Active Spines Chiropractic | Bellevue Chiropractor Blog

What is my responsibility for chiropractic care?

2025-02-03T10:28:00.000-08:00

We're dedicated to keeping your spine healthy and active. We believe in transparent insurance billing and want you to understand our process.

Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam and your initial treatment. This treatment typically involves a chiropractic adjustment for your spine and extremities, along with manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, and/or exercises. Based on the exam, we'll create a personalized treatment plan just for you. Our goal is to realign your spine, rebalance your posture, and address muscle spasms and tension.

We'll collect your portion of the cost at the time of your visit. If you haven't yet met your deductible, this will include that amount. We're in-network with most insurance plans and will collect the contracted rate for the services you receive.

Before your exam and treatment, Dr. Cheng will explain each procedure and ask for your consent. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions or express any concerns you may have beforehand. We're committed to making your experience as stress-free as possible.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or frontdesk@activespines.com

Sports races in 2022: Seattle Marathon, and Spartan obsticle races

2023-02-03T15:43:00.004-08:00

2022 was the year that I really pushed my body to the next level. It was the first time I ran a Spartan 5K 20 obstacle race in Snohomish in August 2022. It was quite an experience. I was able to complete the race with just some general body ache without any major injury or accident. The mud pit and dunk wall was refreshing except getting mud into my eye at the slip wall. It was to my surprise that monkey bar was difficult for me. Rope climb and multi-rig were also challenging. Those are the ones that I cannot complete.

After Snohomish race, I also signed up the races (5K, 10k and 21K) in Arizona. The 21K Beast with 30 obstacles was in the morning on Saturday. My body was hurting after the Beast but I was still mobile. On Sunday prior to the 10K I felt much better than the night prior. The 10 K was in the morning on Sunday and 5 K was in the afternoon. After I complete the weekend warier Trifecta I was really beat up! I can only moving slowly and doing lots of icing and taking some supplements to help me recover. We flew home the next day and I started seeing patients on Tuesday! It was definitely not easy but my body recovered!

During the Thanksgiving weekend, I ran the Seattle Marathon 26.2 miles! I had runner's knee at mile 12. My left knee pretty much locked up. I can only fast walk or light jog with minimal knee flexion. I was able to finish the race. It was definitely a great physical and mental challenge. That was quite an experience.

In retrospect I definitely need to do more regular training to get ready for the distance running and obstacle races. Regular chiropractic adjustment and nutrition supplement is a must pre and post races. I have not sign up any race yet but hopefully I will do that again soon. In the mean time I am doing regular running and lifting weights to keep my body in good shape. #activespines #spartan #seattlemarathon

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Easy and Practical Ways to Improve Your Health and Wellness

2019-12-09T11:00:00.001-08:00

Chronic Illnesses

Good Health is True wealth! You are invited to this LIVE, fun, and exciting in-person workshop at our clinic on Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to empower yourself with tools and strategies to get healthier, and stay healthy.

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.3 trillion in annual health care costs.

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:

Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
Lack of physical activity.
Excessive alcohol use.

Are you are looking for ways to not just manage disease with medications and surgery? But looking for someone to simplify the process of getting and staying healthy.

This workshop is for you if:

You have been dealing with chronic diseases especially musculoskeletal system related problems such as neck and back pain and want to find a strategy to be healthy again.
You are looking for treating the root cause of the problem and not managing the symptoms.
You have some ongoing symptoms and would like to make a change.
You want to optimize your spine health and overall health.

Our goal for you is to walk away from this workshop with greater self-awareness of your own health and actionable strategies you can start using now.

We will cover:

- How to boost your health at a cellular level through proper nutrition support!

- How to keep your spine active and healthy with chiropractic and self-care!

Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturdays

Location: Active Spines Chiropractic

RSVP: just call or send us an email in advance.

