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

Forward Head Posture & Chiropractic | Bellevue Chiropractor

      This video was recorded back in February. I came across it again over the weekend and decided to post and share with everyone. The full size spine model make it easier to see the relationship between the spine, nerve, bones and disc. Poor posture increase loading over your spine, nerve, joint, disc and more. Overtime it changes the biomechanics of your body. You then will have aches and pain in certain area of your body. it includes but not limited to headache, neck pain, upper back pain, mid back pain, low back pain, shoulder pain, arm and leg pain. The damage, repetitive stress injury, can be long lasting and irreversible if left uncorrected. Chiropractic, rehab exercises and massage therapy are safe and effective treatment options to keep you fit, active and healthy! Active Spines Chiropractic are here to help you get more out of life.

    http://www.activespines.com Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng, a Bellevue Washington Chiropractor, explains forward head posture, spine alignment, and chiropractic in his Bellevue Chiropractic clinic. Call today for an appointment 425-818-0086 with your Bellevue Chiropractor. Chiropractic care can keep your spine active and healthy! Proudly serving Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Renton, King County and more. Address: 1530 Bellevue Way SE, Ste C, Bellevue WA 98004

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

Yard work, Back pain! What' the solution? | Bellevue Chiropractor

Low back pain after yard work. Is there help for that?

I was doing yard work for 4 hours yesterday since the sun was out. I shoveled 2 yards of mulch. That was way more than I expected. And my back was not too happy this morning. What should I do?

Besides paying attention to my posture while pushing wheel barrel, shoveling dirt, bending and lifting, I also took several mini breaks in between. I stretched out my back, legs and thighs. I drank extra water. I also paid extra attention to my posture when sitting and driving. I put a pillow on my low back while sitting down and did not sit on a soft chair. I sat all the way back and rest my back again the backseat while driving last night. All these were intended to maintain the low back lordosis, curvature. With bending and twisting my back while shoveling, I need to restore the natural curvature in my low back with self care methods mentioned above.

After doing all those stretching exercise and maintaining a proper posture, I still feel extra tense over my low back. Therefore, I went to see my chiropractic colleague and got a chiropractic adjustment. My back felt much better after the treatment. The stress is less, my back does not feel locked up, and the muscles feel less tense. I am going to take things easy the next few days. I will be doing some gentle low back stretching exercises and get chiropractic adjustments again to make sure my spine is in balance. Chiropractic care is safe and effective for back pain on top of doing stretching exercises and watching your posture.



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