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Back problems affect many people, from young to old. Injuries and arthritis, along with degenerative conditions like disc disease, are common causes of back pain. Degenerative disc disease is a prevalent condition that sometimes leads to pain, but not everyone feels it. However, most people have some form of degeneration,...

Pain in or around the ribs is terrifying, especially when you don't know the cause. It varies from slight discomfort or aching to severe stabbing pain that's constant. While some possible causes of rib pain include injuries, fractures, or costochondritis, others don't involve the rib tissues. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic,...

According to the National Safety Council, 5.2 million injuries resulting from car accidents required medical attention and treatment in 2022, costing over 480 billion dollars. Unfortunately, car accidents are common, no matter the time of day or year. If you find yourself in the aftermath of a vehicle collision, you...

According to the CDC, fibromyalgia is a widespread pain disorder that affects about four million adults in the US. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but it causes various issues, including chronic fatigue and trouble sleeping. People living with fibromyalgia are at risk for insomnia, causing mental and physical distress....

The spine is a complex part of the body that is essential for every type of activity and movement. However, it is also prone to injury and degeneration. Over time, the spongy discs between the vertebrae wear down, causing a condition called degenerative disc disease. DDD is a common spine...

Have you ever felt a painful knot in a muscle that wouldn't go away, no matter how hard you tried? It could be a trigger point, which isn't simply a tight muscle—it's a snag in the connective tissue that protects the muscles, called fascia. Myofascial pain results from stress, injuries,...

Have you ever had a muscle spasm that doesn't let up, no matter what you try? You may even feel a lump around the pain, which could be a trigger point. Myofascial pain is a chronic issue characterized by pain in and around specific muscles. It often worsens with certain...

Aches and pains can happen at any point in life, especially after an injury or poor posture. Back pain, neck pain, and chronic headaches are only a few of the chronic issues you may experience, and they're often hard to control, even with medications. But what if eliminating back aches...

Joints are where two or more bones meet to form a moveable body part that aids walking, throwing, and jumping. Many joints exist, but some more prevalent include the knees, shoulders, hips, and ankles. When your joints are mobile, you can do just about anything – but they may not...

A fender bender after a long day or a severe car crash can cause minor or major injuries, some of which you don't feel right away. After an accident, your body goes into fight or flight mode, preventing you from feeling pain or symptoms for hours to days after the...

Migraines are excruciating, and when they strike, you may be in a dark room for hours or even days. Medications help reduce migraine attacks, but they have side effects and don't always work. All-natural treatments and remedies are becoming popular in many forms of medicine, including headaches and migraines. Choosing...

An injury is devastating, especially if you're active in your job or sports. It can take time to heal, especially after a fracture, ligament, or tendon injury. Although it will heal, an injury takes the proper rehabilitation to return to normal. Rehabilitation exercise and physical therapy are excellent treatments for...

Car accidents are traumatizing and range from a mild fender bender to horrific multi-car pile-ups. They happen when you least expect it and can lead to severe disability and painful injuries. Broken bones, lacerations, and concussions are just a few of the injuries people sustain in a crash – but...

Arthritis is a degenerative disease that can affect any joint in the body, including the spine. It often leads to pain and other symptoms that make it difficult to perform normal activities. Sciatica is another common condition that affects the spine, often leading to leg pain and nerve symptoms. Although...

Rib pain can stop you in your tracks, especially after an injury or when you're living with a chronic health problem. Although it's often not life-threatening, rib pain is usually scary and uncomfortable. The only way to get the treatment you need is to get to the root cause of...

Migraine headaches are different from your average headache; they can severely limit your activities and wait out the pain until it's over. What's worse is migraine headaches may become frequent, further impacting your life. Frequent migraines are complicated for you to manage alone, and medications don't always do the trick...

Your spine consists of various components, including the bony vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and soft, spongy intervertebral discs that absorb shock and provide cushioning. Each aspect of the spine is essential for movement, sensation, and posture, so when one thing is off, every part of your body can...

Fibromyalgia is a complicated condition that leads to widespread pain throughout the body. Doctors don't completely understand what causes fibromyalgia, making it even harder to diagnose and treat. If you're living with fibromyalgia, it's easy to lose hope that you'll ever find relief – but it's possible. Some people even...