Seating is limited, so please only register if you are committed to attending.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

DynaRom MyoVision at Active Spines Chiropractic

2019-11-20T11:37:00.000-08:00

As an attorney, what do you do when you have a client that you know has lasting damage and pain, but has received a negative IME or their pain doesn’t show even with advanced imaging?

Normal range of motion assessments only show how far the muscles are able to extend and often appear normal, even though a patient is still experiencing pain. When traditional measures fail you, bringing a client in for a DynaRom assessment can definitively document muscle guarding as the result of soft tissue injury.

How? MyoVision’s DynaRom combines attached-electrode dynamic surface electromyography (or dynamic sEMG) with range of motion assessments, simultaneously measuring active range of motion with corresponding muscle activity. It then expresses this activity together in graph format to easily see whether a patient is suffering from soft tissue damage. Surface electromyography is a proven EKG technology.

When fighting for continued care for your client or settling a case, having the results of a DynaRom assessment can be a powerful tool. Lack of objective evidence often brings a low verdict for personal injury cases. The DynaRom tool is backed by over 9,000 published research studies and an impeccable record of court victories. In the words of plaintiff attorney Mike Maxwell, “Plaintiff cases often end up resting on patient testimony […], which is a weak, weak case.” However, he went on to say, “When a plaintiff attorney brings in Dynarom, its objective findings cannot be denied.”

Simply put, muscle guarding proves pain. DynaRom objectively reports muscle guarding. Patients and attorneys alike are relieved to see the damage simply and scientifically presented. In the words of American Medical Association author Dr. John J. Gerhardt, MD, “Its integrated use of sEMG and true wireless dual range of motion is brilliant. Surface EMG effectively augments ROM by assessing effort.”

Creator David Marcarian explains exactly how the tool works (and works for your cases) in this short
video: https://vimeo.com/172194697

Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng, D.C., is certified through MyoVision to assess soft tissue injury. After he performs the scans, he will evaluate them and create a report of findings to aid your case.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Chiropractic Care for Car Accident Injuries Part II | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2015-07-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

Evaluating Whiplash-Associated Injury and Prognosis in Automobile Collisions at Active Spines Chiropractic

When you are involved in a car accident, it is very important that you follow up with your chiropractor or medical doctor for a detail check up at a timely manner. You might feel neck pain, back pain, headache, body soreness, tightness, fatigue, sleeplessness, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, changes in your daily routine, or more. You might only experience some of these symptoms or just minor changes but a thorough evaluation of your body and review the mechanism of injury will help you return to normal daily activities as soon as possible and prevent future chronic problems. [1]

Often time it is the minor problems that cause chronic issues later in life or cause more problems when you are in a second accident. Patient prognosis post motor vehicle accident (MVA) is related to age, number of days to reporting the collision, neck pain intensity, low back pain intensity, pain other than neck and back pain, headache before collision and recovery expectations. [5] Detail history taking regarding the speed of impact, types of car involved, direction of impact, driver's hand, arm, leg, body and head position, aware or unaware of impact, seat belt fastened or not, road condition, weather and more are needed to determine the mechanism of injury due to motor vehicle accident.

Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) may result in intractable disability. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be as a potential cause. [2] Some patients experience afraid of driving on the road and gets nervous pretty easily. It is important to follow up with a medical doctor or a psychotherapist to evaluate and treat this condition. Cognitive-behavioural intervention and antidepressants may improve coping, ease fear, and reduce the impact of pain. [2] Patient should keep a detail record of their daily activities after the accident such as their sleep pattern, work, hobby, taking care of their child, and driving [3], [4]. Keeping good records of your improvement in daily activity level is a good way to monitor your progress.

At Active Spines Chiropractic we offer Chiropractic care, massage therapy and exercise rehabilitation therapy for our patients. We also are up to date and thorough in our record keeping and documentation. With personal, detail and evidence based treatment plan we are here to assist you getting back to your healthy life. You can reach us at 425-818-0086.

