Shao-Hao Cheng, Doctor of Chiropractic | Bellevue Chiropractor

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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

Sitting time and all-cause mortality risk | Bellevue Chiropractor

Too much sitting linked to shortened lives: study(2)

         People who spent a lot of time sitting at a desk or in front of a television were more likely to die than those who were only sedentary a few hours a day, according to an Australian study that looked at death rates during a three-year period. (1) Researchers, whose results appeared in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found that the link between too much time sitting and shortened lives stuck even when they accounted for how much moderate or vigorous exercise people got, as well as their weight and other measures of health. The study concludes that prolonged sitting is a risk factor for all-cause mortality, independent of physical activity. Public health programs should focus on reducing sitting time in addition to increasing physical activity levels. There is also another study found out that time spent in sedentary behaviors was positively associated with mortality, and participation in high levels of moderate vigorous physical activities did not fully mitigate health risks associated with prolonged time watching television.(3)

      In short sitting too long will shorten your lifespan even if you do exercises regularly. In order to live longer and healthier it is very important for us to take mini breaks at work or when watching TV. A simple solution is to get up and move around for a few minutes every hour. You can use a timer to remind yourself. Stretching your neck, upper back and low back will keep you body flexible and prevent you from foot pain, forward head posture, neck pain, back pain, or work injuries. As a chiropractor I always recommend my patients to do regular stretching and posture exercises at work and home. It takes about 10 minutes but you will feel much better over you back and neck right away. Don't wait until it is too late. Besides stretching, or walking around, it is also imperative to have your spine checked by a chiropractor. In this fast pace society and with sedentary life style, we are putting lots of stress on our body without knowing it. Seeing a chiropractor can keep your spine active and healthy and in balance. If your spine goes out of balance, it will put pressure on your body. You will have aches and pain. Chiropractic adjustment is a natural and safe way to keep you in balance! We help you stay active and you will live longer!
      


References:

1. van der Ploeg HP, Chey T, Korda RJ, Banks E, Bauman A.Sitting Time and All-Cause Mortality Risk Arch Intern Med. 2012 Mar 26;172(6):494-500.

2. Reuters: Too much sitting linked to shortened lives.
3. Amount of time spent in sedentary behaviors and cause-specific mortality in US adults


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

OMNI to broadcast Friday’s Knicks-Raptors game in Mandarin | Bellevue Chiropractor

     OMNI says it will broadcast Friday’s Knicks-Raptors game in Mandarin for the very first time on March 23rd 2012. This is an exciting news. I heard this last night while watching the Knicks and 76er's game. It was also mentioned this morning on NPR. How cool is that! The is the very first live Mandarin broadcast in NBA history! “The level of enthusiasm for Jeremy Lin from the Chinese and Taiwanese communities has been extraordinary over the past month, and it’s clear that his Cinderella story and stellar performances are inspiring youth in these communities across Canada,” said Madeline Zinak, the station’s National Vice-President.
    
      Interesting enough, later this morning I got a phone call and a potential patient ask me if I can speak Chinese. Yes, I can speak Mandarin since I was born and raised in Taiwan. She called because her sister has debilitating low back pain and need some help. She had found Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA on Google. They will be in later today for chiropractic examination and see if chiropractic care can help her back pain. Last I cannot wait to watch the game on Friday! This is very exciting again!

You can read the news at Jeremy Lin Linsanity grips OMNI as it prepares its first all-Mandarin NBA broadcast for Knicks vs Raptors Friday


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