Posted by Kevin Rindal on Tue, Mar 22, 2011 @ 03:59 PM
We have been opened two weeks already, and time is going fast! We have enjoyed every minute of being a chiropractor in Seattle, and we have already met some incredible people. Thank you for welcoming us into the community and we look forward to serving each patient.
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Fri, Mar 18, 2011 @ 02:11 PM
Cycling injuries. You dread them when you first start to feel that twinge in your knee or hip, the ache in the back of your neck from your muscles straining, or even the soreness that hits the bottom of your foot.
InHealth was at the Seattle Bike Expo this past weekend handing out information on common cycling injuries. We discussed hip pain, neck pain, knee pain, and even shoulder injuries. Dr. Kevin and Kelly discussed with participants their aches and pains. If you have questions about your current injury, start by looking up the injury on our website.
Here is Kelly Neu, Seattle Acupuncturist, at the Bike Expo!
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Fri, Feb 11, 2011 @ 06:17 AM
Are you tired of popping an Ibuprofen or Asprin every time you experience pain such as a sprain, strain, or ache from a chronic injury? InHealth has compiled a list 11 ways to naturally relieve pain, and they may just surprise you.
1. Eat Omega-3 Fatty Acids (i.e. fish oil, flax seed, green leafy vegetables, etc.)
2. Take Pro-Inflazyme (Nutritional Supplement made by Nutri-West)
3. Arnica and Boswellia (Naturally occurring substances that have been shown to reduce inflammation and bruising).
4. Try to avoid pro-inflammatory foods: Fatty meat, chicken skin, farm-raised fish, corn based foods, refined sugar, processed foods and meats, etc.
5. Focus on eating anti-inflammatory foods (low-calorie nutrient dense food): skinless chicken, vegetables, lean meat, tree nuts, fruit, etc.
6. Ice (Cryotherapy)
7. Epsom salt soak.
8. Try a topical analgesic spray like Cryoderm.
9. Low Level Laser Therapy: Has been shown to decrease inflammation and improve the rate of healing in injured tissues.
10. Soft-Tissue Mobilization Techniques such as Active Release Technique and Graston Technique have been shown to stimulate healing (increased production and laying down of fibroblasts). Our very own Seattle Chiropractor, Kevin Rindal, specializes in these techniques.
11. Kinesio Tape (KT) is widely used in Sports Medicine to help support injured muscle by pulling up on the skin to create “space” for inflammation to be channeled out of the injured area. KT also helps with pain reduction and muscle relaxation.
Medication is an important part of treatment in many cases, however, if you can address your pain naturally, you can avoid other side effects. We have included a white paper that includes more information on the effects of taking NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen or Asprin on your body.
Have questions? Feel free to contact Kevin Rindal, DC at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.