1. Clapp JD1, Masci J, Bennett SA, Beck JG Physical and psychosocial functioning following motor vehicle trauma: relationships with chronic pain, posttraumatic stress, and medication use. 2010 Apr;14(4):418-25. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2009.06.007. Epub 2009 Aug 11.

2. Kuch K1, Cox BJ, Evans RJ. Posttraumatic stress disorder and motor vehicle accidents: a multidisciplinary overview. 1996 Sep;41(7):429-34.

3. Friedland JF1, Dawson DR. Function after motor vehicle accidents: a prospective study of mild head injury and posttraumatic stress.  2001 Jul;189(7):426-34.
4. Duckworth MP1, Iezzi T. Chronic pain and posttraumatic stress symptoms in litigating motor vehicle accident victims.  2005 May-Jun;21(3):251-61.
Bohman T, Côté P, Boyle E, Cassidy JD, Carroll LJ, Skillgate E.Prognosis of patients with whiplash-associated disorders consulting physiotherapy: development of a predictive model for recovery.  2012 Dec 29;13:264. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-13-264.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Wobble Chair Lumbar Exercises After Auto Collision | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2015-07-15T17:03:00.000-07:00

Wobble Chair Lumbar Exercises Plus Chiropractic Treatment at Active Spines Chiropractic

Portable Wobble Chair

Wobble chair lumbar mobility exercise is a very efficient and a gentle way to restore proper motion, proprioception and flexibility of your lower back region. It also warm up your spine prior to chiropractic adjustment. The motion increases lumbar disc mobility, disc hydration, nutrition delivery and waste elimination.

After automobile collision most people will experience pain, discomfort and changes in their body, it is very important to have a spinal examination by a chiropractor to ensure proper alignment of your spine and prevent future problems. After the acute phase of treatment some gentle spine related rehabilitation exercises will be introduced. During the rehabilitation phase of your treatment we will include this therapy along with lumbar spine stretching exercises. It is quite important to retrain your muscle and keep your back mobile after auto mobile collision. After wobble exercises chiropractic adjustment will be provided to realign and balance your spine. This helps your body heal faster and better post automobile collision injuries. Studies have shown that patients show better improvement with a combination of different therapy and chiropractic adjustment.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Chiropractor Documentation of Care in Washington State

2015-07-13T10:37:00.000-07:00

Below is the updated Washington State law regarding Documentation of Care for Doctor of Chiropractic:

WAC 246-808-560	Agency filings affecting this section
Documentation of care.

A doctor of chiropractic must keep complete and accurate documentation on all patients and patient encounters. This documentation is necessary to protect the health, well-being and safety of the patient.

(1) The patient record must detail the patient's clinical history, the rationale for the examination, diagnostic or analytical procedures, and treatment services provided. The diagnosis or clinical impression must be contained in the patient record, not merely recorded on billing forms or statements. Subjective health status updates, whether or not symptoms are present, must be documented for every patient encounter.

(2) Documentation for the initial record must include at a minimum:

(a) The patient's history;

(b) Subjective presentation;

(d) Any diagnostic testing performed;

(e) A diagnosis or impression;

(f) Any treatment or care provided; and

(g) Plan of care.

(3) Reexaminations, being necessary to monitor the progress or update the current status of a patient, must be documented at reasonable intervals sufficient to reflect the effectiveness of the treatment. Reexaminations must also be documented whenever there is an unexpected change in the subjective or objective status of the patient. Reexamination documentation must include the subjective presentation and objective findings. This documentation shall also reflect changes in the patient's care and progress and in the treatment plan.

(4) Documentation between examinations must be recorded for every patient encounter. Documentation must sufficiently record all the services provided, as well as any changes in the patient's presentation or condition. The region(s) of all treatment and, if applicable, the specific level(s) of chiropractic adjustments must be recorded in the patient encounter documentation.