Soft tissues, bones, muscles, and ligaments are all part of your body's composition, allowing you to move and function daily. Various musculoskeletal conditions affect these parts of your body, causing pain and making it hard to move correctly. Most people dealing with chronic musculoskeletal problems find it hard to get...

Chiropractic care is an excellent way to keep your body in alignment and prevent chronic pain. It's also a great option when dealing with pain from various conditions like fibromyalgia and migraines. Rib pain is something many people don't think of when considering chiropractic care, even though it's prevalent. If...

The sciatic nerve is the biggest in the body; it originates above the hips and runs down each leg before it ends right below each knee. When the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed, it causes painful sciatica. Living with sciatica is difficult, especially when it's chronic and makes it difficult to...

You probably know the feeling all too well — pain behind your eyes, a pounding sensation in your head, and sensitivity to light and sound. These are all signs of a headache, with some pointing more toward migraines. However, if you continue to experience headaches, it's crucial to know which...

Living with fibromyalgia is tough, especially when you can't find the right treatment. The aches and pains make it difficult to get through a normal day, including work and home. The key to staying ahead of fibromyalgia is not just one treatment; several therapies work together to decrease pain and improve your...

According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, about 75-85% of people suffer from low back pain at some point in life. However, 90% of those cases, it's temporary and doesn't cause significant disability. You may have low back pain for various reasons, including an injury or degenerative conditions in...

Sciatica is a painful condition resulting from pressure on your back nerves. Sciatica could be the culprit if you live with leg or back pain. Understanding the signs and symptoms of sciatica is crucial so you can get treatment early on and return to your everyday life. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jason...

Kidney stones are painful conditions where small deposits form in your kidneys. When the stones move around or try to exit your kidney, you often have flank or low back pain. However, in some cases, the pain can spread to your ribs, making you second-guess what's causing your discomfort. If...

Everyone experiences pain at some point, but it's often short-lived. Medications and other treatments cover up the pain, while rehabilitative exercise helps you overcome pain by building strength and flexibility. When your pain sticks around, though, it's much harder to eliminate. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jason Ablett offers rehabilitative...

It's not uncommon to feel okay after a minor car accident, even if you've sustained an injury. Your stress levels shoot up from the adrenaline pumping through your body, which is why your pain may not show up until a few days or weeks after your accident. Dr. Jason Ablett and the Pinnacle Health...

Artificial sweeteners are a good option when you like sweet things but don't want the added calories of natural sugar. However, there are some drawbacks to artificial sweeteners, including headaches. If you're suffering from headaches and need help getting them under control, Dr. Jason Ablett and the team at Pinnacle...

Ribs are vital structures that shape your chest and protect your internal organs. They can become injured, often leading to pain around your chest's sides. It's not uncommon to feel pain in or around your rib cage. However, other issues unrelated to your ribs cause similar pain but are much...

Do you ever feel like you can't move because your muscles feel still? Your fascia is what surrounds your muscles and joints. While it could be your muscles, it may also be your connective tissue that's the problem. Sometimes, the fascia becomes rigid, causing pain and problems with mobility. Fascia...

Osteoporosis is a disease of your bones that leads to easy fractures in your spine, hip, and wrists. However, the disease affects all of the bones in your body. This condition is a part of aging, but you can prevent it through several lifestyle changes. Dr. Jason Ablett and the...

Migraine headaches are very intense and last much longer than a typical headache. They often come on at the worst of times, making getting anything done nearly impossible. There are several factors that make it more likely you’ll suffer from a migraine. Understanding your risk helps you avoid getting these...

When you have pain in your ribs, it could be merely a pulled muscle, or an indication of something more serious, like pancreatitis. Either way, it’s important to understand the cause of rib pain, so you know when to get treatment. Rib pain diagnosis and treatment is one of Dr. Jason Ablett’s specialties...

Everyone gets a headache now and then and it’s usually nothing to worry about. However, if you continue to have headaches, it’s vital that you find out what’s causing them. There are a lot of things that trigger headaches, with one of the main things being your diet. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jason...

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that leads to widespread pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. It affects more than 4 million adults in the US, according to the CDC. However, women are more often affected by this disease than men.  At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jason Ablett and his team offer expert and compassionate care...

