School is back in session, which means fall sports are, too! Engaging in sports and physical activities is an excellent way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve overall well-being. However, sports injuries are an unfortunate reality for many athletes, no matter the age or experience level. These injuries can be painful, frustrating, and sometimes [...]
Headaches are hands down one of the most common reasons that patients visit a chiropractor. Headaches, though common, are not what we consider “normal.” They can range from mildly annoying to debilitating, impacting your daily life in various ways. While there are numerous causes of headaches, understanding the specific types can help in seeking appropriate [...]
Life is a beautiful journey, especially in Central Oregon! While we want to enjoy it to its fullest, it can be hindered by aches and pains that make even the simplest of tasks challenging. There's nothing worse than having to cancel your plans to hike along the river trail, mountain bike down Phil’s Trail, or [...]
As the calendar flips to July, August, and September, a magical transformation takes place in Central Oregon. Bend becomes a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of exciting activities to satisfy your thirst for adventure while keeping you active and engaged. An active lifestyle means embracing physical activity throughout the day, and Central Oregon [...]
Are you ready to begin your journey to health and overall well-being? You’ve come to the right place! At Point Chiropractic, we believe that true healing comes from within, and we are dedicated to providing comprehensive chiropractic care tailored to meet your specific needs. With a holistic approach, we aim to not only alleviate your [...]
Age or injury-related compression and inflammation of a cervical nerve root can be difficult to treat in a primary care practice. Medications are mostly ineffective, and imaging findings can often be misleading. This study evaluated the improvement of patients either receiving SMT (spinal manipulative therapy) by a chiropractor, or nerve-root injections (CNRI). The results show [...]
Chiropractic care is one of the most commonly used complementary health approaches in the world. Researchers have discovered that over the past 15 years, there has been a growing trend of chiropractic use. Spinal pain, and specifically neck and back problems, are the top reasons why people choose to visit a chiropractor. Recent guidelines have [...]
Headaches are a common reason for many people to visit their doctor. Not only do headaches severely impact their quality of life, but it results in over 157 million days per year lost from work with a societal cost of over $50 billion. Needless to say, it’s a big deal. But, there is hope for [...]
Spinal manipulation has been well-documented to decrease pain and improve the functional abilities related to many musculoskeletal disorders through a multi-layer mechanism of action. Several published studies have examined the effects of altered afferent input due to spinal joint dysfunction. This study from JEK has taken that research one step farther and examines the sensorimotor [...]
This months research brief is very timely, highly relevant, and hugely impactful- it’s about the opioid epidemic. Researchers found an inverse relationship between the supply of chiropractors and opioid usage. In short, they found that the more chiropractors were available, the less opioid medications were being prescribed and filled. This speaks to the fact that [...]
