Back pain is one of the most common ailments that affects Americans today. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, an estimated 75 to 80% of people will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office,… Read more »
No matter how safe of a driver you considered yourself to be, automative accidents can happen to anyone. According to the National Safety Counsel, there are an estimated 10 million auto accidents per year with approximately 27,000 auto accidents occur every day, ranging from minor scrapes to deadly crashes. Following a car accident, there are… Read more »
In the past decade, advancements and innovations in technology have changed our modern world. With our tech-centric culture, many of us have adapted into a sedentary lifestyle, enjoying less physical activity and more technology than ever before. Undoubtedly, this can have a severe impact on both our mental and physical health. Health experts estimates that the… Read more »
Bicycling is a popular means of transportation here in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, Washington holds the nation’s top spot for bike friendliest state by the League of American Bicyclists. Biking is also a great form of exercise to get your heart pumping without putting too much strain on your joints. Whether you’re an avid mountain… Read more »
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games has been an amazing spectacle of human achievement and physical capabilities. Here at Petett Chiropractic, we’re proud that chiropractic care is recognized as a vital part of the athlete’s training and recovery program. In fact, the chief medical officer for Team USA is chiropractor Dr. William Moreau, who also serves as… Read more »
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 »