The Lake Bellevue Clinic

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic
103 Main Ave S, Suite 205, North Bend, WA 98045
Open Tues and Thurs: 3pm to 6pm

Chiropractic Care and Its Many Benefits Primarily, chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders with an emphasis on treatment utilizing manual adjustments and other types of manipulation and/or mobilization of the spine. Chiropractic is classified as a form of primary care, as anyone can choose to see

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Whiplash Injury Prevention – Part II Last month, we discussed whiplash injury prevention by focusing on the physical characteristics of crashes. This included information about head restraints, collision speed, seat back position, body size differences, air bags, and more. This month, we’ll focus on the MOST important aspect o

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Whiplash Injury Prevention Some studies have suggested that 85% of all whiplash injuries occur from rear-end collisions. So, what are some different ways that we might be able to avoid injury if such an event occurs? HEADREST: It’s important that your headrest is high enough so that your head

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

What Is Torticollis? Torticollis, also called wry neck or loxia, represents a category of neck conditions which exhibit a twisting position of the head and neck outside of a normal neutral position. There are many potential causes for torticollis from sleeping in a faulty position to an injury to the neck, like whipl

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Chiropractic Care & Headaches The cervical spine is often implicated in the onset and/or presence of headaches. This is due in part to the first three cervical nerve roots exiting out of the spine and enter the back of the head through a particularly thick group of muscles attached to the base of the skull along the nuchal ri

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Neck Pain Management Strategies Because the human head weighs between 12-15 pounds (5.44-6.80 kg), the neck and upper back muscles must constantly work to maintain an upright posture. Due to our use of computer and electronic devices, many people have forward head posture (FHP), meaning their head rests forwards on the neck mor

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises There are nine tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel at the wrist that connect the forearm muscles to the palm-side of the fingers. These tendons are encased in sheaths, and friction and heat can build-up inside these sheaths, leading to swelling, pressure, and pain (especially during fast,

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Exercises for Hip Pain There are two types of muscles that help facilitate motion in our hips and lower extremities: tonic and phasic.  Tonic (postural) muscles are always working or contracting to keep us upright. Therefore, these muscles tend to be tight and short. When we sleep, they co

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Treatment Option Comparison for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) results from the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist. Classic symptoms associated with CTS include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring finger. In non-emergency situations, treatment guidelines recommend pa

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

What to Do for Chronic Low Back Pain Low back pain (LBP) is a very common problem that many, if not most of us, have had at some point in life. In fact, about 80% of adults experience LBP in their lifetime, and it’s the leading cause of job-related disability and missed work days. According to the National Institutes of Health, mo

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Can Chiropractic Help Dizziness? Many of us have had problems associated with dizziness from time to time and have not thought much about it. But when dizziness happens frequently, lasts a long time, or is severe, it definitely gets our attention and forces us to get it checked out. BACKGROUND: To determi

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Charlie Horses and Management Strategies At some point in time, most of us have had a “Charlie horse” or muscle cramp. In fact, 50% of adults over the age of 50 suffer from night cramps. Doctors of chiropractic are often asked by their patients, “Where do these come from? Why am I having these? What can I do to get rid of them?”

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is impeded as it passes through the wrist. Outside of emergency circumstances, clinical guidelines recommend that patients exhaust conservative options before consulting with a surgeon. The most common c

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Need to Know Information About Whiplash Whiplash injuries are very common and are primarily associated with car and rear-end collisions in particular. This is what happens when you’re rear ended… 1) At 0-50 milliseconds (ms): As the car is initially propelled forward, the seatback pushes the torso forward while the

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men For men, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is defined as ongoing or repetitive pain episodes in the pelvic region in the absence of urinary tract infection or other relevant pathology, such as prostatitis. Because the condition is complex and satisfactory results seldom occur from just one form

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain Saves Money Each year, nearly 1-in-4 women and 1-in-6 men experience an episode of neck pain. In particular, the risk is highest for working-age adults aged 30 to 59 years. Interestingly, past research suggests that indirect costs associated with a condition like neck pain—such as missing work or lost

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Migraine Headaches and Nutrition? According to a World Health Report, migraines are the nineteenth most common patient complaint worldwide with an 18% of women and 6% of men in the United States experiencing at least one migraine headache episode each year. There is evidence that patients with migraines have an energy defi

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

A Missing Link to Chronic Whiplash While there’s an abundance of published work on whiplash associated disorders (WAD), one of the most perplexing issues facing investigators is why nearly half of patients experience long-term, chronic issues. However, new research suggests that we may be closer to determining why this is th

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Taking Steps to Manage Chronic Low Back Pain Statistically, low back pain is a condition that will affect nearly 90% of people, and it’s both a leading cause of disability and the primary reason patients visit a chiropractor. In addition to manual therapies provided in the office (like spinal manipulation), chronic low back pain patie

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Knee Pain and Jumping Injuries The term “jumper’s knee” was first coined in 1973 to describe an injury to the tendon that attaches the lower (most common) to the prominence (tibial tuberosity) on the proximal shin bone (tibia) or the upper pole of the knee cap or “patella” to the quadriceps femoris muscle. Jum

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - More Than Just a Wrist Problem Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects around 6-12% of the population and can result in significant pain and disability. The financial costs associated with CTS can be staggering – ranging from $45,000 to $89,000 per patient over a six-year period when productivity lose

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Why Is Shoulder Pain So Common? Shoulder pain is common. If fact, it’s highly likely that many of you reading this currently have or have had a shoulder injury, as studies suggest that about 90% of us will tear our rotator cuff, labrum, and/or capsule at some point in time during our lives. So why is this so common? More impo

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

The Elderly & Back Pain – Is Chiropractic Effective? Around the world, low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability and ranks sixth in terms of “overall disease burden.” Chronic low back pain (cLBP) has a profound socioeconomic impact on individuals, families, and communities—so much so that the World Health Organization has identifie

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Whiplash – What Will X-Ray Tell Me? Although whiplash injuries arising from motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are very common, there doesn’t seem to be consistency in the evaluation one receives at an emergency room (ER) or later in an outpatient setting when it comes to the utilization of x-ray and other imaging. So, what are the p

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Does Slouching Cause Neck and Shoulder Pain? In a 2015 study, Swedish researchers compared the effect of a slouched vs. normal body posture with regards to performing lifting tasks. In particular, investigators wanted a better understanding of how a slouched posture affects neck and shoulder function and muscle activity in three larg

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

A Simple Remedy for Chronic Low Back Pain? Low back pain (LBP) affects about 80% of adults at some point in their life, and its impact on work, recreation, and overall quality of life can be devastating if it transitions into chronic LBP (low back pain that persists for more than three months). So, is there really a simple remedy f

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Whiplash – Who Will Get Better? Though most patients with a whiplash injury improve within a few months, about 25% have long-term pain and disability that may persist for many months or years. Now, a team of scientists from Northwestern Medicine Feinberg school of Medicine reports that it may be possible to determine whi

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Lake Bellevue Chiropractic
40 Lake Bellevue Dr. #100, Bellevue, WA 98005
Open Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm

Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain For most of us, neck pain has reared its ugly head more than once. In fact, there are estimates that anywhere from one-in-ten to one-in-five people will experience an episode of neck pain in a given year. Though some studies report that between 33% and 65% of these people will recover within twel