the chiropractor. This would help in establishing a relationship between you and the chiropractor so that you would be more comfortable during sessions. Use these tips to get to know your chiropractor better:  

    1.    Do Your Research

If you’re already interested in scheduling a session with a chiropractor, do some research first to find out his or her qualifications. You also might want to do a background check on the facility and what other people are saying about them. 

Getting injured while participating in sports is quite common. Most athletes have suffered from minor or major injuries at some point in their lives. If you’re a sports junkie, you’ll be glad to know that there is a non-invasive way to treat your injuries and help prevent them in the future. Common Injuries Most of the time, injuries happen because of a lack of the necessary precautions. All athletes know that before a game or any strenuous physical activity, proper stretching and warm up exercises should be done. Also, you should wear proper protective gear and use safety equipment to reduce the risks of injury.
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Monday, March 9, 2015


If you sit behind a desk in front of the computer the whole day at work, you probably have some complaints about a little discomfort in your back. This is a dilemma for many professionals that go through the same thing daily as prolonged sitting puts pressure on the spine. As the pressure builds up, one starts to feel the signs of lower back pain—which, according to chiropractic experts, will affect 80% of the working population in their lifetime. Thankfully, a solution is at hand through treatments from a chiropractor in Vancouver, WA. Hard-Hitting Facts Lower back pain (LBP) and other musculoskeletal disorders have a significant effect on an individual worker’s performance that can amount to up to 33% lost productivity. This also has an effect on the employee’s psychological well-being and his financial stability. Some studies even suggest LBP management of chronic lower back pain amounts to the largest health care expenses.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

What a Chiropractor Prescribes for Headaches

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Headaches and migraines affect adults and children alike. Many people simply opt to rest or take over-the-counter medications during each episode. Some even resort to strong prescription drugs to dull the pain.

A more natural option would be chiropraactic care, which can be beneficial in reducing headache symptoms and even improve the patient’s sleep and overall mood (as seen in some pediatric studies). Additionally, a doctor of chiropractic may help the patient prevent triggers and manage the pain through simple lifestyle changes.

Here are some of the possible recommendations from a chiropractor in Vancouver, WA for headaches or migraines:

  • Spinal Manipulation – Adjustments may be done on the neck and upper part of the spine (the cervical spine), which are almost always the sites of joint irritation, muscle tension, subluxations, or displacements that produce the painful symptoms.
  • Posture Modifications – Spending too much time in one position (e.g. sitting in front of a computer) in a poor posture may contribute to headaches. A chiropractor can impart valuable advice on ergonomics and rest, as well as simple range-of-motion exercises that reduce the risk factors.
  • Exercise and Diet changes – Engaging in the right kind of exercise (e.g. low-impact exercises for primary headaches, light exercises for migraines) and improving one’s diet (by means of adequate water intake to prevent dehydration as well as intake of vitamin B-complex as a preventive measure) should also keep headache triggers at bay.

Monday, February 9, 2015


For neck pain in particular, a chiropractic in Vancouver WA applies neck adjustments called cervical manipulation to loosen up the joints of the cervical vertebrae in the neck, which can reduce pain caused by pinched nerves and muscle spasms. They deftly use their hands to twist the neck sharply and snap the vertebrae back into alignment. By restoring your joints’ mobility, chiropractic offers neck pain treatment that aims to fix the source of the pain rather than just treat its symptoms.
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

A Vancouver WA chiropractor can whip away the pain

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Whiplash is a term that describes an injury to the neck sustained by a passenger in a motor vehicle that gets "rear-ended" (hit from behind). It can also occur when a person falls, or during engagement of contact sports.

The injury that keeps on giving
There’s more to whiplash than the immediate discomfort and pain. Since it is an injury to the vertebrae in the neck, the patient could develop other painful symptoms if left untreated such as blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, neck, arm, shoulder, and lower back pain, neck stiffness, and reduced range of motion in the neck. These symptoms may take days, or even weeks, before they manifest themselves.

Treatment options
The patient may choose to wear a cervical collar to immobilize the neck while it heals. Other treatments include medication, physical therapy, and nerve blocks. Chiropractic care has also been considered an effective way to promote healing and managing pain for whiplash patients.

Effective way to cope
Chiropractors are trained to evaluate and manage neuromusculoskeletal injuries such as whiplash. The essence of chiropractic care is aimed at “restoring the body center” by making manual and instrument adjustments to improve spine alignment and function. This is accomplished by way of massage and other soft-tissue techniques.


A Vancouver WA chiropractor may refer a patient for additional testing or other specialized examination procedures. In special situations, the practitioner may also co-manage the patient's care with other providers.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Consult a Chiropractor in Vancouver, WA to Relieve Pain in the Neck

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Research shows that instead of taking prescription drugs to relieve neck pain, engaging in light exercise plus a visit to a chiropractor in Vancouver, WA should effectively provide pain relief. Anahad O’Connor, correspondent for the New York Times, writes about the benefits of chiropractic adjustment versus medication. One of the studies showed that, at some point, neck pain affects more than half of Americans who have no proven, first-line treatment. The same research also revealed that chiropractic care and/or simple exercises at home are more effective in relieving pain compared with taking pain medication like aspirin and ibuprofen.
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