Gresham Family Chiropractic

  In our Gresham office, we see a lot of people who are struggling with back pain, and a few of these patients have been informed they might need surgery to recover . Fortunately, Dr. Ramsey has helped many people get relief without the need for any type of operation. The scientific literature agrees with the success we see in our office. One research study published in the journal Spine found that seeing a chiropractor as your first step in dealing with your back problems may literally keep you out of the operating room.   In this scientific study, medical professionals from Dartmouth analyzed data from 1,885 workers from Washington state who first saw either a surgeon or a chiropractic doctor for their back pain issues. They then looked at three years' worth of follow-up medical records to ascertain whether the individuals ended up having back surgery in an effort to correct the issue. What the researchers observed was that 42.7% of the individuals who first consulted with ...

  Shoulder pain is something that almost every person will experience at least once in life. You may not think about it when you are not in pain, but once it starts, you realise how much you rely on your shoulders. Shoulder pain is a very common problem. In fact, by some estimates, more than 2 million Americans (and especially adults) experience a rotator cuff problem every year. 1. Shoulder joint dislocation This animation shows a dislocation of the shoulder joint. Sometimes, shoulder pain may be due to a problem in another area of the body, such as the neck or lungs. This is called referred pain. There is usually pain at rest and no worsening of pain when moving the shoulder. 2. Tendonitis Additionally called rotator sleeve tendonitis, this is an aggravation or bothering of the ligaments in the shoulder region. It is normally the consequence of tedious utilisation of the shoulder, for example, in competitors, transportation labourers, and development labourers. Tendonitis for th...