What is my responsibility for chiropractic care?

We're dedicated to keeping your spine healthy and active. We believe in transparent insurance billing and want you to understand our process.

Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam and your initial treatment. This treatment typically involves a chiropractic adjustment for your spine and extremities, along with manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, and/or exercises. Based on the exam, we'll create a personalized treatment plan just for you. Our goal is to realign your spine, rebalance your posture, and address muscle spasms and tension.

We'll collect your portion of the cost at the time of your visit. If you haven't yet met your deductible, this will include that amount. We're in-network with most insurance plans and will collect the contracted rate for the services you receive.

Before your exam and treatment, Dr. Cheng will explain each procedure and ask for your consent. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions or express any concerns you may have beforehand. We're committed to making your experience as stress-free as possible.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or frontdesk@activespines.com   

Sports races in 2022: Seattle Marathon, and Spartan obsticle races

 2022 was the year that I really pushed my body to the next level. It was the first time I ran a Spartan 5K 20 obstacle race in Snohomish in August 2022. It was quite an experience. I was able to complete the race with just some general body ache without any major injury or accident. The mud pit and dunk wall was refreshing except getting mud into my eye at the slip wall. It was to my surprise that monkey bar was difficult for me. Rope climb and multi-rig were also challenging. Those are the ones that I cannot complete.

After Snohomish race, I also signed up the races (5K, 10k and 21K) in Arizona.  The 21K Beast with 30 obstacles was in the morning on Saturday. My body was hurting after the Beast but I was still mobile. On Sunday prior to the 10K I felt much better than the night prior. The 10 K was in the morning on Sunday and 5 K was in the afternoon. After I complete the weekend warier Trifecta I was really beat up! I can only moving slowly and doing lots of icing and taking some supplements to help me recover. We flew home the next day and I started seeing patients on Tuesday! It was definitely not easy but my body recovered! 

During the Thanksgiving weekend, I ran the Seattle Marathon 26.2 miles! I had runner's knee at mile 12. My left knee pretty much locked up. I can only fast walk or light jog with minimal knee flexion. I was able to finish the race. It was definitely a great physical and mental challenge. That was quite an experience. 

In retrospect I definitely need to do more regular training to get ready for the distance running and obstacle races. Regular chiropractic adjustment and nutrition supplement is a must pre and post races. I have not sign up any race yet but hopefully I will do that again soon. In the mean time I am doing regular running and lifting weights to keep my body in good shape. #activespines #spartan #seattlemarathon

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com   

Easy and Practical Ways to Improve Your Health and Wellness

Chronic Illnesses

Good Health is True wealth! You are invited to this LIVE, fun, and exciting in-person workshop at our clinic on Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to empower yourself with tools and strategies to get healthier, and stay healthy. 

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.3 trillion in annual health care costs.

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:

• Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
• Lack of physical activity.
• Excessive alcohol use.

Are you are looking for ways to not just manage disease with medications and surgery? But looking for someone to simplify the process of getting and staying healthy.

This workshop is for you if:

• You have been dealing with chronic diseases especially musculoskeletal system related problems such as neck and back pain and want to find a strategy to be healthy again.
• You are looking for treating the root cause of the problem and not managing the symptoms.
• You have some ongoing symptoms and would like to make a change.
• You want to optimize your spine health and overall health.

Our goal for you is to walk away from this workshop with greater self-awareness of your own health and actionable strategies you can start using now.

We will cover:

- How to boost your health at a cellular level through proper nutrition support!

- How to keep your spine active and healthy with chiropractic and self-care!

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturdays

Location: Active Spines Chiropractic

RSVP: just call or send us an email in advance.

