Category: Blog Posts

How We Design Your Unique Chiropractic Program

At Petett Chiropractic, we understand that everyone’s body, pain, and treatment is unique. Chiropractic care can be an extremely effective treatment for a wide range of health issues, but it has to be expertly applied and planned out beforehand, to ensure that it is safe for the patient, at all times. In order to ensure… Read more »

Ready for Winter Sports? Here’s How to Stay Safe

As sad as it is to see summer go, winter is now just around the corner, and that means the ski, skate, sled, and snowshoe season is upon us. Everyone loves to get out and enjoy the beautiful activities that our chilly season has to offer, but winter sports also provide a whole range of… Read more »

Chiropractic Care To Fix Shoulder Pain

While back pain is the most common type of ailment associated with chiropractic care, shoulder pain is close behind in both scope and amount of damage inflicted. This may come as a shock to the unafflicted 60 percent, but around 40 percent of Americans deal with chronic shoulder pain. What is the root of this… Read more »

Get to Know the Spine: Vertebrae 101

The spinal column is literally the backbone of your body. It is involved in almost every way that you move your body, and works tirelessly to protect your spinal cord from devastating injury. While everybody is familiar with the spine, most people aren’t really aware of what it’s made up of, or how the different… Read more »

How Chiropractic Treats Hiatal Hernias: National Hernia Awareness Month

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June is National Hernia Awareness Month. At Petett Chiropractic, we understand that hernias can be uncomfortable and debilitating to your everyday life. In addition, hernias can be potentially harmful to your overall health and wellbeing. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly five million Americans suffer from some type of hernia, but only… Read more »

Top 5 Benefits to Chiropractic After a Car Accident

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Being in a car accident can be an extremely stressful experience, even if it’s a small parking lot fender bender. Car accidents can lead to both physical injuries and mental trauma. Many times, the signs and symptoms of injuries don’t appear for weeks or months following the accident. According to the latest 2015 WSDOT Annual Collision… Read more »

Chiropractic After a Motorcycle Accident | Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Here at Petett Chiropractic, we know the thrill of riding a motorcycle is like nothing else. However, it’s important to understand the dangers that can come with it, especially without the proper safety precautions. Due to the size and nature of motorcycles, there’s little protecting you from the impact… Read more »

Prepare for Hiking Season with Chiropractic | Renton Chiropractors

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We’re incredibly lucky as Washingtonians. We live in a state that is full of beautiful hikes and scenic views. Seattle has ranked third for hiking among 75 metro areas in the United States. In the last five years, the annual sales of the Discover Pass has increased 55 percent. With Seattle’s ever growing population, it… Read more »

March is National Nutrition Month | Link Between Nutrition & Chiropractic

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March is National Nutrition Month. Here at Petett Chiropractic, we know that nutrition is a critical component in our overall health and wellbeing. What we put into our bodies directly affects our health status, and how our body is able to function. However, many of us do not maintain proper nutrition habits, simply because we… Read more »