Swendsen Chiropractic Clinic, P.S.

11/25/2025

Scapular dyskinesis might sound complex, but it's a crucial, often overlooked, diagnosis for shoulder issues. It's unique because it's usually not painful on its own, yet it can be a primary contributor to almost every other painful shoulder diagnosis we encounter. This blog will dive into scapular dyskinesis, why it matters, and most importantly, how we, as chiropractors, can identify and address it to prevent future degeneration and injury.

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11/24/2025

Don’t be like this TURKEY in our new Thanksgiving Swendsen Chiropractic video & stay adjusted this holiday season to feel your absolute best!!

Holiday hours as follows:

Monday 11/24/25 (7 am-noon, 2pm-6pm)

Tuesday 11/25/25 (7 am- noon, 2pm-6pm)

Wednesday 11/26/25 (7 am-noon, 2pm-4pm)

Thursday (closed)

Friday (closed)

Saturday 8 am - noon

Wishing you all a safe and healthy holiday!

Committed to your health,

The Swendsen Chiropractic Team 😊

11/22/2025

We have a 9:00 massage that just opened up! Call now to schedule!

(253)-845-2013

11/21/2025

Whiplash occurs when a person’s head moves backward and then forward suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a rear-end auto collision. It can also result from physical abuse, sports injuries, or even amusement park rides.

Whiplash happens when the soft tissues (the muscles and ligaments) of your neck extend beyond their typical range of motion. Your symptoms might not appear for a while, so it’s important to pay attention to any physical changes for a few days following any crash or other injury event.

Whiplash is thought of as a relatively mild condition, but it can cause long-term pain and discomfort...

Learn more: https://www.healthline.com/health/whiplash

Whiplash occurs when a person's head moves backward and then forward very suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a car collision.

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!!!!! 🎃 🍂 🌙