Seating is limited, so please only register if you are committed to attending.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com   

Chiropractic Care for Car Accident Injuries Part II | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Evaluating Whiplash-Associated Injury and Prognosis in Automobile Collisions at Active Spines Chiropractic

When you are involved in a car accident, it is very important that you follow up with your chiropractor or medical doctor for a detail check up at a timely manner. You might feel neck pain, back pain, headache, body soreness, tightness, fatigue, sleeplessness, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, changes in your daily routine, or more. You might only experience some of these symptoms or just minor changes but a thorough evaluation of your body and review the mechanism of injury will help you return to normal daily activities as soon as possible and prevent future chronic problems. [1]

Often time it is the minor problems that cause chronic issues later in life or cause more problems when you are in a second accident. Patient prognosis post motor vehicle accident (MVA) is related to age, number of days to reporting the collision, neck pain intensity, low back pain intensity, pain other than neck and back pain, headache before collision and recovery expectations. [5] Detail history taking regarding the speed of impact, types of car involved, direction of impact, driver's hand, arm, leg, body and head position, aware or unaware of impact, seat belt fastened or not, road condition, weather and more are needed to determine the mechanism of injury due to motor vehicle accident. 

Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) may result in intractable disability. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be as a potential cause. [2] Some patients experience afraid of driving on the road and gets nervous pretty easily. It is important to follow up with a medical doctor or a psychotherapist to evaluate and treat this condition. Cognitive-behavioural intervention and antidepressants may improve coping, ease fear, and reduce the impact of pain. [2] Patient should keep a detail record of their daily activities after the accident such as their sleep pattern, work, hobby, taking care of their child, and driving [3], [4]. Keeping good records of your improvement in daily activity level is a good way to monitor your progress.     

At Active Spines Chiropractic we offer Chiropractic care, massage therapy and exercise rehabilitation therapy for our patients. We also are up to date and thorough in our record keeping and documentation. With personal, detail and evidence based treatment plan we are here to assist you getting back to your healthy life. You can reach us at 425-818-0086.

1. Clapp JD1, Masci J, Bennett SA, Beck JG Eur J Pain. Physical and psychosocial functioning following motor vehicle trauma: relationships with chronic pain, posttraumatic stress, and medication use. 2010 Apr;14(4):418-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2009.06.007. Epub 2009 Aug 11.

2. Kuch K1, Cox BJ, Evans RJ. Posttraumatic stress disorder and motor vehicle accidents: a multidisciplinary overview. Can J Psychiatry. 1996 Sep;41(7):429-34.

3. Friedland JF1, Dawson DR. Function after motor vehicle accidents: a prospective study of mild head injury and posttraumatic stress. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2001 Jul;189(7):426-34.
4. Duckworth MP1, Iezzi T. Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress symptoms in litigating motor vehicle accident victims. Clin J Pain. 2005 May-Jun;21(3):251-61.
5. Bohman T, Côté P, Boyle E, Cassidy JD, Carroll LJ, Skillgate E. Prognosis of patients with whiplash-associated disorders consulting physiotherapy: development of a predictive model for recovery.  BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2012 Dec 29;13:264. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-13-264.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com 

2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Active Spines Chiropractic Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Active Spines Chiropractic has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014.

  

“Only about 5 percent of the Chiropractic Clinics in Bellevue WA have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2014 Super Service Certification logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

 Do you have neck pain or back pain? We offer effective chiropractic treatment for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headache, shoulder pain, foot pain or arm numbness. 

 Chiropractic, Massage and Exercise Rehabilitative Therapeutic Treatments. 

We also specialize in treating auto/car accident injuries, personal injury and work injuries. 

  

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com 

Happy Holidays from Active Spines Chiropractic | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Happy Holidays from Actives Spines Chiropractic!   

 

As 2013 ends, we appreciate all our patients and are thankful that we were able to get them out of pain and keep their spine active and healthy through chiropractic, massage and exercise rehabilitation treatments. We look forward to 2014 as being a year of growth and healing to our patients. We are looking forward to sharing our skills, expertise and services to the community. 

