We at Schoeb Chiropractic are proud to represent the chiropractic profession (and West Seattle!) in the newest issue of Seattle Met Top Doc for 2021! Look for it on the news stand today!
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COVID protocols at Schoeb Chiropractic are in place and our clinic is OPEN as we are considered ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE. We are accepting both new and established patients. We continue to monitor and comply with all COVID related protocols and requirements from the State of Washington and the Department of Health. Here are the protocols we have in place:
Providers and Staff
Wear masks at all times within the clinic
Wash/sanitize hands in between all patient contact
Clean door handles, card reader (contactless payment available), adjusting tables, bathrooms, and pens in between patients
Commercial cleaning to fully sanitize all surfaces
Appointments are spaced out to allow for cleaning in between each patient visit
Patients
Sanitize hands immediately upon entering the clinic (sanitizer and soap provided at entry)
Temperature scans prior to treatment
If a patient has COVID symptoms such as loss of smell, exposure, and recent travel, they are not allowed in the clinic and will be asked to reschedule. If contact with COVID person has been made current guidelines on quarantine located here: COVID-19: When to Quarantine | CDC
Masks required unless one of few exemptions (if unable to wear a mask for medical reasons you must notify us prior to your appointment as additional procedures must be followed)
Limit family members in office to those getting treatment
Online paperwork is available for new patients to limit contact with pens and clipboards, however, pens and clipboards will be sanitized in between each use if needed
If early or late to appointment time it is expected to call the office to see if it is safe to come in
As always, our commitment is to create the safest possible environment for our staff and patients, while continuing to support our community by offering chiropractic care as an essential healthcare provider. Over the last few months, CDC recommendations have changed. We are committed to updating our protocols based on CDC guidelines.
Thank you, West Seattle! You voted and just made our day!!! We were named Nextdoor’s “2020 Neighborhood Favorite” chiropractor!! Thank you for your recognition. We are forever grateful to be serving our community.
Schoeb Chiropractic Is An Essential Business
As you may have heard, Governor Inslee had a press conference previously today outlining his plan for a safer Washington and beyond. In his presentation, he called out certain professions that were still able to operate normally as long as precautions were in place.
Schoeb Chiropractic is open to provide care for those who need relief from symptoms as we are still providing the essential services spelled out in Governor Inslee's plan of action. We are continuing to take precautions such as sanitizing every patient contacted surface from the adjusting tables to door handles. Dr. Ryan is washing and sanitizing his hands in between all patients and our front desk staff is wearing gloves to prevent any spread of germs. Know that we will continue to provide care as long as we are able to do so safely as there are less and less places for patients to receive care during this time.
To see the list of Governor Inslee's list of Essential Business click on the link here: https://tribkcpq.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/final-wa-essential-critical-infrastructure-workers-03.23.2020.pdf.
We ask that if you have symptoms such as fever, coughing, or flu-like symptoms that you kindly stay home to prevent any spread of sickness. Thank you and I hope you and your family are weathering the storm.
Yours In Health,
Ryan Schoeb, DC
COVID Updates
While Schoeb Chiropractic has had no known cases in our clinic, we wanted to provide patients with an update from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tips for staying healthy, and current guidelines for seeking urgent medical care. We are open for business. However, advise staying home, along with seeking medical care, in the event that anyone has the following symptoms per CDC Guidelines: fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
Here is what we are doing in the clinic to keep things clean:
We just underwent a deep cleaning in the entire office and will continue to do so.
Clorox wipes are used on surfaces such as door handles and the chiropractic adjusting tables in between all patients.
Hand sanitizer and/or hand soap is used in between every patient and is available for patient use in each of the treatment rooms and reception room.
Per the CDC Website on preventing the spread of COVID-19:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.
For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.
Patient, staff, and provider safety are of utmost importance while continuing to provide care to our community at Schoeb Chiropractic. It is still (and always) our goal to provide safe and effective chiropractic care for those who need treatment. Our clinic is open regular hours and scheduling is available either online here, or by calling the office at (206) 923-2225.
Yours In Health,
Ryan Schoeb, DC
Schoeb Chiropractic is excited to announce that 2 massage therapists will be available in the clinic within a few weeks! Marian DiPerna, LMP operates part of her practice, Horizon Massage Therapy, out of Schoeb Chiropractic. Her 2 massage therapists Sydney
Klingenbeck, LMP and Kara Beadle, LMP are currently accepting PIP insurance and self pay while working towards insurance credentialing. For more information about Horizon Massage Therapy and to book appointments online head to Marian’s website here: https://www.horizonmassageseattle.com/.
I’ll be headed back home tonight and will be bringing the latest research and treatment of concussions, pediatric care, and chiropractic research back to the office on Monday!
Schoeb Chiropractic is proud to represent West Seattle as a Seattle Met Top Doc in the chiropractic category! We are extremely grateful to the other providers that voted and are thrilled to get this award for the 2nd straight year. Look for the other Top Docs in the August issue of Seattle Met coming this summer.
Schoeb Chiropractic is excited for the 2nd year of sponsorship in the West Seattle Little League. Look for those teal colored jerseys on game day and the Schoeb Chiropractic hooded sweatshirts in your neighborhood! Go Cyclones!
Schoeb Chiropractic is looking for 1-2 massage therapists to round out the healthcare team in the clinic. We have a private room available for sublease within the clinic that also has a chiropractor and acupuncturist. Free patient parking is available and the clinic is in a great location on California & Charleston. Please email the clinic @ DrRyan@SchoebChiropractic.com or give us a call at 206-923-2225!
