Interests

I have a variety of interests, ranging from woodworking to Oregon pioneer history, but what has captured my attention in the last five years has been fitness training and the subject of the "aging athlete."

I turned 47 this year, yet it has been nearly 30 years since I have experienced the level of athletic performance that I currently enjoy. If it were not for chiropractic, this would never have been possible. As a result, the subject of the "aging athlete" has become an area of focus in my practice. I currently work with patients ranging from 30- 80+ years of age who strive to stay active and participate in their chosen areas of competitiveness.

Whether it is the 82-year-old who wants to improve his horseshoe game or the 35-year-old soccer player who refuses to give up league play, chiropractic's effect on longevity and performance is a key advantage. Many times it is an injury or other physical challenge that stands in the way of a patient's ability to resume sports play. Chiropractic analysis often identifies an underlying structural problem that, when corrected, frees patients from their disabilities, allowing them to resume participation in activities they enjoy.

To be able to play a favorite sport without pain can be a tremendous source of happiness and fulfillment at any age. Personally, in the last two years, I have climbed Mt. Hood for the first time, learned how to snow board and returned to a level of competitiveness in basketball that I never thought possible. Because of an injury sustained to my lower back 20 years ago, I'm convinced that without chiropractic I would have been relegated to permanent disability. With chiropractic treatment, my participation in sports has continued, going well beyond what is typically thought to be the end of an athlete's active life.