For people who work at a computer especially, neck pain is a very common reality. It happens primarily from maintaining bad posture for hours, including sitting slouched over with your head jutting out, causing the muscles in your neck to tighten to try and hold your head up. Additionally, this slouching position makes the front […]

Laird Chiropractic and Muscle Therapy owner Dr. Bruce Laird has been chosen for the Honor Edition of Trademark’s Who’s Who Top Doctors for his years of excellent work as a chiropractor in Wenatchee. “The talented professionals profiled in the historic registry share such virtues as determination, courage, patience and discipline,” said Trademark Media and Public […]

This post is one in a series for relieving lower back pain.   When it comes to relieving lower back pain, remember that a little bit of stretching goes a long way — there’s no need to overextend yourself. This gentle back bend can help relieve lower back pain by extending and stretching the muscles […]

According to the American Chiropractic Association, 31 million Americans are experiencing lower back pain at any given time. While there are many acute reasons for back pain, such as injuries and stress, sitting for long periods — like so many Americans do at office jobs — can exacerbate the problem. If you are one of […]

This post is the second in a series on relieving back pain. To relieve low back pain, consider doing this strengthening and stretching exercise. Start on your hands and knees with a flat back. If this bothers your knees, you can put something under them for support, such as a folded blanket or mat.   […]