Welcome Elyce Tajima of Golden Koi Acupuncture! Elyce brings over 15 years of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine experience when helping patients out with stress & anxiety, chronic pain, digestive issues, musculoskeletal complaints, or nervous system symptoms. Head to her website here in order to learn more about Elyce, including insurances accepted and online scheduling: https://www.goldenkoiacupuncture.com/.
Listen in with Christian Harris of Sea-Town Podcast as he captures our 1st year in business at Schoeb Chiropractic, PLLC. We are so grateful to many local West Seattle businesses who have helped during the grand opening, networking, spreading the word, given advice, and supported us through this year. West Seattle is truly an amazing place to work and we look forward to many more years here!
Listen on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sea-town-podcast/id1089833365
Listen in web browser here: https://sea-townpodcast.com/ep-061-ryan-molly-schoeb-chiropractic/
Head position (and posture in general) is important to consider whether you are a grown up or a child. Ideally, when in a good position (ears lined up above your shoulders which are lined up with your hips) the joints in your body have fairly equal weight distribution. This means spinal stress is at a minimum and sitting/standing can be done with minimal energy expenditure. However, as the day wears on and there is an increase in time spent on the computer, smartphone, or driving, the head’s natural position starts to move forward in relationship with your upper back and shoulders. This may seem like no big deal, but even if your head moves an inch or two forward, there will be consequences. A forward head position is known to cause neck and upper back tension, headaches, and weakness of the neck muscles. Take breaks every hour from your computer work or looking at the phone and look out into the distance for a minute or two. This will allow your eye muscles to relax and it will be easier to keep good posture when resuming work.
Correct posture from the side
Fall is in the air and kids are back in school. Make sure to check a few things with your child’s backpack in order to keep him/her safe this school year. According to the National Safety Council and the American Chiropractic Association, your child’s backpack should not exceed 10% of his or her bodyweight. For example, in a 60 pound child, the backpack should not weigh more than 6 pounds in order to comply with the weight parameters. Too heavy of a pack causes undue stress on the shoulders and neck. The heavier the pack, the more his or her head has to tilt forward which will lead to strain/sprains, headaches, and neck/upper back/shoulder pain. Make sure to weigh your child and keep those packs under 10% of their weight! Other things to consider when fitting your child for a pack are: make sure there is some reflective material if possible to keep them safer when walking at night, have the bottom of the pack reach no further than 4-5 inches below your child’s hips, use a pack that has padded shoulder straps to take pressure off of a growing spine, and consider using a backpack with a hip or chest strap to take some of the load off of the shoulders.
It is a huge honor to be part of 2018 Seattle Met Top Docs! As we get closer to providing care to West Seattle for a year (in August!). We thank everyone for the support and are forever grateful for the opportunity to serve our community.
According to a recent study by The Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapy, 50% of all expectant mothers experience at least one bout of back pain during their pregnancy. Chiropractic care is one of the safest treatments for the reduction of pregnancy related back pain. The treatment tables at Schoeb Chiropractic allow for a full term pregnant patient to lay face down during the evaluation and adjustments to the spine safely and comfortably. According to the same study referenced above, 84% of pregnant patients received pain relief after chiropractic care. Also of note is that first time pregnant patients that receive regular chiropractic treatment throughout their pregnancy have, on average, a 25% reduction of labor time! For those patients who already had a pregnancy and are receiving care for pregnancy 2+, the labor times are reduced by 31%!
If interested in the study referenced above, click the hyperlink here for the direct link to the study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1826921/.
During a pregnancy, the human body goes through many changes on a daily basis. From back pain, sciatica (discussed in the previous blog post), and spinal tightness, symptoms can change quickly as the baby grows too. Another common symptom is headaches. These can be hormonal, caused by a lack of sleep, or even as a result from the change in spinal posture as the pregnancy progresses. Getting spinal adjustments during your pregnancy can help you maintain better posture along with decreased headache and spinal symptoms. Patients (even full term pregnant) are able to lay comfortably and safely face down on the treatment tables at Schoeb Chiropractic, PLLC.
During pregnancy it is very common to have low back pain. While your baby is growing, more pressure is being put on the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the abdomen and lower back. Many times this increase in pressure on the spine leads to radiating leg pain, otherwise known as sciatica. This pain is typically sharp in nature and usually radiates past the knee. This makes it difficult to move, walk upright, sleep, or even change positions.
At Schoeb Chiropractic, PLLC pregnant patients are able to lay face down on tables even when full term! The middle part of the table supports the baby and abdomen while allowing spinal adjustments to be performed comfortably. The table also moves up and down (horizontal to vertical and vice versa) making it easier for a pregnant patient to get on and off of the treatment table.
If you have been given a diagnosis of spinal stenosis after imaging studies (MRI, CT scan, etc.) this video is for you! This video explains what spinal stenosis is and the best practices/treatment options available to you. Hint... it's chiropractic care. Thank you to The Evidence Based Chiropractor for sharing this great video here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheEvidenceBasedChiropractor/videos/1698475720218426/
Sciatica, by definition, is the irritation of the longest and widest nerve in the human body: the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is typically characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, or even weakness where the sciatic nerve travels. This includes the lower back, butt muscles, hamstring (back of the thigh), calf, and even the foot. More often than not, sciatic symptoms are only on one side of the body. This condition is most common in 19+ year old individuals but may also occur in younger people. It is different than a lumbar disc injury because disc pain is characterized by low back pain with pain that does not go past the knee and has a much different treatment approach.
Sciatica needs to be diagnosed properly because it can mimic other low back complaints (disc protrusions and piriformis syndrome are the most common two). The best treatment for sciatica includes lumbar and sacral (tailbone) adjustments, muscle therapy (stretches and trigger point therapy to name a few techniques), and traction.
