Proctor Chiropractic Blog
Ice or Heat in Tacoma?
This is one of the most common questions we are asked at our Tacoma Chiropractic Office. Using ice and heat properly can make a big difference with how you feel and how fast you heal. Ice should be used if you have a new injury. The first 24-72 hours ice should be the only thing…
Dealing with a sports injury in Tacoma?
Sports are a perfect activity for getting equal doses of fun and exercise, but they also open the door for a wide range of injuries. Sports injuries can occur in any athlete’s body without warning and cause everything from back pain to knee problems. Without proper treatment, a sports injury can leave you sidelined from…
Car accident injuries: Do you need treatment in Tacoma?
If you have recently been in a car accident, you may be wondering how chiropractic care in Tacoma can help treat your injuries, such as whiplash and back pain. Our Tacoma chiropractor Dr. Keogh has helped hundreds of patients safely manage pain following a car accident. Depending on your injury, he may be able to…
What Can Physical Therapy do in Tacoma?
Have you recently sustained an injury or some other serious physical setback? Are you experiencing pain and weakness from an old injury or a chronic health condition? If so, you may find the answer to your problems, not in major surgery or a lifetime supply of painkillers, but in physical therapy. This form of treatment…
What is the Main Source of Your Back Pain in Tacoma?
Back pain is a common complaint found in patients of all ages and health backgrounds. According to the American Chiropractic Association, it is the second most common reason Americans visit the doctor and a primary reason they miss work. Though it can be caused by many different problems, car accidents and sports injuries are a…
Controlling Chronic Pain Through Chiropractic Care in Tacoma
As much as you may dislike the pain of an acute injury or illness, at least you have the comfort of knowing that as you recover the discomfort will pass. Chronic pain in Tacoma, however, offers no such promise. Fortunately, there are ways you can keep this long-term pain under control without becoming reliant on…