(5) Patient records must be legible, permanent, and recorded in a timely manner. Documentation that is not recorded on the date of service must designate both the date of service and the date of the chart note entry. Corrections or additions to the patient's records must be corrected by a single line drawn through the text and initialed so the original entry remains legible. In the case of computer-organized documentation, unintended entries may be identified and corrected, but must not be deleted from the record. Errors in spelling and grammar may be corrected and deleted.

(6) Correspondence relating to any referrals concerning the diagnosis or treatment of the patient must be retained in the patient record.

(7) Patient records should clearly identify the provider of services by name, initials, or signature. If the chiropractor uses a code in the documentation, a code legend must be made available upon request.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.0171 and chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 10-15-084, § 246-808-560, filed 7/19/10, effective 8/19/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-560, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.]

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2015-02-03T10:04:00.002-08:00

Active Spines Chiropractic Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Active Spines Chiropractic has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014.

“Only about 5 percent of the Chiropractic Clinics in Bellevue WA have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2014 Super Service Certification logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

Do you have neck pain or back pain? We offer effective chiropractic treatment for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headache, shoulder pain, foot pain or arm numbness.

Chiropractic, Massage and Exercise Rehabilitative Therapeutic Treatments.

We also specialize in treating auto/car accident injuries, personal injury and work injuries.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

CISC 2014 Senior Resource Fair | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2014-08-15T11:18:00.000-07:00

Come join us at the CISC 2014 Senior Resource Fair in Bellevue WA

Time flies! I can't believe it has been a year since our last event. Please mark your calender for our next community service event on September 4th, 2014 at North Bellevue Community Center from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The address is 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98007. This will be our fourth year attending this outreach event. Every year we have lots of attendees asking questions about their spine health such as headache, neck pain, back pain and so on.

At the event Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng, a Bellevue Chiropractor, will provide brief chiropractic consultation and spine check up. If you are suffering from neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, or back pain, please come early and see if he can offer some help. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Feel free to stop by and say hi, even if you do not have any aches and pains. It will be a fun event. Hope to see you there!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Manual Side Posture Chiropractic Adjustment | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2014-06-06T11:42:00.001-07:00

Side Posture Chiropractic Adjustment at Active Spines Chiropractic

Recently a study(1) published on the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine finds that manual manipulation provided significantly greater short-term reduction in self-reported disability and pain compared to Activator and usual medical care. At my clinic this is the type of chiropractic adjustment that I perform on most of my patients.

Manual side posture chiropractic adjustment is very effective in restoring proper alignment, range of motion, and function in the lumbar and sacroiliac joints. Manual side posture manipulation is a grade 5 mobilization. It is a high velocity, short amplitude thrusting movements performed up to the anatomical limits of the joint. It is also known as the paraphysiologic space.

With manual chiropractic side posture adjustment to the lumbar or SI joint it helps decrease the pain, reset muscle tension, ligament and realign the joints. This is a safe and effective way to restore proper function and balance of your body without the side effect of medication such as impeding the connective tissue healing process. Side posture manual adjustment can bring immediate positive result for the right conditions. A full detail examination for muscle, bones, joints and nerve is necessary and imaging study such a X-ray might be needed to rule out contraindications prior to treatment.

Besides manual chiropractic adjustment, we also provide low back stretching and strengthening exercises, mechanical traction, hot/cold therapy and trigger point manual therapy to facilitate the healing process. Studies have shown that by combining these different treatment modalities together the result is much better and faster for patients. Therefore for each patient we provide a multi-model, patient-centered and outcome-based treatment plan to help you get well and stay well.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Happy Holidays from Active Spines Chiropractic | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-12-23T10:44:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays from Actives Spines Chiropractic!

As 2013 ends, we appreciate all our patients and are thankful that we were able to get them out of pain and keep their spine active and healthy through chiropractic, massage and exercise rehabilitation treatments. We look forward to 2014 as being a year of growth and healing to our patients. We are looking forward to sharing our skills, expertise and services to the community.

