Whiplash Injury Myth #1: You Should Relax During A Car Crash

December 1, 2014 by Dr. Keith McGahey

Whiplash Injury Chiropractor in Bellevue, WA

Relaxing during a car crash is the LAST thing you should do!

Being a chiropractor, I see a lot of people who have been involved in car crashes. In fact, providing whiplash injury treatment is my specialty. Its’ what I enjoy most, and what I do best (mom wanted me to be a dentist).

When it comes to whiplash injury, there is no shortage of bad information out there. And sometimes that bad information can hinder people from making good decisions when they’re involved in a car crash. With that in mind, this is my first in a series of ten articles aiming to dispel some common myths surrounding whiplash injury. The first, and potentially most dangerous myth? The idea that you should try to relax if you’re going to be involved in a crash.

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Sports Injury Prevention For Skiers And Snowboarders

November 12, 2014 by Dr. Keith McGahey

Sports Injury Prevention With Chiropractic in Bellevue, WA

Don’t let injuries dog you on the slopes this year.

The first snow has fallen in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, so hopefully the ski and snowboarding season is just around the corner. Let’s hope it’s a good one! Assuming you live in the Northwest, that leaves you with 2 choices. You can sit at home and complain about the weather, or you can decide to take advantage of all our great mountains and resorts.

If you choose the former, rest easy knowing that you can marathon all 173 episodes of The Golden Girls without ever leaving your home. If you choose the latter, I would suggest getting ready now instead of waiting for the last minute. Read on for some helpful tips to prepare for a long season of skiing or snowboarding without a sports injury.

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Lower Back Pain Myth – Bulging Discs Are Painful

November 4, 2014 by Dr. Keith McGahey

Got lower back pain? Don’t get boxed in!

As a Chiropractor in Bellevue, WA for the past 16 years, I’ve seen my share of people suffering from lower back pain. The causes can vary from lifting injuries, car accident, and sports injuries, to something as simple as poor posture. But one type that always interests me is the individual who has been diagnosed as having lower back pain from a bulging disc.

It’s not uncommon for these types of cases to come to me as a last resort, after trying a number of different treatment methods without relief. Now, a bulging disc may very well be the cause of your lower back pain, but some credible studies have shown that this isn’t always the case. And based on my experience, I would tend to agree.

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Headache Pain – Are Your Headaches Really Migraines?

October 29, 2014 by Dr. Keith McGahey

Headache pain treatment with chiropractic in Bellevue, WA

Headaches can suck the fun out of life. Don’t let them!

People are often surprised when I tell them that their headaches may not be migraines. There is another, more common type of headache that feels very similar to migraine that it is often misdiagnosed. It’s called a cervicogenic headache, which simply means a headache that originates in the neck. This is also referred to as a neck headache.

In this case, chiropractic treatment can be an effective alternative to mind-numbing medication. But how do you know if you’re actually having cervicogenic headaches and not migraines? And more importantly, what can you do about them?

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Neck Pain at Work – 7 Ways to Eliminate It

October 24, 2014 by Dr. Keith McGahey

Neck pain relief with chiropractic in Bellevue, WA

Share these tips with your co-workers and become a workplace Superhero!

If you’re one of the many who make your living sitting at a desk, you’ve probably suffered neck pain at some point already. Sitting in front of a computer, with deadlines to meet, shoulders hunched, head pounding, the in-laws coming to town… It can be a bit overwhelming for your neck and shoulders.

And while I can’t help you with your in-laws (can you help with mine?), I can show you a few tricks to keep your job from becoming a pain in the neck.

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