The North Bend 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

Can Curcumin Keep the Mind Sharp? Curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric that gives mustard and curry their yellow color, has long been known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant capabilities. Because of its prevalence in Indian cuisine, some researchers suspect that reduced inflammation in the brain from frequent curcumin

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

Do Splints Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition caused by inflammation of the median nerve that runs through the palm side of the wrist. When the median nerve is pinched and irritated, numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in the hand can result. Wrist splinting is a common recommend

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

Can Whiplash Treatment Outcomes Be Predicted Early On? Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) refers to a collection of neck-related symptoms that are most commonly associated with car crashes. Experts estimate that up to 50% of acute WAD-injured patients will develop some form of long-term disability. Being able to predict who is more likely to develop

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

How Does Chiropractic Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve as it passes through bones and ligaments of the wrist in order to innervate a portion of the hand. This pressure can be cause by compression of the carpal tunnel due to mechanical injury or when other tissues near 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.”

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

Neck Posture BEFORE a Car Wreck – Is It Important? Abnormal postures of the neck—straight and reversed (kyphotic) curves, for example—are commonly encountered after an individual has experienced a motor vehicle collision (MVC). Many studies discuss the mechanism of injury during a rear-impact MVC that result in a straight or kyphotic curve, b

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

Can the Cervical Spine Cause Shoulder Pain? Subacromial impingement (SAI) is a common injury in sporting activities that require overhead motions, especially among pitchers, quarterbacks, and swimmers. Not everyone responds to treatment to the same degree, and a new study that reviewed two specific cases may offer a possible reason: the ne

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 Methods for Treating Neck Pain When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek out chiropractic care. In fact, there are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies performed by doctors of chiropractic can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain as well as neck pain arising from injuries rela

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

Can the Outcome of Back Pain Be Predicted? When patients present with low back pain (LBP), they are frequently nervous and worried about whether they’re going to respond to the treatment—especially when it comes to getting out of pain and returning to their normal activities. A variety of studies have shown chiropractic care to be an

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

The 25-Second Balance Challenge Since falls are a major cause of serious injury, especially for older adults, here’s a simple way to objectively measure and improve your sense of balance… First, stand in a place where you can catch yourself from falling (like behind a chair or in a corner). Place your feet side by si

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

Whiplash and Mid-Back Pain – How Can This Happen? Research regarding whiplash or whiplash associated disorders (WAD) classically focuses on neck pain; however, the data show acute thoracic spine / mid-back pain (MBP) occurs in 66% of WAD injures with 23% still complaining of MBP at one-year post-injury. It’s easy to visualize how the ce

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

Treatment on the Wrist for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), doctors of chiropractic can employ a variety of options to reduce pressure on the median nerve. While this can include dietary recommendations (to reduce inflammation), adjustments to address dysfunction elsewhere along the course of the m

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

Where Is This Shoulder Pain Coming From? When people say, “My shoulder hurts,” they often point to different areas in the vicinity of the shoulder such as the base of neck, the collar bone, the scapula (shoulder blade), the chest, and/or their arm. The challenge with the shoulder is that it’s anatomically comprised of three joints

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

Can Chiropractic Help GERD? There is a plethora of research supporting the benefits of chiropractic care for many musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints including low back pain, neck pain, headaches, and more. However, less research is available for non-MSK complaints like gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. So, what can ch

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

Deep, Slow Breathing for Pain Management? Deep slow breathing (DSB) has been widely used for managing various diseases of the heart and lungs as well as for psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. There appears to be some research to support DSB as being helpful for pain management, but the res

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

Let’s Have Some “Pillow Talk!” Individuals with neck pain may find it difficult for get a night of restful, restorative sleep due to pain keeping them awake or interrupting their slumber. Not only can a restless night make it more difficult to complete tasks related to everyday living or make neck pain worse, but poor sleep ha

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

What is Hip Impingement? Can Chiropractic Help? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a pathological hip condition found in 17% of the population, and it’s caused by abnormal contact between the ball of hip and the socket. To be more precise, it’s the head-neck junction that impinges against the rim of the acetabulum. There are three types

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

How Does Wrist Position Affect the Carpal Tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common “peripheral neuropathy” (pinched nerves in the arms or legs) and is known to be caused by prolonged repetitive, forceful grip-related tasks involving the hands. The condition occurs when pressure is placed on the median nerve as it passes throug

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

Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help Headaches? Experts report that 157 million work days are lost each year in the United States due to headaches at a cost of about $50 billion in work absenteeism and medical expenses. According to current estimates, about 18% of chronic headache patients are believed to have cervicogenic headaches (CGH), or

Dizziness Common in Chronic Neck Pain Patients.

Questionnaires completed by 133 chronic neck pain patients revealed that 43% also suffered from dizziness, and those with both conditions not only reported greater neck disability but also a lower quality of life.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, June 2023

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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

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

Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is caused when the smooth cartilage surface of an articulating/moving joint wears away until there is bone-on-bone contact that results in both loss of movement and pain. Although OA most commonly affects the joints under the greatest l

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

Dynamic Stretching for Hip Pain As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands, it’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. With that said, stretching can be broken down into two m

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

Factors That Can Hinder Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Recovery As with most musculoskeletal conditions, treatment guidelines for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) recommend non-surgical or conservative management initially, with surgery only in emergency situations or after non-surgical options are exhausted. So, is there a way to know who will respond best to no

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 During Pregnancy for Back and Pelvic Pain Low back pain (LBP) and posterior pelvic pain (PPP) are very common complaints during pregnancy. In fact, current estimates show that two-thirds of expectant mothers will experience back pain during pregnancy and one in five will report pelvic pain. These afflictions can have a significant impact

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

Exercise Can Hasten Whiplash Recovery Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) can be a challenging condition to manage, and the current data suggests that up to half of WAD patients may continue to experience pain and disability for up to a year following their car accident, slip and fall, or sports collision. Exercise therapy has long b

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

Knee Pain and Foot Problems Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is commonly associated with running, jumping, squatting, and walking up/down stairs. It’s thought that PFP is caused by excessive rubbing between the back of the patella and groove, or track, that it rides in. Besides overuse, additional causes for PFP pain include

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

Two GREAT Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) has long been recognized as an occupational disease, and though the incidence of many other occupational diseases has decreased over time, CTS appears to be becoming more prevalent. A 2019 study looked at the impact/benefit of wrist-specific exercises and oral

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

Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 2.5 million people globally and accounts for about $85 billion a year in both direct and indirect healthcare costs in the United States alone. Typical MS symptoms and clinical presentations can include

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

Migraine Headaches and Nutrition Approaches People with migraines know all too well about that throbbing, pulsating, and nauseated feeling that accompanies their headaches and the associated disability that often results. The underlying cause of migraine headaches is still not well understood, but genetics (family history), chemical imbala

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

Correct Behaviors that Cause Upper-Cross Syndrome Upper-cross syndrome (UCS) patients often demonstrate postural defects such as forward head posture, forward or rounded shoulders, and thoracic kyphosis. These postures are becoming more common as computers and device use assumes an even greater part of our lives and can lead to weakness in the m

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

Walking Backward for Chronic Low Back Pain Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement, is a common occurrence for patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP). Unfortunately, self-restricting one’s daily physical activity can result in muscle weakness and atrophy. This can lead to further inactivity and more muscle weakness, and subsequently