Wishing you a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Dr. Shao Hao Cheng, and staffs: Marchelle, Alice, Neena and Erin

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-12-19T11:53:00.000-08:00

Active Spines Chiropractic Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Active Spines Chiropractic has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. “Only about 5 percent of the chiropractic clinics that Active Spines Chiropractic competes with in Seattle/Bellevue area are able to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a mark of consistently great customer service.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Do you have neck pain or back pain? Chiropractic care can be a good option for you! We offer effective chiropractic treatment for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headache, shoulder pain, foot pain or arm numbness. We offer chiropractic, massage and exercise rehabilitative therapeutic treatments. We also specialize in treating auto/car accident injuries, personal injury and work injuries.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Health and Wellness Fair at The Garden Club | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-10-17T10:48:00.000-07:00

The Garden Club in Bellevue WA

Health and Wellness Fair at The Garden Club | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Please mark your calender for our next community service event on Wednesday October 30th 2013 at The Garden Club from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The address is 13350 SE 26th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005. This will be our second time attending this outreach event.Other vendors include the Hope Heart Institute, Rite Aid, an electronic safety alert system vendor, and Synergy Home Care Services. This is an educational and informative event. And it is FREE!

At the event Dr. Shao Hao Cheng, a Bellevue Chiropractor, will provide brief chiropractic consultation and spine check up. If you are suffering from neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, or back pain, please come early and see if he can offer some help. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Feel free to stop by and say hi, even if you do not have any aches and pains. It will be a fun event. Hope to see you there!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at ZocDoc | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-09-10T09:40:00.001-07:00

Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at ZocDoc | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

This is very exciting. We just joined ZocDoc. Great news: We are now accepting appointments via ZocDoc - book online or via the ZocDoc app:

Do you have neck pain or back pain? Chiropractic care might be a good option for you! We offer effective chiropractic treatment for neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headache, shoulder pain, foot pain or arm numbness. We offer chiropractic, massage and sports therapy treatments. We also specialize in treating auto/car accident injuries, personal injury and work injuries. Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA keeps your spine active!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

CISC 2013 Senior Resource Fair | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-08-27T17:04:00.000-07:00

CISC 2013 Senior Resource Fair | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Please mark your calender for our next community service event on September 5 2013 at North Bellevue Community Center from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The address is 4063 148th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98007. This will be our third time attending this outreach event. Every year we have lots of attendees asking questions about their spine health such as headache, neck pain, back pain and so on.

At the event Dr. Shao Hao Cheng, a Bellevue Chiropractor, will provide brief chiropractic consultation and spine check up. If you are suffering from neck pain, shoulder pain, headache, or back pain, please come early and see if he can offer some help. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes. Feel free to stop by and say hi, even if you do not have any aches and pains. It will be a fun event. Hope to see you there!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Personal Injury Protection Part II | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-06-14T10:37:00.000-07:00

Personal Injury Protection Bellevue Chiropractor

Personal Injury Protection Part II | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

I went to a mini seminar provided by Graham Lundberg & Peschel law firm yesterday. Here I would like to share how to file your personal injury protection coverage application properly.

Firstly, you should report the accident to your insurance company or the driver's insurance company. You need to report the basics of the incident such as how the accident happened, and where you were injured such as neck pain or back pain. If there are questions you are not sure or do not know, just say "you do not know".

Secondly, you will receive a PIP application in the mail from the car insurance company within 10 business days. This package contains important information. Please do not throw them away as if they are junk mail. You should read the PIP application coverage thoroughly, fill out the forms and mail them back to the car insurance company. If you have questions or concerns about how to fill out the application you should seek legal advice from an attorney.

Lastly you should seek medical or chiropractic care at a timely manner to ensure proper recovery from your injuries. Studies have shown that chronic or permanent injuries occur if treatment is delayed. You can find out more about car accident care on our website. And we are just a phone call away at 425-818-0086! Happy Father's day weekend!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

What is Personal Injury Protection | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-04-12T09:48:00.002-07:00

Car Accident Injury and Personal Injury Protection

What is Personal Injury Protection | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage explained from Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner. Personal injury protection is coverage under your auto insurance policy that will pay your medical bills, wage loss, loss of services and funeral expenses. PIP applies no matter who is at fault. But there are some situations when it does not apply. Please see the Insurance Commissioner website for detail.

