Chiropractic Treatments for Lower Back Pain in Portland

Portland Locals Seek Chiropractic Care At Halbert Chiropractic

Do you live or work in the Portland area? Are you looking for professional chiropractic care to help reduce lower back pain? Portland locals in need can seek out expert chiropractic care at Halbert Chiropractic. We aim to provide effective and affordable conservative healthcare through compassionate hands-on treatment, patient education, and appropriate home exercises or lifestyle changes for all our Portland patients.

Can Chiropractic Care Help Lower Back Pain?

Chiropractic is a health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system. Generally, chiropractors maintain a unique focus on spinal manipulation and treatment of surrounding structures. Many studies have concluded that manual therapies commonly used by chiropractors are generally effective for the treatment of lower back pain.

How does chiropractic care help with lower back pain? The core of chiropractic usually involves treatment of common lower back pain conditions through manual therapy:

Spinal Manipulation And Manual Manipulation

This type of manual manipulation refers to a high-velocity, short lever arm thrust that is applied to abnormal vertebra with the goal of improving functionality, reducing nerve irritability and restoring range of motion in the back. It is also commonly known as a chiropractic adjustment. There is firm literature support for chiropractic treatment of lower back pain. Many of the published guidelines recommend chiropractic manipulation to be included in the treatment plan early in the care of lower back pain.

Mobilization

Chiropractic mobilization refers to low-velocity manipulation, movement and stretching of the muscles and joints, with the goal of increasing the range of motion within those areas.

Portland locals, if you suffer from lower back pain and want to seek release, visit Halbert Chiropractic. Together we will learn what methods of chiropractic will best suit your needs.

Seek Professional Chiropractic Care At Halbert Chiropractic In Parkrose

Halbert Chiropractic is proud to offer professional chiropractic care to all our Portland patients. If you or someone you know experiences bodily pain that could be relieved by chiropractic adjustments, don’t hesitate to seek chiropractic care at Halbert Chiropractic.

Call (503) 257-3377 to schedule an appointment today!

Why You Should Seek a Cox Technic Certified Chiropractor

Halbert Chiropractic Brings Professional Chiropractic Care To Parkrose

Halbert Chiropractic is dedicated to bringing Parkrose patients effective and affordable conservative healthcare for Parkrose locals through compassionate hands-on treatment, patient education, and appropriate home exercises or lifestyle changes. At Halbert Chiropractic, we work closely with our patients to determine the best method of addressing their issues in office and also teach them how to reduce pain while at home. We’re proud to help Parkrose patients in need.

Why You Should Seek A Cox Technic Certified Chiropractor

Cox Technic is an amazing chiropractic technique that combines osteopathic and chiropractic principles. Parkrose locals, if you’re seeking chiropractic care you should consider seeking the care of a chiropractor who is Cox Technic Certified. Why?

• Cox Technic is a gentle, safe, non-surgical, effective spinal manipulation for low back, neck, arm and leg pain.

• Cox Technic chiropractic adjustments act as a safe, non-invasive alternative to surgery.

• Cox Technic chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pain due to disc herniation, a slipped disc, a ruptured disc, facet syndrome, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and other conditions.

• The Cox Technic technique has nearly 50 years of collected research and clinical data behind it – from its developer, Dr. James M. Cox, and the many other physicians who’ve studied with him.

Don’t wait to experience the benefits of Cox Technic chiropractic adjustments! Parkrose patients can seek professional care at Halbert Chiropractic.

Seek Professional Chiropractic Care At Halbert Chiropractic In Parkrose

Halbert Chiropractic is proud to offer professional chiropractic care to all our Portland patients. If you or someone you know experiences bodily pain that could be relieved by chiropractic adjustments, don’t hesitate to seek chiropractic care at Halbert Chiropractic.

Call (503) 257-3377 to schedule an appointment today!

Car Accident Injuries? Get Chiropractic Care in Parkrose

Parkrose Locals Seek Chiropractic Care With Halbert Chiropractic

Halbert Chiropractic is dedicated to bringing Parkrose patients effective and affordable conservative healthcare for Parkrose locals through compassionate hands-on treatment, patient education, and appropriate home exercises or lifestyle changes. Chiropractic care can address a wide range of issues that cause the body pain, including car accident injuries. Parkrose locals, if you’ve recently suffered an injury due to a car accident, consider seeking professional help with Halbert Chiropractic.

