Swendsen Chiropractic Clinic, P.S.

11/17/2025

Emergency rooms are a prime source of opioid use, where 60% of low back pain (LBP) patients will be treated with opioids. In the primary care setting, the opioid prescriptions rate is 30%, and a large number of patients who saw a primary care physician for LBP received care inconsistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines...... In 2018, evidence revealed that chiropractic reduced opioid prescription use by 55% and opioid costs by 74%.In 2025, a Veterans Administration study with a cohort of 128,377 patients reported that chiropractic care users were found to have 64% lower odds of receiving opioid prescriptions than non-users.

Read more: https://www.chiroeco.com/chiro-patients-have-increasing-success-in-reducing-opioid-prescriptions/

Reducing opioid prescriptions remains a high priority in healthcare. These statistics suggest chiropractic care offers effective alternatives.

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

Dr. Todd enjoying a scrumptious and healthy lunch in Puerto Vallarta Puyallup after a day of saving spines with his top-notch chiropractic care!! Supporting local businesses and spines is our mission at Swendsen Chiropractic Clinic, P.S. !!!

11/06/2025

Over 80% of all U.S. jobs are predominantly sedentary, meaning that many Americans spend most or all of their days sitting. While a job in an office environment is common, this sedentary lifestyle places Americans at increased risk for back and neck pain. And when you consider that roughly 25% of Americans are physically inactive outside of work, it means there is a lot of opportunity to improve our spine health to help us live more productive, active lives...

Read more: https://spinehealth.org/article/spine-posture-workplace-ergonomics/

Poor posture and inadequate workplace ergonomics can significantly compromise spine health, contributing to a number of musculoskeletal issues and chronic conditions.

10/30/2025

Chiropractic adjustments make you feel ALIVE!!!!! 🎃 🍂 🌙

10/27/2025

With no universal solution for choosing the best pillows, your individualized guidance matters more than you might think. The right pillow can reduce pain, improve sleep, and prevent recurrences of spinal problems. So which types, features, and brands are typically endorsed by chiropractors?

We surveyed over 200 practicing chiropractors to uncover their most recommended pillows and why. This blog distills their expert input into seven clear, evidence-informed strategies for helping patients find the best pillow.

Read more: https://ow.ly/jjje50XhFtO

Discover the 7 pillow tips every chiropractor should know. Based on research and insights from 200+ chiropractors, this guide covers the best pillow types, proper height, and sleep positions to ease neck pain, improve sleep, and boost recovery.

10/24/2025

Almost everyone will experience headaches during their lifetime, with roughly half of adults reporting at least one episode each year. While many may be transitory, some patients develop recurring or persistent headaches. The most common form is the tension-type headache (TTH), accounting for an estimated 60–70% of all chronic headache cases...

Read more:
https://chiro-trust.org/headaches/chiropractic-approach-for-tension-type-headaches/

Almost everyone will experience headaches during their lifetime, with roughly half of adults reporting at least one episode each year. While many may be transitory, some patients develop recurring or persistent headaches. The most common

10/17/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication–but are those alternative therapies safer? A new study led by Dr. James Whedon at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) compared different ways to treat neck pain in older adults on Medicare. The results showed that chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care...

Read more: https://www.scuhs.edu/front-page-news/new-study-shows-chiropractic-care-may-be-a-safer-choice-for-treating-neck-pain-in-older-adults/

A new SCU study led by Dr. James Whedon shows chiropractic care may reduce risks compared to traditional medical treatments for neck pain in older adults. Learn more about safer, non-medication options.