I highly recommend you to add PIP coverage in your auto insurance policy if you do not have it yet. The cost of PIP coverage varies with each company. Usually it is pretty affordable. The basic coverage is $10,000.00 and the higher coverage is $25,000.00. It is good up to 3 years after you open your claim. With PIP coverage it is easier for you to get immediate medical or chiropractic care after your car accident because you do not have to pay out of pocket. It also covers wage loss if you miss work due to pain.

If you are in an accident you should open a PIP claim right away, it does not matter if you are at fault or not. If someone hit you, you should open a PIP claim with your insurance company, even though it is not your fault. If you hit someone you can open a PIP claim as well for chiropractic/medical treatment. Opening a PIP claim will not increase your insurance premium.

All you need to do is call your insurance company and they will open the claim for you. Just simply provide your chiropractor or medical doctor your claim number, insurance phone number, police report if you have, and any supporting document you have when you schedule the appointment. For more information about Auto Insurance you can check out Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner website or call them at 1-800-562-6900. Last you can find out more about chiropractic care for car accident injuries here, or just call 425-818-0086 and we can help you :)

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

2013 NW Women's Show | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-02-25T22:29:00.000-08:00

2013 Northwest Women's Show | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

Announcement: We are going to the Women's Show again this weekend. This will be the third time for us. We will share a booth with 1st Choice Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine. Please come say hi! Complimentary chiropractic check-up and chair massage will be provided! Everyone is welcome. We help relief your stress.

Do you have neck pain or stiffness, low back pain, pain between shoulder blades, headache, tension across the top of your shoulder, and numbness/tingling in arm/hands or legs? Do you have or suffer from sports injuries, work injuries or car accident injuries? Chiropractic or massage care might be able to help you!

From the Host: NW Women's show! Celebrate with us!
We are now growing the GLOW of our 25th anniversary!
It will be bursting with entertainment, enlightenment & enrichment!
March 1 - 3, 2013 • CenturyLink Field Event Center • Seattle
Hours: Friday 11 - 7pm • Sat 10 - 6pm • Sun 10 - 5pm • Admission $15

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Therapeutic Wobble Chair | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2013-02-21T14:16:00.003-08:00

What is the Wobble Chair? How does it work?

Recently I have been feeling right hip discomfort from time to time. I am not sure what trigger the problem. Since I was not in a car accident or other injuries, it is most likely from my workout or my posture. It feels like my right hip is out of alignment. I feel muscle tension around my hip muscles, around hip joint and IT band. They are a bit tight and sore comparing to my left hip. I have been doing some hip joint, gluteal muscles, piriformis muscle and IT band muscle stretching, but the muscle tension is still there and quite bothersome. I got my low back and hip adjusted of course with good relief. I also use the traction table in the clinic. But it really bothers me sometimes still. So what's next?

I try the wobble chair! I use that for 10 minutes. I sit on it and move my hip/pelvis back and forth, sideways, right/left diagonally, clockwise/counter clockwise each for 10 repetition and repeat till 10 minutes is up. During the exercise I feel the sore spot being work on and stretch out. Afterwards my right hip feels a bit loosen up and the soreness is less. Wobble chair exercise really help my hip.

According to the Pettibon system, a daily home regimen of 5-8 minutes full range of motion exercises are absolutely essential for daily metabolic interchange, nutrition intake and elimination of waste products in order to maintain healthy well-hydrated spinal discs, ligaments and tendons. (The Aging Lumbar Spine, Bernini P.M.D. et al. Saunders, 1982)

Lastly, in the office we use the wobble chair as an pretreatment exercise to warm up the spine. The motion can increase lumbar disc mobility, disc hydration, nutrition delivery and waste elimination. Your back will adjust better and stay in alignment longer when it's warm up. Please let us know if your back is bothering you. We can help!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2012-12-16T23:37:00.000-08:00

Active Spines Chiropractic Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Active Spines Chiropractic has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Active Spines Chiropractic earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2012 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Why Am I Here | Bellevue WA Chiropractor

2012-11-14T11:24:00.001-08:00

Why Am I Here? What Make You Decide to Be a Chiropractor?