Wishing you a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Dr. Shao Hao Cheng, and staffs: Marchelle, Alice, Neena and Erin

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Active Spines Chiropractic Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Active Spines Chiropractic has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. “Only about 5 percent of the chiropractic clinics that Active Spines Chiropractic competes with in Seattle/Bellevue area are able to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a mark of consistently great customer service.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Do you have neck pain or back pain? Chiropractic care can be a good option for you! We offer effective chiropractic treatment for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headache, shoulder pain, foot pain or arm numbness. We offer chiropractic, massage and exercise rehabilitative therapeutic treatments. We also specialize in treating auto/car accident injuries, personal injury and work injuries.

 Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Health and Wellness Fair at The Garden Club | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

The Garden Club in Bellevue WA

Health and Wellness Fair at The Garden Club  | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Please mark your calender for our next community service event on Wednesday October 30th 2013 at The Garden Club from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The address is 13350 SE 26th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005. This will be our second time attending this outreach event.Other vendors include the Hope Heart Institute, Rite Aid, an electronic safety alert system vendor, and Synergy Home Care Services. This is an educational and informative event. And it is FREE!

At the event Dr. Shao Hao Cheng, a Bellevue Chiropractor, will provide brief chiropractic consultation and spine check up. If you are suffering from neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, or back pain, please come early and see if he can offer some help. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Feel free to stop by and say hi, even if you do not have any aches and pains. It will be a fun event. Hope to see you there! 

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

CISC 2013 Senior Resource Fair | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

CISC 2013 Senior Resource Fair  | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Please mark your calender for our next community service event on September 5 2013 at North Bellevue Community Center from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The address is 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98007. This will be our third time attending this outreach event. Every year we have lots of attendees asking questions about their spine health such as headache, neck pain, back pain and so on.

At the event Dr. Shao Hao Cheng, a Bellevue Chiropractor, will provide brief chiropractic consultation and spine check up. If you are suffering from neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, or back pain, please come early and see if he can offer some help. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Feel free to stop by and say hi, even if you do not have any aches and pains. It will be a fun event. Hope to see you there! 



Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com 

Personal Injury Protection Part II | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Personal Injury Protection Bellevue Chiropractor

Personal Injury Protection Part II  | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

I went to a mini seminar provided by Graham Lundberg & Peschel law firm yesterday. Here I would like to share how to file your personal injury protection coverage application properly.

Firstly, you should report the accident to your insurance company or the driver's insurance company. You need to report the basics of the incident such as how the accident happened, and where you were injured such as neck pain or back pain. If there are questions you are not sure or do not know, just say "you do not know".

Secondly, you will receive a PIP application in the mail from the car insurance company within 10 business days. This package contains important information. Please do not throw them away as if they are junk mail. You should read the PIP application coverage thoroughly, fill out the forms and mail them back to the car insurance company. If you have questions or concerns about how to fill out the application you should seek legal advice from an attorney.

Lastly you should seek medical or chiropractic care at a timely manner to ensure proper recovery from your injuries. Studies have shown that chronic or permanent injuries occur if treatment is delayed. You can find out more about car accident care on our website. And we are just a phone call away at 425-818-0086! Happy Father's day weekend!   

 
Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com 

2013 NW Women's Show | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013 Northwest Women's Show  | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Announcement: We are going to the Women's Show again this weekend. This will be the third time for us. We will share a booth with 1st Choice Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. Please come say hi! Complimentary chiropractic check-up and chair massage will be provided! Everyone is welcome. We help relief your stress.

Do you have neck pain or stiffness, low back pain, pain between shoulder blades, headache, tension across the top of your shoulder, and numbness/tingling in arm/hands or legs? Do you have or suffer from sports injuries, work injuries or car accident injuries? Chiropractic or massage care might be able to help you!
 
From the Host: NW Women's show! Celebrate with us!
We are now growing the GLOW of our 25th anniversary!
It will be bursting with entertainment, enlightenment & enrichment!
March 1 - 3, 2013 • CenturyLink Field Event Center • Seattle
Hours: Friday 11 - 7pm • Sat 10 - 6pm • Sun 10 - 5pm • Admission $15

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com