How is Spinal Decompression Performed?

This is performed by placing the patient onto the traction table with a harness which is attached to computerized traction unit. The harness is attached to either the neck or lower back/waist and the traction unit gradually applies sequenced decompressive force by pulling on your neck or lower back,

At our Everett clinic, we typically pair decompression with a broader plan based on your exam and goals. That can include chiropractic adjustments, targeted physical therapy exercises to improve stability, and massage therapy to reduce muscle guarding that can pull you right back into pain. Decompression works best when it’s combined with movement retraining and posture habits—so you don’t just feel better on the table, but also stay better at work, in the car, and at home.

What is a Review of Findings?

How does dry needling help with pain?

Dry needling effectively decreases muscle tension and tone, allowing the muscle to relax which increases range of motion and can greatly reduce pain. When your muscles are allowed to relax with the insertion of the needle, it allows for more blood flow. This helps bring fresh blood and oxygen to the affected trigger point/muscle which prompts your body’s natural healing response and can reduce the perception of pain.

With or without e-stim?

Electrical stimulation (e-stim) or Electrical Dry Needling (EDN) is also very common but not applied to every instance or every session. There is low and high frequency e-stim, which is dependent on the type of muscle pain and dysfunction. Dry needling without e-stim is already effective in reducing pain but, with the addition of e-stim, it accelerates the effectiveness, and the positive effects can be longer lasting.

Who are good candidates for dry needling?

Typically, good candidates include those who are experiencing muscle pain, joint pain, tendinopathy or nerve dysfunction. The most popular conditions where dry needling is applied are to those who have:

• Muscular or joint pain — acute or chronic.
• Myofascial pain syndrome (trigger points).
• Sprain, strain, and arthritis/degeneration.
• Chronic pain such as fibromyalgia or neural radiculopathy.
• Limited range of motion and/or postural issues.
• Headaches — tension or suboccipital.
• Whiplash and/or work-related injuries.

Please note that not everyone is a suitable candidate for dry needling. Those with certain medical conditions, bleeding disorders, or a fear of needles may not be ideal candidates. Our certified dry needling providers review and assess each patient’s condition and medical history to determine if dry needling is a safe and appropriate option in their treatment plan.

How many sessions are needed? How long are the sessions?

Patient conditions are of varying complexity; some patients will see results or improvement with just one session, some require several sessions. It is typically recommended to do multiple sessions at a 1x/week frequency.

In terms of duration of each follow-up appointment, it also depends on the complexity. Low complexity cases can take anywhere between 15-30 minutes, while high complexity cases may to anywhere between 45-60 minutes.

Common sports injuries include:

• Dislocations
• Broken bones or fractures
• ACL tear
• Strains
• Sprains
• Concussion
• Shin splints
• Tendonitis and bursitis
• Groin pull
• Tennis elbow

Everett Sports Injury Rehab Therapy

The therapists at ESR are able to help you treat your injury, rehabilitate, as well as helping you to preventing future injuries. Our rehabilitation is tailored to your individual condition and your goals. We aim to increase your range of motion and mobility, flexibility and balance as well as treating the pain while promoting healing.

Car accidents can cause a number of injuries that may result in chronic pain, stiffness, difficulty moving normally and other symptoms. An injury may not be immediately evident after an accident. However, the symptoms appear some time afterward, leaving individuals with lingering pain and problems with mobility. We provide treatment for these issues, without the use of strong pain medications, injections or surgical procedures.

A Car Accident Chiropractor Can Help

Unfortunately, a car accident can leave individuals with ongoing pain, stiffness, and problems with mobility. Chiropractic care offers a drug-free and non-invasive method to relieve residual pain, heal soft tissue damage and improve range-of-motion. At Everett Spine & Rehab, we can design an individualized treatment plan, using a number of different techniques, to speed healing.

Common Injuries From Car Accidents

Injuries can occur to the body from a number of different directions during an automobile accident. A side impact can cause shoulder injury, arm injury, hip or leg pain. Head-on collisions can cause head injuries, chest compression, and spinal injuries. Rear-end collisions can result in neck injuries and back pain. Your chiropractor will carefully evaluate your physical condition, ask questions about function and determine the best plan of treatment for your needs.

Whiplash Injuries

Whiplash is an injury to the neck and upper spine that occurs when the head is thrown in rapid forward and backward movements, such as in a car accident. Whiplash injuries can cause a variety of troubling symptoms, including a headache, pain on movement of the neck, shoulder pain, pain in the arms, dizziness and even blurred vision. A chiropractic adjustment can help to re-align the vertebrae in the upper spine. Physical therapy relieves stiffness and improves range of motion. Massage therapy helps to stimulate healing in soft tissues. Acupuncture can be used to relieve pain from whiplash injury.

