The North Bend Clinic

01/16/2026

Infrared Sauna May Help Athletes Recover Faster.

In a recent experiment, researchers found that athletes who use an infrared sauna after training sessions experienced less muscle soreness, better jump performance, and improved sprint speed when compared with teammates who refrained from sauna use.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, March 2025

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Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Schedule online at www.DrDunnSchedule.com

01/15/2026

Global Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs and, if untreated, can be fatal or cause serious long-term disability by damaging the lungs and other organs. The World Health Organization reports that a record 8.3 million cases of TB were diagnosed worldwide in 2024. In the United States, TB diagnoses also reached their highest level in more than twelve years, mostly among individuals born outside the country who acquired a latent infection earlier in life that has since become symptomatic.

Associated Press, November 2025

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Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Schedule online at www.DrDunnSchedule.com

01/14/2026

Health Benefits of Line Dancing.

Line dancing is a style of group dance in which individuals perform synchronized steps in rows or lines to choreographed movements, without physical contact with a partner, that has experienced an increase in popularity in recent years. A recent literature review found that line dancing provides a full-body workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and flexibility; boosts mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression; promotes social connection even without a partner; challenges the brain to improve memory and cognitive function; and encourages community engagement and a sense of belonging.

The Conversation, November 2025

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Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Schedule online at www.DrDunnSchedule.com

01/13/2026

Lifestyle Factors Linked to Low Back Pain.

While we normally think of poor posture or improper lifting technique as risk factors for low back pain, lifestyle choices can also set the stage for the condition. In a recent study, researchers found that smoking, alcohol consumption, high body mass index, and dyslipidemia are significantly associated with low back pain, while smoking and physical inactivity are linked to more severe pain and a greater likelihood of progressing to chronic low back pain.

PLoS One, July 2025

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Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Schedule online at www.DrDunnSchedule.com

01/12/2026

Sleep Troubles Linked to Cognitive Decline.

The Mayo Clinic reports that middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia—especially when combined with short sleep duration—experienced faster memory decline and a 40% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in the following five years than participants without sleep troubles.

The Conversation, November 2025

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Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Schedule online at www.DrDunnSchedule.com

01/11/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages around the globe, and many individuals can’t seem to start their day without a cup or two. Past research has identified several compounds present in coffee that can offer health benefits, and new research suggests that coffee intake can also help

01/11/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

When it comes to whiplash associated disorders (WAD), the process of making an accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendation can vary from healthcare provider to healthcare provider depending on their educational background, ongoing training, and clinical experience. There is also a growing pil

01/11/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (kg/m²) of 30 or higher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 42.4% of adults in the United States are obese, up from 30.5% just two decades ago. The current scientific literature notes that obesity is associ

01/10/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

A Baker’s cyst is a swelling located in the back of the knee that can be either asymptomatic or bothersome, especially when bending the knee. Researchers estimate that up to 94% of popliteal (back of the knee) cysts are associated with an intra-articular disorder, most commonly meniscus (&l

01/10/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

Because the early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be mild and tolerable, many patients put off seeing a doctor until the pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in their wrist and hand is no longer bearable.  The current research supports chiropractic care as an excellent non-sur

01/10/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

The cauda equina (Latin for “horse’s tail”) is made up of many nerves that travel down and exit out the sides of the lumbar spine and sacrum (tail bone) and transfer information (motor and sensory) to and from our legs and brain. If the cauda equina becomes compressed, t

01/09/2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The North Bend Clinic, 103 Main Ave S Ste 205, North Bend, WA 98045

There is plenty of research supporting chiropractic care as an excellent approach for managing whiplash associated disorders (WAD). While the in-office treatment aspect of care—spinal manipulation, mobilization, soft tissue therapy, massage, modalities, etc.—is important for restoring