Since I grew up in Taiwan, Chiropractic is not popular back home. I did not decide to be a chiropractor when I was young or I had seen a chiropractor prior due to sports injuries, car accident injuries, neck pain or back pain. As a matter of fact I have never heard of the word "chiropractic" until when I was a junior or senior in college through my dad. My dad goes to Japan from time to time for work or visiting friends. One time he was seen by a chiropractor there due to his chronic low back pain. Later he told me about his experience and wanted me to find out more about it.

I had no clue what chiropractic is and was very skeptical about how it can help back pain by adjusting the spine. At that time I was studying Athletic Training and helping athletes with various sports injuries through rehabilitation exercises and therapeutic modalities. With all the classes I had taken, none of them mentioned chiropractic care as a treatment option. But I decided to find out more by contacting schools in the USA and visited local chiropractors in Taiwan. I received admission and curriculum information from chiropractic schools. After reviewing all the information that really got me excited because the classes looked quite challenging and interesting comparing to going to graduate school doing research. I had been studying for GRE in Taiwan, took a couple tests and had good scores for admission to graduate school at that time. But I prefer hands on, clinical approach, and more patient interaction. After long discussions with my parents and teachers I decided to go to chiropractic school at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard IL, instead of graduate school in sports medicine and the rest is history!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Bellevue Massage Therapist | Diane Peterson LMP

2012-10-25T14:22:00.000-07:00

Bellevue WA Massage Therapist
Diane Peterson

Diane graduated from the Natural health institute in Santa Cruz, California in 1987 instructed by Samuel Schoonover, who trained from Jack Painter, the founder of Postural Integration . After graduating Diane assisted Samuel in teaching his classes in 1988 while starting her own practice.

In 1990 she moved to Santa Fe and continued her private practice which grew to include psychotherapists, chiropractors, dance teachers, Pilates instructors, Rolfers, and elite level athletes. Diane moved to Seattle five years ago and graduated from Northwest Academy of the Healing Arts in 2009 and received her Washington State Massage Practitioners license. She currently works with Dr. Shao Hao Cheng at Active Spines Chiropractic.

Do you have neck pain or back pain? She can definitely help you! Please call us and we can verify your insurance benefit for you. Most likely with one hour of massage you will only responsible for your co-pay which is a great saving! Please call 425-818-0086 to schedule your next massage appointment with her! For more information please go to our website :)

Active Spines Chiropractic Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Seeing is believing? | Bellevue Chiropractor

2012-09-28T15:50:00.000-07:00

Back pain? chiropractic might be able to help!

Seeing is believing?

The other day I fell to the ground and scraped my left elbow and left knee while rollerblading around where I live. I also landed on my right hip and right hand. I immediately saw some blood over my left knee and elbow. It was not a good experience. I then went home and cleaned up the injury site. Later on the day my wrists, hips, and arms started to hurt. Even though there were not open wounds and bruises around those area, I knew something was not right. There are certainly sprain/strain, and soft tissue injuries over my body due to the fall. I started icing my shoulder, neck, upper back, arm, and hip at 15 minutes increment for 2 to 3 hours. I felt better the next day. But my body still not feeling good, especially when I am working on patients, my wrist and ankle still bothers me.