Contact Everett Spine & Rehab for Your Car Accident Injury Care
The health professionals and staff at Everett Spine & Rehab take great pride in providing quality chiropractic care for their patients in Everett, WA and other communities in Snohomish County. We offer a variety of treatment modalities to help our patients return to full function after an automobile accident. Contact Everett Spine & Rehab today at 425-347-8614 for an appointment to learn more about treatments for car accident injuries that cause pain and problems with mobility.

Injuries We Treat

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries were reported in 2016 by private employers nationwide. Slips and falls accounted for most of those injuries. Moreover, sprains and strains were among the top reasons for missed days of work, states the BLS. Although overexertion wasn’t actually reported to the BLS, it does contribute to workplace injuries.

Back injuries are a common occurrence, especially in jobs where lifting is required. Those who have physically demanding jobs that require them to be on your their feet for long periods of time contribute to injuries as well. Those who work in an office setting are at risk for carpal tunnel, a condition that causes pain, weakness and numbness in the hand and fingers as a result of nerve damage. Tendonitis is a common injury at work, usually caused by performing a task repeatedly. Tendonitis happens when a tendon swells and attributes to pain.

A fall could cause result in a number of issues such as misaligned joints or a herniated disc. A herniated disc is when a disc in between the vertebrae ruptures and the contents begins seeping out. This particular injury is when an organ passes through the soft tissue that’s intended to support it. A hernia is a possible workplace injury that may occur as a result of an injury from lifting.

An injury like whiplash is possible. Whiplash occurs when the neck is rapidly propelled forward and then snaps backward. This can lead to a variety of symptoms such as dizziness, neck pain and a decrease in the range of motion in the neck. This can occur from falling from a high location or a car accident.

How Everett Spine & Rehab Can Assist

If you suffer from a back issue as a result of one of the work-related injuries, our chiropractor may perform a spinal alignment or decompression. Treatment might consist of a chiropractic massage. At our clinic, we also offer rehabilitation, which consists of a practitioner guiding you through exercises catered to your injury, medical history and progress. These exercises are designed to loosen your muscles and increase your range of motion and strength. Ultimately, the program we design for you is intended to get you back to how you once were–and sometimes even better.

How Does Chiropractic Care Work for Injuries or Rehabilitation?

If you’re dealing with pain after a car accident, work injury, or sports injury, chiropractic care can help restore movement, reduce inflammation, and support the healing process. At our clinic in Everett, WA, we start by identifying the “why” behind your symptoms—not just chasing pain.

Your visit begins with a thorough exam of your spine, joints, posture, and movement patterns, along with a review of your medical history and injury details. From there, we build a plan that matches your condition and goals.

A core part of care is the chiropractic adjustment, which uses controlled, gentle pressure to improve joint alignment and mobility—especially in areas that aren’t moving correctly due to injury, compensation, or muscle guarding. Over time, improved motion can decrease irritation to surrounding tissues and help your body recover more efficiently.

Many people search for help with:

• Whiplash and neck pain
• Low back pain and sciatica
• Shoulder pain
• Headaches, migraines and TMJ dysfunction
• Sports injuries and overuse strain
• Work-related strain from lifting or repetitive motion

We proudly serve patients from Everett and nearby communities like Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Snohomish, Edmonds, Bothell, and greater Snohomish County.

Snohomish County Car Accident & Work Injury Chiropractic Care

If you’ve been injured in a collision or on the job, early care matters. Our Everett clinic supports patients with injury-focused chiropractic care designed to improve mobility, decrease pain, and help you return to work and daily life safely. We commonly treat:

• Auto accident injuries (including whiplash)
• Back and neck strains
• Joint sprains and soft tissue injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Sports-related sprains and mobility restrictions

Comprehensive Chiropractic Services in Everett

Because no two injuries are the same, we provide customized chiropractic care using multiple techniques—selected based on your exam findings, symptoms, and tolerance.

Our chiropractic services may include:

• Activator Method (low-force adjustments)
• Active Release Techniques (ART) for tight muscles and restricted soft tissue
• Spinal Decompression for disc-related symptoms and nerve irritation
• Dry Needling to address muscle trigger points and reduce tension
• Trigger Point Injections (when appropriate and clinically indicated)

Your treatment plan may also incorporate supportive wellness options to improve outcomes and help prevent flare-ups, such as:

• Needleless acupuncture
• Neuromuscular massage
• Nutrition support and supplement guidance
• Corrective exercise and stretching
• Yoga-based mobility strategies

With an individualized plan that combines chiropractic care with supportive therapies, our goal is to help you feel better now—and stay better long-term.

We also incorporate treatments such as:

• Activator Methods
• Active Release Techniques
• Spinal Decompression
• Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders
• Diversified Technique
• Dry Needling
• X-Rays
• Neuromuscular Massage
• Nutrition Therapy
• Supplements
• Trigger point injections

What Does Physical Therapy Involve?

