Forsstrom Chiropractic Center, PC

08/11/2022

This is late in posting, but I closed my office the end of January 2022 and I have retired. I really planned on working several more years, but my landlord wanted my space to bring a restaurant into the center, so they only gave me a 60-day notice that they were not going to renew my lease. On 12/30/2021 I came down with covid that went to my lungs, and I was homebound for three weeks. Karen subsequently came down with covid a week after I did so neither one of us could be in the office in January. We have both fully recovered and have now moved on to our next stage in life. We were working on updating our email list to be able to notify all our patients in just this type of situation. Unfortunately, some of you may not have made it onto our email data list as I did send out notice of my retirement via email. I moved my practice into that space in 1991 so I have many great memories of seeing and working on thousands of wonderful patients who many became friends to Karen and me.

It was my pleasure to have been able to help as many of you that we were able to, and I wish you all the best of health in the future.

Dr. Douglas Forsstrom

10/24/2019

12/29/2018

We have just started working with Veterans Choice, which means that veterans can now be treated in my office and the total bill is picked up by Veterans Choice. If you know of a veteran that is dealing with disc degeneration, disc bulges in their neck and lower back, tell them to get a referral from their MD at the VA to my office. I have great success with all kinds of spinal problems and finally there is a way to give
veterans care in my office.

10/05/2018

10/05/2018

Treating spinal disc bulges and disc degeneration is accomplished successfully with the right equipment. I use decompression traction, Medx strengthening therapy and pulsed electro magnetic frequency (Pemf). Come see me if you are struggling with disc degeneration or a disc bulge and want a Non-Surgical approach with great results.

09/16/2016

Hip pain can be tough to deal with, especially when you're unsure of your pain's cause. There are a few common hip pain culprits to consider.

Read about the many causes of hip pain, including arthritis, tendonitis, fractures, strains, bursitis, and more.

08/28/2016

Staying active well into old age could mean you stay around much longer! What's your daily fitness and long-time longevity plan?

Dementia risk cut in those who walked, biked or did other exercise regularly, study says

08/24/2016

Stress can lead to serious health problems, including depression, heart disease, and digestive issues. But short term stress may improve your memory and immune system! Try to find a balance through exercise or meditation!

If you're being chased by a mountain lion, your body's stress response is pretty awesome -- if there's any time adrenaline comes in handy, it's then. That same response isn't as helpful in your daily life -- or is it?

08/02/2016

Did you know that exercise, massage, acupuncture and nutrition are all was of naturally reducing migraine pain?

If you've ever had a migraine, you know that when the first symptoms strike, it's time to find relief -- and fast. And when you find something that works...

07/18/2016

Does your workstation improve your health or inhibit it? Learn what you can do to keep your job from becoming a real pain!

By now we're sure you know that sitting all day isn't doing your health any favors. Spending too much time seated at a desk has been linked to all sor...

07/14/2016

Understanding how gait works can help you better understand the need for treatment when there are issues. Learn more about the interesting and unique gait cycle.

What is the gait cycle and how does your physical therapist analyze gait?

07/12/2016

Who has more neck vertebrae, a giraffe or a human? Trick question: Neither. Both giraffes and humans posses seven neck vertebrae.

07/08/2016

When you're in pain, getting up and moving may seem counterintuitive, but exercise is actually an effective and practical treatment for certain conditions, like joint problems. Remember, we can help you determine if certain rehabilitative exercises are right for you.

Although being physically active is one of the best ways people with osteoarthritis can alleviate pain and improve their ability to get around, a new study shows that people with the joint disease are much more sedentary than previously thought.

07/06/2016

Hand pain can seriously inhibit your day. Here are some tips to soothe sore hands.

Wrist and hand pain often result from a wrist injury or completing the same motions over and over again. Everyone from the professional who uses computers on a daily basis to the construction worker who uses vibrating machines is susceptible to hand and wrist pain. Wrist and hand pain can be attribu...

06/30/2016

Never let gym costs prevent you from exercising and strengthening your body. Talking a walk or a jog around the block doesn't cost a thing. The same can be said of using your own bodyweight to increases strength and flexibility.

Bodyweight exercises allow you to build good strength and muscle with the help of your own body weight. No additional equipment is necessary.

06/28/2016

Test you knowledge of back pain!

If you have low back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has lower back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation.

06/22/2016

The body naturally renews itself throughout your lifetime. Are you doing everything you can to give it a good start, time and time again?

Birthday candles may define your real age, but much of your body—from taste buds to bones to eyelashes—is renewing at shockingly faster rates.

06/20/2016

Form good posture habits when you are sitting at your desk! Bad posture can lead to chronic back pain.

Dear Lifehacker, I spend all day at my desk, and over time, I've noticed my posture has gotten worse and worse—and I'm even feeling some occasional back pain. How can I fix it?