How Does Chiropractic Care Help Car Accident Injuries?

One of the most common injuries sustained during a car accident is whiplash. When a part of the body is whipped back and then forward beyond its normal limits, micro-tears can develop in the surrounding ligaments. Yet many accident victims don’t notice any pain at first. It’s not until the micro-tears start to swell that the symptoms set in, including:

• Blurred vision

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Shoulder pain

• Reduced range of motion in the neck

• Arm pain

• Neck stiffness

• Low back pain

Parkrose locals should know that soft-tissue injuries like whiplash take a long time to heal, and if the injury is not addressed with proper treatment it can lead to long-lasting chronic pain. As soft tissue injuries heal, they develop scar tissue. Whiplash take a long time to heal, and if the injury is not addressed with proper treatment it can and is more likely to lead to long-lasting chronic pain. As soft tissue injuries heal, they develop scar tissue, which can ultimately inhibit normal functioning and even lead to spinal degeneration.

Chiropractic care is specifically geared towards helping Parkrose patients reduce this scar tissue as well as back and neck pain, so it is a highly effective method for addressing injuries caused during car accidents. Chiropractic care can not only relieve pain for Parkrose patients, but it can also restore mobility and support long-term healing. Parkrose patients, don’t wait to seek the chiropractic care you need after a car accident.

Seek Professional Chiropractic Care At Halbert Chiropractic In Parkrose

Halbert Chiropractic is proud to offer professional chiropractic care to all our Portland patients. If you or someone you know experiences bodily pain that could be relieved by chiropractic adjustments, don’t hesitate to seek chiropractic care at Halbert Chiropractic.

Call (503) 257-3377 to schedule an appointment today!

Experience the Benefits of Cox Technic Chiropractic Adjustments

In Need Of Chiropractic Care? Visit Halbert Chiropractic In Parkrose!

Halbert Chiropractic is dedicated to helping Parkrose patients in need. Our mission is to provide effective and affordable conservative healthcare for Parkrose locals through compassionate hands-on treatment, patient education, and appropriate home exercises or lifestyle changes. Chiropractic care is used to address a wide range of issues, including automobile accident injuries, a sports injury, chronic pain, neck pain, low back pain, pinched nerves, headaches, or a personal or on the job injury. Regardless of your particular needs, Dr. Halbert is prepared to help you figure out the best method for addressing your condition and administering the care you need.

Benefits of Cox Technic Chiropractic Adjustments

One of the chiropractic methods used at Halbert Chiropractic is the Cox Technic technique. Nearly 45 years ago, Dr. James M. Cox developed this chiropractic technique which combines osteopathic and chiropractic principles. Cox Technic is a gentle, non-force adjusting technique performed on a special table that moves in spinal ranges of motion. These motions allow the physician to open compressed spinal disc spaces, traction the spine and reduce pressure on facet joints and other spinal structures.

What Are The Benefits Of Cox Technic Chiropractic Adjustments?

Cox Technic is a gentle, safe, non-surgical, effective spinal manipulation for low back, neck, arm and leg pain, particularly stenosis and disc herniation related pain. This technique often acts as an alternative for Parkrose patients who might otherwise need surgery to relieve pain. Some of the conditions the Cox Technic chiropractic technique is typically known to help include disc herniation, a slipped disc, a ruptured disc, facet syndrome, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and other conditions. If you experience any of these conditions, you can seek help at Halbert Chiropractic!

Seek Professional Chiropractic Care At Halbert Chiropractic In Parkrose

Halbert Chiropractic is proud to offer professional chiropractic care to all our Portland patients. If you or someone you know experiences bodily pain that could be relieved by chiropractic adjustments, don’t hesitate to seek chiropractic care at Halbert Chiropractic.

Call (503) 257-3377 to schedule an appointment today!

A little tip from the American Chiropractic Association

October is National Chiropractic Health Month and there's still plenty of time left to create an exercise routine and get moving! This month, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is encouraging people to move more, to #Move4Life. Staying active is an important part of maintaining overall health, and we can strengthen our bodies and help prevent several chronic conditions simply by walking!