Sciatica is a condition that causes nerve pain in your legs and lower back. This condition is caused by a number of problems, some of which are orthopedic in nature. Learning what causes sciatica helps you avoid the pain or manage your condition. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, our team are experts in pain...

Car accidents happen all of the time, but people aren’t always injured. However, if you’ve been hit or hit someone, and now you’re hurting, there are steps to take to ensure your safety and well-being. Although you may be tempted to worry about your car and insurance, taking care of...

When you have fibromyalgia, it may seem like you’ll never get rid of the pain. And forget about the energy you once had; it’s now replaced with fatigue and brain fog. Understanding fibromyalgia is difficult, but we can help you find ways to get your life back, and reduce your pain....

Pain in any part of your body has the ability to affect your life. But when that pain is focused on your rib cage, it can be especially difficult to get anything done. There are a number of different issues that lead to rib pain, and understanding them helps you...

You’ve likely experienced a headache at some point in your life, because they aren’t uncommon. Stress from work and lack of sleep can bring them on in a heartbeat, but what if it’s actually a migraine instead? Learning the signs of a migraine versus a headache can help you avoid...

When your back pain has been diagnosed as degenerative disc disease, the prognosis may have you in a tailspin. Although this condition is scary and painful, it can be successfully managed through a number of different treatments. But there are also lifestyle changes you can make — specifically your diet...

When you suffer from headaches, it really starts to affect how you live your life. Not only is your social life affected, but your work can be affected, too. You may or may not know the circumstances that trigger these headaches, but if you can find out, you could be...

It shouldn’t be a surprise that as you get older, your bones don’t rebuild themselves as quickly. But when your bone loss exceeds regrowth, it could be due to a condition called osteoporosis. This medical condition causes your bones to become brittle, which in turn leads to fractures. This is...

Pain is likely something you’ll experience more than once in your life. However, if the pain is widespread and never seems to let up, you could be dealing with a condition known as fibromyalgia. This condition is tricky to diagnose, and even harder to treat. However, our team at Pinnacle...

Injuries are an unfortunate part of your life, and they usually hit at the most inconvenient times. The same goes for chronic pain. While there are many treatment options out there to help you recover, one of the best types of therapy is known as rehabilitative exercise. At Pinnacle Health...

When you have pain in your ribs, you might be wondering what’s causing so much discomfort. Is it your heart, or a less severe condition that’s making your ribs ache? Unfortunately, there are several conditions that can lead to rib pain, each one a little different than the next. The...

Your back is very important in order for you to get through your daily activities. However, it’s also prone to painful conditions and injury. Sciatica is a condition that affects many people, and can be debilitating from the intense pain. But what causes sciatica? At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, our team...

Your back is so important, not only for your posture, but also for allowing you to move about throughout the day. But when injuries strike, they lead to pain, and sometimes degenerative conditions that are hard to treat. Degenerative disc disease is one of those pesky conditions that makes life...

Headaches and migraines are very common, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. When stress or other triggers are causing you to have frequent headaches, it might be time for you to make some lifestyle adjustments. This isn’t an easy task, but changing certain habits can get...

Throughout your life, injuries are likely to occur, especially in your back. In most cases, your pain gets better after a few days of rest and home care. However, if your pain persists for weeks to months, something more could be going on that's causing you to experience chronic back...

If you're an athlete in any kind of sport, you know the importance of staying in shape and keeping your muscles toned. The same is true after you undergo surgery or suffer an injury; keeping your body at its best helps you to heal faster. No matter what you’re dealing...

Pain isn’t something you ever have to deal with, especially when it comes on suddenly and isn’t easily relieved. Pain can be caused by a number of different problems, including fibromyalgia. However, if it’s your only symptom, how do you know if this condition is what’s causing your chronic discomfort?...

Weakness in your body shows in many different ways. It could be from chronic pain from a variety of conditions, or through an injury you sustained from physical activity. Either way, strengthening your body through rehabilitative exercise is imperative to overcoming an injury or chronic condition. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic,...

If you’re looking for nonsurgical solutions to a chronic pain condition, chiropractic care is a great way to relieve persistent pain from issues like fibromyalgia and sciatica. As a skilled chiropractor, Jason Ablett, DC, uses the latest chiropractic techniques at Pinnacle Health Chiropractic to address pain and immobility. Dr. Ablett...

