Boise Integrated Chiropractic

read moreGet the same tretment Olympic Athletes use for their injuries and see why patients get better faster. Are you hoping to find a Chiropractor in Boise? I hope you will offer me the opportunity to earn the trust of your health in my hands. Your health is important and complex, so you need a doctor who is passionate about health and also has the breadth of skills to help you. Through my continuing education beyond Chiropractic school, I have received a Naturopathic Medical Doctor degree, Fellowship status with the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and I have attended many seminars on thyroid, heart disease, male and female hormones, digestion, and more.

read moreChoosing a healthcare provider is a difficult decision, so you are wise to do your research. We strive to provide honest, compassionate service to all of our patients, and we are confident you will be satisfied with your care. No long treatment plans; therapies that incorporate muscle work; and holistic approaches to your health. Choose an article below to find out more about our Boise staff.

read moreUltrasound is just that - sound waves. It penetrates deep into your tissues to break up scar tissue and fibrotic adhesions that cause pain and inflammation. It also provides a deep heating effect to warm up the tissues. Ultrasound can help with things like plantar fascitis, tendonitis, and sprain/strains.

read moreAlso known as Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), this modality has become very popular in sports injuries, and most professional athletic teams now use cold laser therapy. This is an absolutely pain free therapy that can have dramatic results and speeds up the repair time of most injuries. It also works great for chronic conditions. It usually requires several treatments to notice a difference, and 10-12 doses are recommended for best results. We recommend treatments 2-3 times per week for 3-4 weeks.

read moreSome surveys have shown that up to 90% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is also one of the biggest reasons employees miss work - this means higher insurance premiums for everyone. The anatomy of the back is extremely complex. Each vertebral segment has several joints that it meets with. You have the costo-vertebral joints in the thorax, the intervertebral disc, and the facet joints. All of these joints are surrounded by ligaments and muscles, some of which are thinner than a pencil.

read moreI am sorry if you've had to live with these. They can be horrible events. The key to managing migraine headaches is to identify the trigger causing the events. Food, sounds, stress, bright blinking lights, and sleep deprivation are some common triggers. I recommend you start a diary to track the events just prior to your migraine. Next time you experience a migraine write down all of the food and activities you are involved in leading up to the migraine. This is a key step in decreasing the frequency of your headaches.

read moreAcupuncture is an ancient medicine, much older and more widely practiced than our modern system of drugs and surgery. It is another tool in our toolbox to help you achieve optimum health. Dr. Noah Edvalson completed post-graduate training with the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and has achieved Fellow status. He uses acupuncture to help many of his complicated cases, and is consistently impressed with the results. If you are in the Boise or Meridian area, please call us today to set up your evaluation and treatment.

read moreHeadaches can ruin anyone's day. I am blown away by the number of people I talk to that deal with headaches on a regular basis. If you are having headaches more than a couple of times each month, something is wrong. The question is obviously, "what is causing your headaches?" I guarantee you that it is not an Advil deficiency! You should expect nothing less from your healthcare practitioner than a careful evaluation into the root cause of your problem. Whether you're experiencing migraines, tension headaches, or cluster headaches, there are things you can do to decrease their frequency and intensity.