Physical therapy works best when it’s built around you—not a one-size-fits-all routine. At Everett Spine & Rehab, we begin with a detailed evaluation to understand what’s driving your pain, weakness, or mobility limits. That includes reviewing your history, assessing movement patterns, and identifying restrictions in joints, muscles, or nerves that may be slowing recovery.

From there, your Everett physical therapist creates a customized plan that may include hands-on techniques and targeted exercises designed to:

• Reduce pain and stiffness
• Improve range of motion and flexibility
• Restore strength and stability
• Improve balance and body mechanics
• Support safe return to work, sports, and daily activity

Your program may include guided, specific movements to strengthen the right areas while protecting injured tissues. We also teach simple home exercises so you can keep making progress between visits. When you combine in-clinic care with an at-home plan, most people recover faster and more completely.

We commonly help patients seeking physical therapy in Everett, WA for:

• Back pain and core weakness
• Neck pain and postural strain
• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff irritation
• Knee pain and hip pain
• Sciatica and nerve-related symptoms
• Sprains, strains, and sports injuries
• Car accident injuries and whiplash recovery
• Work injuries and repetitive motion conditions

Techniques

• Manual Therapy.
• Individualized Exercise Programs.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization.
• Spinal Decompression Traction.
• Dry Needling.

We welcome patients from Everett and nearby areas including Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Snohomish, Edmonds, Bothell, Monroe, and surrounding Snohomish County.

Holistic, Whole-Body Healing and Rehabilitation

At Everett Spine & Rehab, our focus is helping you move better so you can live better. Pain, limited range of motion, and weakness don’t just affect comfort—they can affect sleep, work, exercise, and your ability to enjoy day-to-day life.

Our team takes a whole-body approach by addressing both:

1. the injury itself, and
2. the movement issues that may have contributed to it (compensation patterns, poor mechanics, weakness, or mobility restrictions).

Because we offer chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy under one roof in Everett, your treatment can be coordinated for better results. Depending on your evaluation, your plan may include a combination of:

• Physical therapy and rehab exercise progression
• Chiropractic adjustments to improve mobility and joint function
• Massage therapy for tight muscles and soft tissue restrictions
• Acupuncture (including needleless options) when appropriate

All services are designed to complement each other—so you’re not piecing together care from multiple locations.

Schedule an Appointment with an Everett Physical Therapist

If you’re ready to start physical therapy in Everett, WA, our team is here to help you feel better and move with confidence again—whether you’re recovering from an injury or trying to prevent one.

Call (425) 347-8614 to schedule your evaluation today.

So many of the common injuries and ailments that may affect you or your loved ones respond well to chiropractic care, physical therapy and massage therapy. Here are the most common conditions we evaluate and treat at our state-of-the-art facility:

Headaches, Migraines & TMJ Dysfunction
Very often, our headaches and migraines are worsened by (if not directly caused by) dysfunction in the spine. Our team can address the underlying factors contributing to your headaches, migraines, and/or jaw pain to reduce their frequency and severity.

Neck Pain
From “text neck” to chronic stress, stiffness and pain in the neck can be, well–a pain in the neck! We’ll help you soothe your sore neck and maximize your postural alignment to help you hold your head up high.

Shoulder & Arm Pain
Whether a rotator cuff strain, joint dislocation, biceps tendon tear, carpal tunnel syndrome, or something else altogether, our team can help you regain normal strength and mobility of your arm to help you get a better hold on life.

Back Pain
The majority of us will experience at least one episode of back pain in our lifetime, especially low back pain. Common conditions that cause back pain include a bulging or herniated disc, spinal stenosis, muscle strain or spasm, vertebral joint subluxation–all of which respond positively to our multidisciplinary approaches to healing.

Auto Accidents
Even small fender benders can result in a debilitating injury like whiplash. You should always seek professional help after an accident, even if you don’t have any symptoms, as inflammation and injury may not reveal any symptoms for days or even weeks.

Sports & Work-Related Accidents
Whether at work or in sport, you may be at risk for injury (due to repetitive movement, poor body mechanics, over- or under-training, and slips, falls, and collisions). Common issues include patellofemoral knee syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and tendonitis. We can help treat your symptoms and teach you safer and more energy efficient ways to move to prevent a recurring problem.

Sciatica
Impingement of the sciatic nerve can lead to pain, weakness, and numbness in one or both legs. We use a variety of techniques to relieve pressure on any impinged nerve and accelerate your healing.

Call Everett Spine & Rehab
No matter what your condition is, we have the skills and the technology to help reduce inflammation and swelling, relieve pain, restore normal neuromuscular activation and mobility, promote tissue healing, and perhaps most importantly–prevent chronic problems from developing. Each patient of ours is approached with a focus on the individual. Our entire team will work together to better understand your lifestyle, your health history, and your specific goals to help develop a fully customized and comprehensive approach to pain management and symptom resolution.

To schedule an initial consultation with a member of our multi-disciplinary team, then call Everett Spine & Rehab today at (425) 347-8614.

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