There are a number of ways to fight inflammation. One of these is using marijuana, which is a well-known anti-inflammatory. Obviously, this is subjective and may not be something that works for you, although research has proven it was very effective in reducing inflammation. Here if you’re interested in going down this route. Alternatively, one read more…
A Natural Way to Fight Inflammation
Could Allergies and Asthma be Linked?
Do you suffer from allergies or asthma? It’s a little-known fact that these two conditions are directly linked to each other. Asthma, which affects roughly one in 12 people (according to the CDC), is characterized by spasms of the small airways and inflammation. Furthermore, about 90% of children under the age of 16 with asthma read more…
Using Acupuncture to Prevent Tension-type Headaches
A research study published by the Cochrane Library in 2016 concluded a course of six acupuncture treatments can be a viable option in the treatment of tension-type headaches. According to the study,participants treated with acupuncture and pain-killers reported their headache frequency was less. This study was actually a compilation of several acupuncture trials. A total read more…
Take Your Workout Outdoors This Spring
When trees start to bloom and the days are longer, it’s time to start exercising outdoors. Buy yourself some new clothes from Ryderwear UK, dust off the running trainers, and experience the outdoors. Here are a few reasons why we should take advantage of the outdoors and move our workouts outside. Being outdoors is proven read more…
Tennis Elbow: You can Get It Even if You Have Never Played Tennis!
A common complaint we encounter at Washington Wellness Center is what’s commonly referred to as tennis elbow. Ironically, this condition called lateral epicondylitis is rarely caused by playing the actual game of tennis. Any repetitive movement of the forearm muscles can cause pain in the forearm or elbow, including repetitive clicking of your computer mouse! read more…
Why Do I have Shoulder Pain?
At the first sign of shoulder pain, many wonder, “Did I tear my rotator cuff?” While this does happen from time to time, rotator cuff tears make up a small percentage of actual shoulder problems. Rotator cuff tears usually occur after trauma– – a fall or a car accident, where you should make sure that read more…
Decompression Therapy: A Nonsurgical Alternative to Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy enables the body to use its own healing mechanisms to dramatically reduce chronic neck or back pain without drugs, surgery or painful injections. Perhaps better known as traction therapy, Nonsurgical Spinal Decompression Therapy (NSSD) has existed as an effective treatment for spinal conditions for centuries. Early therapies targeted physical deformities such read more…
Getting Fit For Summer
It won’t be long before the warm days of summer are upon us. Many people are just starting to get active outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and so should you. This is a great time to start getting more active and focus on developing a healthy lifestyle. It might be the ideal time to read more…
Is a Standing Desk Right for You?
It’s pretty obvious that over the last few years people have become more health conscious. This is evident when thinking about the whole new world of wearable fitness solutions and apps for any type of workout you prefer. Not only is this changing the way we think about our health in general, it’s also changing read more…
Put the Spring Back in Your Step
The smell of spring, warm weather, and a fresh start – these are things we tend to think about now that the sun is shining and the weather is getting better. What many of us don’t consider is how to transition from the cold winter months into spring injury free. After years of treating patients read more…