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A Healer Heals Herself First…

On my first day at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, we went on retreat to the Menucha Center in the Columbia Gorge. The first order of business was to go around the room, introducing ourselves and sharing why we were there. As each person spoke, I was humbled at what I kept hearing—that, in essence, the medicine had chosen each of us. We had all had some experience with the medicine, be it needles, herbs, cupping, moxa, or a combination. I heard stories about years of chronic pain, debilitating autoimmune disorders, and everyday life imbalances that had changed simply because each one of us had gone to a practitioner of Chinese medicine. Every story ended with “and I got better”—whatever “better” meant for them.

My own story goes like this, I was living the myth: I was a happily married mother of a three-year-old. I owned a home in NE Portland. I walked my dog daily. I had a successful full-time career as a photographer’s agent (which means I

Many people are beginning to look for alternatives to traditional medicine and want more emphasis on preventative care. This is where chiropractic work thrives. Chiropractors work to get to the root of your problem, and have trained for years to help manage pain without drugs!

The primary goal of the chiropractic physician is to ensure that all of the motion in the joints of the body is proper and sufficient. When a chiropractor determines that a joint is out of alignment, there are several techniques that may be utilized to restore motion. Widely recognized is the use of the high velocity low amplitude adjustment, which may cause a “popping” sound as the joint releases. Some patients prefer this method of treatment, but there are many other styles of treatment that offer much lower force with very successful outcomes.

As you search for a provider, be sure to inquire about their style of treatment, as it varies highly from doctor to doctor. Also keep in mind that chiropractic doctors can treat much more than just low back pain. Other conditions commonly treated include shoulder pain, headaches, TMJ pain, foot pain, allergies, and fibromyalgia.

All wellpdx Chiropractors are accountable to the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.

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Cheryl Gross

Chiropractic Northwest

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1922 NW Johnson St

Portland, OR 97209

503-223-3078

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