Therapeutic Wobble Chair | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

 

What is the Wobble Chair? How does it work?

Recently I have been feeling right hip discomfort from time to time. I am not sure what trigger the problem. Since I was not in a car accident or other injuries, it is most likely from my workout or my posture. It feels like my right hip is out of alignment. I feel muscle tension around my hip muscles, around hip joint and IT band. They are a bit tight and sore comparing to my left hip. I have been doing some hip joint, gluteal muscles, piriformis muscle and IT band muscle stretching, but the muscle tension is still there and quite bothersome. I got my low back and hip adjusted of course with good relief. I also use the traction table in the clinic. But it really bothers me sometimes still. So what's next?

I try the wobble chair! I use that for 10 minutes. I sit on it and move my hip/pelvis back and forth, sideways, right/left diagonally, clockwise/counter clockwise each for 10 repetition and repeat till 10 minutes is up. During the exercise I feel the sore spot being work on and stretch out. Afterwards my right hip feels a bit loosen up and the soreness is less. Wobble chair exercise really help my hip.

According to the Pettibon system, a daily home regimen of 5-8 minutes full range of motion exercises are absolutely essential for daily metabolic interchange, nutrition intake and elimination of waste products in order to maintain healthy well-hydrated spinal discs, ligaments and tendons. (The Aging Lumbar Spine, Bernini P.M.D. et al. Saunders, 1982)  

Lastly, in the office we use the wobble chair as an pretreatment exercise to warm up the spine. The motion can increase lumbar disc mobility, disc hydration, nutrition delivery and waste elimination. Your back will adjust better and stay in alignment longer when it's warm up. Please let us know if your back is bothering you. We can help! 
 

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 

Soft-Tissue Treatment Is Another Form of Exercise | Bellevue Chiropractor

Soft-Tissue Treatment Is Another Form of Exercise  | Bellevue Chiropractor

According to Dr. Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO, "Mechanical loading by a practitioner is a form of physical activity performed on a patient.

Mechanical loading is the principal way our body maintains itself, especially with regards to tendons, ligaments, bone, muscle and fascia. Lack of mechanical loading results in atrophy and eventual cell death. Years ago, anyone with acute lower back pain was sent to bed for a week. We now know that as soon as a patient can move with minimal discomfort, they should get out of bed and attempt the movement – i.e., mechanical loading. Thus, just rubbing someone’s skin or deeper tissues is mechanical loading that may be considered a localized form of exercise." You can read his article over here.

At Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA our chiropractor Dr. Cheng and massage therapists use a wide variety of soft tissue and muscle work technique to retrain your body to heal in the right direction. Medical therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, manual therapy, assisted stretching, tool assisted manual therapy are some common therapeutic procedure for your neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, elbow or knee pain due to daily activities, poor posture, sports injuries, car accident injury or work injuries.

Most patients feel immediate relief after each treatment. These are effective and safe procedures to help your body heal in the right direction. Furthermore in-office one on one rehab exercises for your neck and back will be also very beneficial and empower you to better health. Last but not least, chiropractic adjustments from Bellevue chiropractor Dr. Cheng will keep your spine more balanced and aligned!

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

Bellevue Massage Therapist | Janene Hampton LMP

Janene Bellevue Massage Therapist

Bellevue WA Massage Therapist
Janene Hampton

Please welcome Janene, our new massage therapist on board at Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA. She has been a massage therapist since 2011. She is passionate about helping people with a variety of techniques unique to their situation such as Deep Tissue, Sports injury, Swedish, Reflexology and Pregnancy. She also specialize in injury treatments, Swedish massage and deep tissue massage. She can keep you fit, active and healthy beyond traditional massage treatments. Her goals for patients are not only relieving the symptoms but also improving their quality of life. She is also a provider with many health insurances which includes Premera, Aetna, FirstChoice, United Health Care, Work Injury Claim, Auto Insurance and more!

Janene is inspired by her daughters Aushanae, Monae, and Kiona. She loves to paint, likenesses of the people who have influenced her through music, poetry and those she look to for advice. She also loves to read and continues her knowledge through any kind of books from business, texts, literature, and her daughters' poetry.

Do you have neck pain or back pain? She can definitely help you! Please call us and we can verify your insurance benefit for you. Most likely with one hour of massage you will only responsible for your co-pay which is a great saving! Please call 425-818-0086 to schedule your next massage appointment with her! For more information please go to our website :)


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

Shao-Hao Cheng, Doctor of Chiropractic | Bellevue Chiropractor

This is my short biography, thanks :)

Shao-Hao Cheng D.C.

Active Spines Chiropractic

1530 Bellevue Way SE Suite C

Bellevue, WA 98004 

Phone: (425) 818-0086                            

Email: drshcheng@activespines.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES

            I am a motivated, and inspired chiropractic doctor. I will make every effort to provide my patients with the most up to date and comprehensive care.  I will strive to become an integral member of my community, both personally and professionally. I practice in Bellevue WA and am ready to help patients in this area.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Chiropractic, Owner at Active Spines Chiropractic, March 2010 – Present.
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Back and Neck Pain Centers, October 2007- February 2011 
• Doctor of Chiropractic, WellnessOne of Bellevue & Eastgate,  May 2005- September 2007 
• Lieutenant Officer, Taiwanese 401 Air Force, Hua-Lien, Taiwan 1999-2001
    

CLINICAL SKILLS

            Proficient in main stream Chiropractic techniques such as National manual diversified technique, Thompson technique, and Activator. Also trained in athletic training, manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and posture correction. 

AFFILIATIONS

• Insurance provider with auto/car insurances, L&I, Regence, Premera, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, UMP, and FirstChoice.
• Member of Washington State Chiropractic Association\
• National University of Health Science Alumni

EDUCATION

• National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL. Doctor of Chiropractic, April 2005 & Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, April 2003 
• National College of Physical Education and Sciences, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, June 1999
  
  

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

Bellevue Massage Therapist | Alice Loh

Bellevue Massage Therapist

Bellevue Massage Therapist
Alice Loh

Please welcome Alice, our new massage therapist on board at Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA. Alice has been a massage therapist since 2010. She specialize in injury treatments, Swedish massage and deep tissue massage. She can keep you fit, active and healthy beyond traditional massage treatments. Her goal for her patients not only relieves the symptoms but also improves their life styles in order for them to live a healthier life. She is also a provider with many health insurances which includes Premera, Aetna, FirstChoice, United Health Care, Work Injury Claim, Auto Insurance and more! Do you have neck pain or back pain? She can definitely help you! Please call us and we can verify your insurance benefit for you. Most likely with one hour of massage you will only responsible for your co-pay which is a great deal! Please call 425-818-0086 to schedule your next massage appointment with her! By the way she also speaks Mandarin Chinese and Japanese!


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

Keith Beckman- Our Massage Therapist

Please welcome Keith, our new massage therapist on board. Keith has been a massage therapist since 2003. He specialize in injury treatments and deep tissue massage. He also has knowledge in physio therapy rehabilitation and posture exercises that help enhance the effects of his massage treatments. He can keep you fit, active and healthy beyond traditional massage treatments. He also a provider with many health insurances which includes Premera, Aetna, FirstChoice and more! DO you have neck pain or back pain? He can definitely help you! Please call us and we can verify your insurance benefit for you. Most likely with one hour of massage you will only responsible for your co-pay which is a great deal!



Active Spines Chiropractic Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at activespines.com