Headaches are a common occurrence and nuisance. In most cases, a headache usually isn’t a cause for concern. There are some instances, however, when a headache can be something more serious. Jason Ablett, DC, specializes in treating headaches at his practice, Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, in Kirkland, Washington. Here, he discusses...

The incidence of chronic pain in the United States is high — one in five adults reports chronic pain and 8% of the population experiences high-impact chronic pain. In many cases, the pain is located in one area, such as your back or knees. But pain “all over” is another...

If you’ve ever slept in an odd position, you know that neck pain can be excruciating and extremely limiting to your range of motion. The neck is a complex part of your body with an amazing range of motion, but when your neck hurts, it’s hard to ignore.  While you...

Spinal discs in the lower back absorb shocks between your vertebrae, support your upper body, and enable you to make smooth movements.  When your discs herniate — whether by bulging, rupturing, or leaking some of their inner material — they become a source of radiating pain, stiffness, and discomfort. We...

Pain in or around your ribs can feel hard to pinpoint. Is it muscular? Is there a problem with one of your ribs itself? Is something going on underneath your rib cage that’s causing your discomfort? Fortunately, figuring out what’s causing your rib pain doesn’t have to be a daunting...

Regardless of your type of headache, the pain can be absolutely debilitating, disrupting your life and schedule. Chronic headaches — when you have more days with headaches than you don’t — bring your life to a screeching halt.   If you’ve never considered chiropractic care to relieve headache pain, you are...

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor even if you feel okay. It’s a great idea to see a chiropractor who can provide the care you need and teach you rehabilitative exercises that will help speed your recovery. Make an...

The spine is made up of 24 bony vertebrae with rubbery, cushioning discs between them to prevent the bones from rubbing together and to allow for flexing and bending of the neck and back. Over time, these discs become worn from use, and they can rupture, dry out, or slip...

Without your joints, your body doesn’t move. And like a well-tuned car, your body moves best with parts balanced and aligned. It’s not just about your bones. Blood supply and nerve response work best when joints interact as they should. This is where Dr. Jason Ablett at Pinnacle Health Chiropractic...

At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, we offer a whole-body form of therapy designed to help you heal naturally, without medication or surgery. The chiropractic techniques that we use are used by trained physiotherapists. Our techniques encourage healthy growth and the healing of old wounds. James Ablett, DC, leads our team in...

Chronic pain anywhere is a difficult, life-interrupting condition. Joint pain can be devastating, but back pain can affect you more than pain in any other part or joint of your body. Back pain can show symptoms that range from headaches to pain in your knees to your feet.  Around 16...

Chiropractic treatment focuses on disorders of the muscles, joints, bones, and nervous system and the ways these disorders affect general health. While most people seek chiropractic treatment for neck pain, back pain, joint pain, or headaches, this type of drug-free approach can also help enhance overall health and functioning. About...

Do you frequently suffer from headaches? Are you curious about drug-free ways to treat your pain? Fortunately, there are plenty of holistic and chiropractic cures that have a good deal of success in patients who experience frequent tension headaches. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Dr. Jason Ablett has worked closely with...

Back pain is incredibly common, and it tends to escalate with age. Most people start to notice more back pain between the ages of 40 and 60, but some people will feel the effects of an aging spine as early as their 30s. An occasional twinge is normal, but if...

If you have a band of muscles that knots up and just won’t relax, it can make you miserable and even make your everyday activities difficult. Those knots, also called trigger points, aggravate nearby nerves and cause a variety of frustrating symptoms, including a constant dull ache, searing pain, a...

While we may not know what causes fibromyalgia, we have many treatment options we can use to help with the potentially debilitating pain and fatigue symptoms of this chronic condition. At Pinnacle Health Chiropractic, Jason Ablett, DC, supports patients by finding the right balance of treatments for their fibromyalgia pain....

Do you sometimes feel a painful bolt of lightning running from your lower back or hip down into your buttocks or legs? Sciatica affects around 40% of all people at some point in their lifetime, and your risk can go up as you age or if you have other back...

Some injuries from auto accidents are obvious, like broken bones and lacerations, and they’re treated immediately at a hospital. But what you may not realize is that many injuries are not detected at the scene of an accident. Your internal organs and soft tissue can sustain damage that doesn’t show...

