5 Major Causes of Neck and Back Pain

Neck and back pain is most common among people between the ages of 18 and 64. Research indicates both conditions are common complaints at doctors’ offices. Although often soft-tissue related, they temporarily diminish mobility which inhibits the sufferer’s daily activities. Fortunately, patients can receive natural and full body wellness care from chiropractors. Chiropractic specialists offer […]

Lasting Low Back Pain Relief in Spokane Valley, WA

Lasting Low Back Pain Relief | Chiropractor for Low Back Pain in Spokane Valley, WA Hey everyone, its Dr. Zac Gassman here at Summit Chiropractic and Sports Institute. Going to talk to you today a little bit about lower back pain. So, lower back pain is the number one cause of disability throughout the world. […]

What to Look for in a Mattress and Pillow to Prevent Back Pain

Did you know that 80 percent of people experience back pain in their lifetime? If an ice pack, hot pad, or change of your exercise routine isn’t alleviating your back pain, it might be time to look at other treatment measures. That also means checking out your bed to see if it’s the underlying cause […]

Get the Right Backpack to Avoid Back Pain

Experts suggest that backpacks should not exceed about 10 percent of a child’s body weight. However, students often haul more weight on their shoulders due to the multiple textbooks, school supplies, sports gear, and other essentials they need during the day.   Carrying more than their fair share of items might keep them from going […]

Extremity pain

At Summit Chiropractic and Sports Institute, our Doctors have gone through extra education in order to receive their sports certifications. In this training, they not only addressed injuries to the neck and back, common injuries seen by most chiropractors, but also injuries that occur to the extremities, arms and legs. While competing in sports, or […]