Conditioned Legs and Spinal Health

The spine is an important part of how your body functions, and it is incredibly important that we take care of our spine so that it can function optimally. The spine is dependent upon other muscle groups, specifically the gluteal and leg muscles for stabilization. When these muscle groups are de-conditioned, it can lead to…

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Chiropractic Care Treats Whiplash

You’re sitting at a red light, listening to the radio, waiting for the light to turn green. All of a sudden your vehicle is rear-ended. Your head is quickly and violently slammed backward and then forward. You feel shooting pain throughout your neck and shoulder, running up into the back of your head. Over the…

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Ice Related Injuries

Ice is a major hazard on sidewalks and roads in winter, especially in Bend, OR. People who fall on ice can do damage to their joints, back or head. In addition, ice is a common cause of car accidents, which can lead to injuries like whiplash, herniated disc, and soft tissue injuries.  At Bend Spinal Care,…

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Lifting Christmas Presents Correctly….

No one is immune to having a back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have damaged your back in the past this is advice you probably need to hear: The time you take to use the right lifting mechanics is far less than the days, weeks, or months it can take to heal…

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Improving Your Balance Can Boost Overall Health

Nearly two million Americans are finding themselves in the emergency room each year due to fall related injuries. With lowered bone density, weakened muscles, and a slower than average healing time, older Americans face greater hardship recovering from injuries sustained in falls. Due to the dangerous nature of falls, they have become the leading cause…

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How Does My Body Compare to a Car

If your body and car go head-to-head, there are some areas where your body wins. Sometimes, your body doesn’t win, that’s when you call Bend Spinal Care for a check-up. Check out these amazing stats: Just like you change the oil on your car, your body also needs maintenance care. Call today for a check-up…

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Most Vulnerable Part of the Spine in an Accident?

Though the spine is extremely durable, it is also prone to injuries or permanent damage in certain scenarios. Car accidents are a common cause of spinal injuries due to the unnatural forces and movements that can be a part of them, and there are a number of common injuries that occur after an accident. Luckily,…

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Neurophysiology of Chiropractic

Research has demonstrated that chiropractic care is successful in treating spinal injuries [1-7], yet many doctors are unable to adequately describe how or why that is the case. This ambiguity leads medical providers to lack confidence in knowing who, when, or why to refer to achiropractor. This is a review of the technical explanation of…

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What If I Don’t Treat My Herniated Disc?

Many people live with back pain hoping it will go away or trying to treat it with home remedies that may provide temporary relief but then the pain starts up again. Back pain can be a symptom of something as benign as sitting in an uncomfortable position for a long stretch of time, but it…

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Did I Throw My Back Out?

Back pain is one of the most common reasons why millions of people visit the doctor each year. You may have heard the expression, “I threw my back out,” and wondered what exactly that meant. Actually, throwing out your back refers to a sudden instance where you experience immediate low back pain. Throwing out your…

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