According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 80 percent of people experience low back pain at some point in their life. Low back pain is one of the most common reasons that our patients at Petett Chiropractic seek chiropractic care. Furthermore, one of the most common causes of low back pain… Read more »
Grab some sunscreen, fire up the grill, and head outside to enjoy what the Pacific Northwest has to offer this summer. Weather permitting, the Pacific Northwest has a wide variety of summer fun activities for you and your family. From scenic hiking trails and camping to leisurely at-home gardening, there is plenty to keep busy…. Read more »
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in motherhood. Throughout the 40-weeks of pregnancy, your body goes through a series of remarkable changes, most obviously the expansion of your belly. However, there are an endless number of changes that occur which cannot be seen. Although hormonal fluctuations and physical symptoms are unique to every pregnant mother, pregnancy… Read more »
Maybe you live in the North Pole and believe it’s your job to spread cheer this time of the year. Or, maybe your significant other has been anxiously waiting for you to hang the lights while all of your friends are mocking you with Facebook photos of their Pinterest-perfect trees. (At Petett Chiropractic, we’re big… Read more »
Magically, when the days shorten after November’s daylight savings slip, 24-hours can drudge on like an eternity. It doesn’t help when the small window of sunlight is often rained out and undoubtedly jam-packed with holiday preparations, errands and shopping lists topping a plate of regular work and regimen. All that pressure can sure weigh you… Read more »
Making the transition from summer to fall is tough for most people. Not only do we go from high temperatures & clear skies to cold & rainy days, but the amount of daylight available throughout the day diminishes as well. Although these may seem like minor changes as we move from season to season, the colder weather can… Read more »
Renton Chiropractic Center Speaks on the Damaging Effects Caused by Heavy Backpacks School has begun and all the books and supplies needed to make a students education successful are jammed into a backpack. The weight from the backpack can create damaging effects on the students back, neck, and shoulders. According to the U.S. Consumer Product… Read more »
We all knew the day was coming… the date was marked on our calendars, and most of us spent quite a bit of money and time walking down store aisles stocking up on new supplies and clothes. Yet, somehow, the tidal wave of back-to-school week came crashing in hard, and fighting through the strong current,… Read more »
Running is a great form of exercise, but here in the Pacific Northwest it’s also a way of life. People are running at any time and in any kind of weather. Cross country and track? Are major sports in this area of the country and it’s easy to see why. With trails in every direction,… Read more »
Summer is as good of time as any to be active. The warm weather makes many people want to spend time running, swimming, and biking. As Renton chiropractic care providers, we want to remind you of the importance of stretching before workouts to prevent potential damage that could be caused. Dynamic Stretching Researchers have found that the… Read more »