"Before coming into the clinic I was experiencing terrible low back pain and had a hard time walking, sitting for long periods and stretching down the right side of my body.
After working closely with my therapist and going through my program for several weeks I am now able to have full range of motion back and work out without any pain. Orca helped me to develop a custom plan to get back to being pain-free." - Emily B. "1. Walking as a part of fitness 2. Standing for more than 10 minutes or so : Getting up from floor level ; was experiencing moderate to severe low back pain and knee pain .
1. I am able to walk for one hour ( i get 6000 steps ) in the mornings ; i walk 6 days in a week . 2. I can stand for longer duration say 20 minutes or so without pain 3. I can get up from lower seats ; with palm support i am able to rise from floor level The Chiropractor Ms Tracy explained what the problem was ; Understanding the problem helped me to relate to Dos and Don'ts . She focused on my back issue in the beginning ; relieving the pain helped me to start my walk gradually . The exercises which were simple in the beginning motivated me to do it regularly ; gradually she made them challenging . She also explained which muscle group or which part of the body i should feel the stretch while doing a particular exercise . I feel this is very important to have effectiveness . I had about 15 sittings ( there could be a slight variation in this number ) during my stay in Seattle . Once my back pain receded she worked on my knee . She is very committed , friendly and has lot of empathy . The exercises are really helping me . She customized the exercises for both back and knee issue . The key is to doing the exercises regularly ; By marking on the exercise program every day i am able to self monitor my regularity . It is a very useful tool Orca Wellness has provided . The front office executives are also very warm and helpful . Overall I had a good experience and quality of my life has improved with the exercise sessions ." Ann V. "Identifying the exact reasons why my left side was more tense than my right side of my shoulder and back.
I'm able to know what actions to take to improve on my movement. Tracy was super helpful and amazing in helping me understand the problem and the causes, and the habits I would need to build to reverse the tension. I wish I could have gone to her for longer than my program of 6 weeks, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a chiropractor!" - Nancy Z. "I called Orca because I had a lower back injury while running. This injury was causing a lot of pain for a couple of days and it was really hard for me to concentrate at work and impossible for me to exercise
Doctor Tello explained to me not only the process for healing my injury but also explained the root cause for it and explained that the real problem was that I was not using my body as it was meant to be used. What I considered a straight posture was actually damaging my posture and weakening my back. I was misusing my legs and core and forcing my lower back to work in ways it is not supposed to. I did not understand how the movements I was doing with my whole body were uncontrolled and that generated an injury in my lower back. After Dr. Tello treated me I am now able to lift weights responsibly and to enjoy my cardio exercises more. I have become more aware of the movements that my body has to do in order to maximize the use of energy and minimize the impact to my back and my joints. Orca has really helped me understand my body mechanics and has helped me expand my awareness when exercising. Not only do I feel like I can exercise safely in the future, but also I believe that now I am getting the best out of my workouts." - Michel T. "Before coming to the clinic I had a back injury which made it painful to twist in either direction. It was also difficult and painful to bend over and do simple things like put on socks or tie my shoes.
Now I am able to fully participate in sports such as flag football and I’m back to lifting weights regularly. I feel no discomfort in my back from my day-to-day activities. Orca helped me understand how much rest to give the injury, how to treat it, and when to start increasing activity levels again. Most importantly, the Orca team identified what muscle deficiencies and exercises led to my injury and showed me how to prevent it from recurring." - Rene D. "I was not able to weight-lift at the gym for more than a couple weeks without injuring something in my shoulder. The same pain was preventing me from doing construction work and yard work at my house. I had tried to rest for extended period of time (3 to 4 month) to heal but the injury would come back after a couple weeks. After dealing with this on and off for roughly 2 years I decided to reach out to Orca.
I am now able to go back to the gym consistently and actively workout without injuring myself. I also resumed construction work and yard work slowly. This has been multiple weeks now and even though I'm not lifting as heavy as before to be able to maintain proper form, I feel more confident with better form and fundamentals so that the injury will not come back. First Orca helped me heal as I went there right after re-injuring myself. I was given simple recovery exercises to do on my own between sessions and after a few sessions we worked on the form of my movements, some good explanation on how shoulders work and how to safely get the most out of them. Once I was showing good signs of recovery, after a couple weeks, we went into more involved exercises and I learned how to properly engage my body when lifting to reduce risk of injury, I now understand where my mistakes were in the first place likely causing my injury and feel equipped to lift weight safely". - Maxime V. “I had a hard time lifting weights, shampooing, walking the dog.
Now I am able to do all of the above + more! I initially went in for a tweak in my neck, but discovered an existing shoulder instability that Dr. Tello extensively taught me various exercises I have incorporated into my own routine”. - Mayci S. "I have been receiving chiropractic care for over twenty years. Recently after a surgical procedure, I had complications of atrophy in my left shoulder. I was frustrated, and exercise therapy was so unbelievably helpful. I was committed and my results are amazing!
I am in the best shape of my life. Orca and Dr. Tello have changed the conversation I have with my physical self. I am strong, ever more than I thought possible, and don’t recognize myself sometimes. I say sometimes that I can’t believe it, but I can because I did the hard and consistent work to get here! Orca has been such a important part of my maintenance. I can go out into the world and be crazy and work hard and be physical and I find Orca to be a place to bring me back to balance and to be centered. They are focused on your future self!!" - Lars L. "Simple activities like sitting or standing for too long caused discomfort in my lower back. Occasionally, there would be a sharp pain in my right hip while simply walking. At its worst, the pain made it very difficult to even turn or get out of bed. I stopped going to the gym as it worsened the situation.
I am now able to do all those things mostly without pain, and the flare ups are much much less frequent. I am also able to finally do deadlifts in the gym, and I am able feel my core get stronger. My posture has improved and I have gained confidence in performing activities that previously were pain inducing. I had chronic pain in my lower back for 8 months before I saw Dr. Raul. I was diagnosed with anteriolisthesis and had seen multiple physical therapists prior to that, but my pain had recently become more constant. He was able to quickly identify multiple issues that were contributing to my chronic pain and give me corrective exercises that strengthened my core while allowing the injured ligament to heal. Most importantly, he talks through his sessions explaining the logic behind the various muscles involved in the movements. This has helped me massively in gaining awareness of the muscles I had forgotten how to use due to sitting for long hours and general lack of mobility over the years. It is not only helping me with the pain, but also allowing me slowly regain the right posture while performing daily activities. I'm truly grateful for the impact his work has had on my life." - Saurabh S. "I would have trouble with certain squat variations, standing for extended periods of time, and walking too far for too long.
Dr Yang at Orca has been truly amazing over these last couple years! We worked together to figure out what my body limitations were, as well as what modifications could be beneficial to further progress my range of motion." - Dianna M. |
Orca Stars:Orca Stars are patients who have reached remarkable progress in their goals through collaboration with our providers and who demonstrate commitment to improvement through their efforts in the office and at home. Congratulations, to all our Orca Stars! You rock! Archives
August 2023
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