What is going on? I am not seeing the injury but still hurting! There is some soft tissue injury still over my body for sure. I then got a chiropractic adjustment from my colleague. Later on I slowly feeling better. But I am not completely heal yet, even though I am back to the gym working out. I still need to follow up for some chiropractic treatments. It is quite common for people to think that when you do not see the injury and you are fine. But as far as soft tissue injuries, or musculoskeletal injuries are concerned, it is not true. Not seeing the injury does not mean you are okay. It is better to live your life at it fullest than just getting by without pain. It is better to stay active than relying on medication to keep you pain free. It is imperative to see a chiropractor for musculoskeletal injuries whenever after car accident, sports injury, work injury, or any other kind of injury to make sure you are 100% okay, not just no pain. Don't wait until it is too late.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Auto Collision Related Spine Injuries 2012

2012-07-30T15:47:00.000-07:00

2012 Auto Injury related Spine Syndrome certificate

Auto Injury Related Spine Syndromes 2012

At the end of May, 2012, I finally finished the 4 module seminar presented by Dr. Dan Dock. Here is the certificate of completion from CDI. It looks pretty good, isn't it. I have been taking Dr. Dan Dock's seminar since 2007. Overall it has been a great experience. The seminar keeps me up to date with studies, researches and different treatments in auto accident injury care.

Your first visit in general:

A detailed history of your car accident bodily injuries will be taken. We have to ensure the mechanism of the injuries correlate your clinical presentation and findings. Most likely diagnostic imaging such as x-ray for your neck and back will be done in the office. Mild gentle care will also be provided on the first visit such as ice therapy and gentle chiropractic care to relief pain. Seeking medical care is also recommended for pain control. Usually your medical doctor will prescribe pain killer, anti-inflammatory and/or muscle relaxant.

What we provide in the clinic:

Sports medicine chiropractic care: a combination of athletic training with chiropractic treatment.
On site massage therapy: medical, therapeutic, deep tissue, Swedish and lymphatic massages
Diagnostic imaging x-ray
In office exercise therapy for your neck and back to strengthen your muscles.
Custom made orthotics(inserts) for your feet

Why we are not your average clinic:

Advanced training in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of auto accident related injuries.
Experienced in effective communication with insurance companies and attorneys
Highly recommended by attorneys in the Puget Sound area
Detailed documentation of your injuries, which present your case accurately for compensation
Referral network with local medical doctors for comprehensive care.

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

Soft-Tissue Treatment Is Another Form of Exercise | Bellevue Chiropractor

2012-07-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

Soft-Tissue Treatment Is Another Form of Exercise | Bellevue Chiropractor

According to Dr. Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO, "Mechanical loading by a practitioner is a form of physical activity performed on a patient.

Mechanical loading is the principal way our body maintains itself, especially with regards to tendons, ligaments, bone, muscle and fascia. Lack of mechanical loading results in atrophy and eventual cell death. Years ago, anyone with acute lower back pain was sent to bed for a week. We now know that as soon as a patient can move with minimal discomfort, they should get out of bed and attempt the movement – i.e., mechanical loading. Thus, just rubbing someone’s skin or deeper tissues is mechanical loading that may be considered a localized form of exercise." You can read his article over here.

At Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA our chiropractor Dr. Cheng and massage therapists use a wide variety of soft tissue and muscle work technique to retrain your body to heal in the right direction. Medical therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, manual therapy, assisted stretching, tool assisted manual therapy are some common therapeutic procedure for your neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, elbow or knee pain due to daily activities, poor posture, sports injuries, car accident injury or work injuries.

Most patients feel immediate relief after each treatment. These are effective and safe procedures to help your body heal in the right direction. Furthermore in-office one on one rehab exercises for your neck and back will be also very beneficial and empower you to better health. Last but not least, chiropractic adjustments from Bellevue chiropractor Dr. Cheng will keep your spine more balanced and aligned!

Active Spines Chiropractic in Bellevue WA Keeps Your Spine Active and Pain Free! You can contact Dr. Shao-Hao Cheng at 425-818-0086 or info@activespines.com

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Your first visit in general:

What we provide in the clinic:

Why we are not your average clinic:

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Bellevue WA Massage Therapist
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