When it comes to back pain, people think of injuries like car accidents or lifting something too heavy. But for chronic back pain, the culprit is typically way less conspicuous. In many cases, back pain comes from excessive sitting and is becoming more common among those who work in office...

Migraines are extremely painful and can be debilitating for many patients. If you are not able to find a treatment that works, you may be in pain for hours or even days. In many cases, doctors will prescribe medication to help with migraine pain, prevent attacks or even stop attacks...

If you have back pain and reduced mobility in your spine, a chiropractic method called the Graston Technique® may be able to help. It uses specialized tools to break down scar tissue and restrictions in your connective tissue that have resulted from trauma. By using the Graston Technique, Jason Ablett,...

Fibromyalgia has been misunderstood and often misdiagnosed for centuries. Doctors first described the widespread and sometimes debilitating pain associated with fibromyalgia as muscle rheumatism. In 1904, the term “fibrositis” came into favor and stuck until physicians switched to “fibromyalgia” in 1976. It wasn’t until 1981, however, that results of a...

In the U.S., as many as 20% of adults live with chronic pain, of which, around 8% experience high impact chronic pain, which is pain that lasts for more than three months and restricts at least one major life activity (e.g., being able to work outside the home). Often, chronic pain results after a single...

Misalignment often occurs weeks, months, or even years before pain Pain is the result of dysfunction somewhere in the body, and while some injuries cause immediate pain, more subtle problems like misalignment can take weeks or months to lead to serious pain. By going to the chiropractor early and often,...

Every year, more than 2 million people are injured in car accidents across the U.S. Yet only a fraction of those people visit their doctor for an evaluation and exam following their crash. Why? Because all too often, people believe if they can't see or feel any "major" injuries, they...

Seeing a chiropractor is good for your physical and emotional well-being, and even good for the people that you interact with every day. By improving your quality of life, your overall disposition, and your ability to do the things you enjoy, you can lead a happier and fuller life by...

A migraine is a headache that feels like severe throbbing or pulsing sensations, usually on one side of your head. During an episode, this debilitating condition can leave you unable to participate in life. One of the best things you can do for your headaches is to arm yourself with...

Rehabilitative Exercise after an injury is essential to your recovery. The recuperation period following an injury may take time, and you may even need bed rest or may have to immobilize the affected area, particularly with a broken arm, leg, or foot. This rest and recovery is crucial for your...

Up to 40% of people will develop sciatic pain, also known as sciatica, at some point in their lives. Because the pain typically generates from your low back, most people who come in to see us at Pinnacle Health Chiropractic think it’s a back problem. But sciatica is caused by...

Pain is the common denominator for fibromyalgia patients. If you have fibromyalgia, you probably have experience with prescription pain medications. There are as many reasons to choose not to take opioids and related pharmaceuticals as there are people with fibromyalgia. Although there haven’t been many formal studies into alternative approaches...

Any car accident can be a stressful situation, and though it may feel overwhelming, our bodies respond in a predictable way. That may not make it any easier to deal with the wide span of emotions, but it can help you understand what you’re experiencing in the period after a...

One of the most common injuries in automobile accidents is whiplash, or injury to the muscles and ligaments of the neck. Whiplash, sometimes called neck strain or neck sprain, is especially likely if you are involved in a rear-end accident because the sudden force of the collision makes your head...

An auto accident is traumatic, even if you don’t get injured. You have paperwork, repairs, and insurance claims, and all of that stress can overshadow a little tenderness in your neck or a slight headache. Getting massage therapy after an auto accident can make all the difference to how you...

Ditch the Drugs: Chiropractic Care for Remedying and Preventing HeadachesAmerica is in love with the idea of a “quick fix.” Whether it’s a piece of duct tape or a little pill, we’ve learned how to bypass the underlying structural problem by finding a solution that’ll get us through another day.And...

We use computers at work, tablets for entertainment, and our phones all the time. So many devices can lead to tech neck -- neck pain and strain from looking down or from an improperly set up desk or workstation. To avoid neck pain and possible damage to the muscles and...

In the following article, Dr. Jason Ablett of Pinnacle Health Chiropractic in Kirkland, Washington, reveals nine incredible benefits of chiropractic care.The advances in modern medicine have been nothing short of amazing as medical professionals find new ways to tackle the incredibly complex system that is the human body. Many of...