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Total Spine Rehab for you neck and upper back at Active Spines Part I

Total Spine Rehabilitation(TSR)is our spinal rehabilitation protocols at Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue. This is going to be a 3 part series! We will focus on 1. cervical, 2. thoracic and 3. lumbar regions! In this article we will focus on the top 5 neck exercises done in our clinic. We do more than 5 in the clinic! Please consult your health care provider first before doing these exercises! Because I want you to do it correctly! You do not want to develop bad habits! Let's begin!

TSR(Total Spine Rehab) for the neck:

1. Gentle neck range of motion exercises. Gentle lateral flexion, flexion-extension, and rotation for 20 repetition and 3 sets. It takes less than 3 minutes! These help loosen up tight neck muscles, decrease muscle tension, fatigue and help with blood flow. It also brings oxygen to that region! These are good for people whom sit at desk all day.

2. Gentle neck stretching exercises in flexion, lateral flexion, 45 degree lateral flexion and extension-lateral flexion. Use gentle force, hold 15 seconds each and repeat 3 times. Take approximately 3 long breathes( inhale and exhale) while you are doing it. This helps muscles to relax better! This will take about 5 minutes! Do this through out the day and you will feel good as new!

3. Chin tug exercise: This is very effective for people who has forward head posture. Start by leaning against the wall. Glide the back of your skull up and down the wall. Use your hand to help the motion by pushing your chin up and down. It will be hard to do in the beginning. But you will get better at it after a few times. Please do this slow and with proper breathing rhythm. Do 20 repetitions and 3 sets. This takes about 5 minutes.

4. Neck muscle strengthening exercises: Believe it or not some of your neck muscles get weak due to poor posture and inactivity, especially the deep neck muscles! Training for deep neck muscle requires supervision due to its complexity and depth. Here let's do some isometric neck exercises! First sit up straight and tug your chin in. Then put hand(right or left) on your forehead. Push head into your hand, not allowing neck to bend. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times. Repeat this over the sides and back of your head! These are rather simple right. This will takes about 10 minutes!

5. Posture pump exercise and/or cervical traction: this is a very effective exercise to restore cervical spine curvature and rehydrate cervical discs. You will do this for 10 minutes in the clinic!

By doing these exercises correctly and regularly, your neck will be healthy and active! I hope these are not too complicated for you. Please check back for phase II and III exercises!

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

Seattle Top Doctor 2010

Hi, how have you been? I just want to tell you a good news. I was voted recently as a 2010 Top Doctor by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine. Please check out the picture or go to the link below. I strive to provide the best personalized care for my patients! We can keep your spine active and in good shape!

http://www.seattlemet.com/issues/archives/articles/0810-top-doctors-2010/10/

Best Regards,

Shao-Hao Cheng, D.C.

Active Spines Chiropractic

1530 Bellevue Way SE Ste C

Bellevue, WA 98004

425-818-0086

Wealth Investment and Your Health!

When was the last time you check your investment portfolio? You have put money aside for retirement, child education, vacation, mutual fund, stocks, real estate and more. But are you investing in your health? Do you exercise regularly? Are you physically fit? When did you have your spine check by a chiropractor? As a chiropractor I believe that having a healthy spine is very essential to a healthy life. If your spine is not healthy it really effects many parts of your body such as your posture, your nervous system and all the body parts that innervate by the spinal nerves. Don't you agree? If you are not in good health you cannot enjoy life. You cannot live an active life with chronic back pain, neck pain or any body aches.

Your health is your best and most important investment. Invest your health and you will reap a great reward! Not only you but also your family will benefit from you in good physical health! You are not the sole beneficiary! Invest in your health! Come get your spine checked today!

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

Three types of chiropractic care in our clinic.

At Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue we offer 3 types of care for patients whom can benefit from our treatments.

1. The first type of care is called initial intensive care. This is a time when you are in pain. You have discomfort and not feeling well. You might have neck pain, low back pain, headache, shoulder pain, upper back pain or sports injuries. Your body is either in an acute inflammatory stage or chronic repetitive injury stage. The goal of treatment is to get your symptoms under control and get you to feel better. A general treatment protocol is ice, gentle stretching and gentile chiropractic adjustment, after a detail chiropractic exam and x-rays if necessary. The treatment frequency varies from person to person but usually is more frequent. It ranges from 2 to 3 times a week and sometimes even 4 to 5 times in very rare occasion. The length of treatment is 2 to 6 weeks.

2. The second type of care is called corrective care or rehab care. This is a time that you are not in too much pain or you simply feels better. The goal of treatment is to correct the underlying problems such as joint immobility, inflexibility, poor biomechanics, poor posture, poor muscle memory, weak muscle tone, overactive muscle groups. This is a time we go more in depth about the biomechanics of your body. Like any rehab, strength or exercise programs this type of care takes time and efforts. It takes time to retrain your body muscle memory, proprioception and joint flexibility. It takes time for you follow through and do the exercise daily. It is not an easy path, but we will guide you through this and you will see the result. The treatment frequency is less than the first type of care but is longer. It is usually 1 to 2 times a week for 4 to 8 weeks. Some chronic conditions may take longer to resolve.

3. The third type of care is called preventative care or wellness care. It is like your annual physical exam, your eye exam or dental check ups! Your spine definitely needs some attention too! It is a time that you are feeling much better. You are doing the exercises for your neck, back or any other area of your body routinely. Your spine is in better health and you have proper muscle tone to support it! Periodical check up is recommended to make sure that your spine is in good alignment. And we can take care of minor problem early on! The benefit of this care is to keep your body function at it's best and to live your life to the fullest!

Lastly, it is up to you on the care you like. Our care can fit most of your needs!


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