Walking accomplishes all of the following and more:

• Improves cardiovascular endurance

• Tones muscles of the lower body

• Reduces risk of heart disease

• Burns calories: about 80 if walking 2 miles per hour and about 107 if walking 4.5 miles per hour

Walking for just 12 minutes every other day can offer important health benefits, but in order to increase your longevity, you should try to walk for up to 30 minutes, five days per week. Experts generally agree that to be considered "active," adults should try to take 10,000 steps each day. Wearing a pedometer or an activity tracker is an easy way to track your progress.

The following tips can help you get started on your walking regimen:

• Move your arms freely, in coordination with the opposite leg.

• Don't stoop your head or look down as you walk. This will challenge the normal forward curve of your neck, which in turn will cause you to carry your weight improperly.

• Don't carry weights or dumbbells while walking. They're better used as a separate part of your exercise regime.

• Expect a little soreness in the thighs and calves for the first week or two. If you experience more than soreness, consult your doctor of chiropractic.

• Walk briskly, with "purpose." Simply sauntering, while relaxing, is not an effective form of cardiovascular exercise.

• Stay hydrated. You should drink half of your body weight in ounces of water daily.

• Avoid caffeinated drinks, including energy drinks, prior to and during your walk. They can cause dehydration and a racing heartbeat.

NOTE: In case it’s not obvious, the image was not included in the ACA’s message, but was instead taken from the internet. We’ve been walking for a LONG TIME. Don’t stop now!

How could a person get injured in a low speed collision?

There are many factors involved in how or why a person may be injured, even when the car shows little or no damage. Rear impact collisions setup the neck for a whiplash injury. The car moves forward, the seat pushes your body forward and your neck lags behind, then the tissues stretch out until it’s pulled forward very quickly (much quicker than the speed at which the car was hit). The body is stopped by the seat belt, then your head continues forward until again pulled back by your stretching tissues.

The body tissues in the neck like muscles and ligaments injured in whiplash are generally durable, but it’s a matter a timing. They can handle heavier loads if the load is applied in a safe and slow fashion. The quicker the load is applied, the less of a load the tissues will be able to handle before failure. Imagine a stunt person jumping off a building. They can handle the load of the impact by slowing their body from falling speed to stopped either a) over a long period of time by landing on a fancy air bag or b) over a short period of time by hitting the pavement. Obviously, loads applied over shorter periods of time are more damaging.

Think about this crash test discussed by Dr. Arthur C. Croft in his Whiplash and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: ”The average head weighs about 8-10 lb [under normal gravity]. This is the force her neck muscle must support in the horizontal position. If we increased this force to 12.8 times that of gravity [what happened when her head was accelerated and pulled forward over a very short period of time], her head would effectively weight about 102 to 128 lb…So, the volunteer in this crash test had approximately that load placed on her neck over a span of just two tenths of a second.” That’s enough weight over a short enough period to surpass the tissue’s ability to resist damage, especially if the person is unaware of the impending collision and cannot brace for impact.

Don’t let an undamaged bumper fool you. If you get rear-ended, get their insurance information, because you may be injured even if you don’t feel it immediately. If you are injured, please get treatment to improve your chances of better recovery and reduce the likelihood of permanent injury.

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Also, I recently got word from Family Care that I can now accept referrals to treat their members! So, if you have Family Care and have neck or back pain, talk to your PCP to send over a referral to come see me and let's see if I can help improve your condition!

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-Dr. Evan Halbert, DC

Now accepting Pacific Source!

Dr. Halbert can now accept Pacific Source patients at his NE Sandy clinic. He can now accept most all insurances with notable exceptions Kaiser and CareOregon. If you want to find out about your specific coverage or have questions about our cash rates, please call (503) 257-3377.

New video!

Dr. Halbert has created another video. However, this one is a little different. It's a discussion on some of the misleading critiques of chiropractic care with links to the referenced material. Please take a look and let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

Or you can see the youtube page here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY3WEbO3RK4

New Insurance!

Dr. Halbert can now take Lifewise health insurance. If you have been waiting to use this insurance to have your injuries, aches, and pains worked on, come on in to see us today!