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Lower back pain is one of the most common issues people face. It can be mild, but often, it starts out quite extreme and takes a long time to heal. In many cases, a doctor’s help is needed to make the pain stop and allow for a return to normal activities. Since chiropractors focus on treating the spine, they are often the doctors of choice for back pain sufferers.
One major issue is the nature of the back itself. It has to hold the torso upright and in line with the hips and legs. This is a lot of work since the torso is also the heaviest part of the body. The job also needs to be done constantly all day, even when sitting. This itself leads to wear and tear on the spine and the accompanying muscles.
The next problem is the tendency of adults to lift things using their back muscles. Proper lifting is done by crouching down with the back straight, grabbing the object, and then standing back up with the back still held straight. Doing it this way puts most of the lifting work onto the large muscles of the thighs, which are well-equipped to handle some extra weight.
Many people – if not most people – do not properly lift. They bend over at the hips, creating an arch in their backs, and then straighten up using the back and hip muscles. The back muscles are too weak for this, especially when the object being lifted is heavy.
The key to lower back pain prevention is to use proper lifting techniques, as explained in the prior section. Next is to lose weight if you need to. Extra weight produces a more downward force on the spine’s components, as well as requiring more muscle strength to keep upright. Finally, be sure to sit straight and use ergonomic chairs. Being in a chair that doesn’t fit right can get your back hurting surprisingly fast, especially if you’re in it all day due to your job.
There are many ways to treat back pain, but chiropractic care is one of the best. This is, in part, because a chiropractor in Gresham & Portland, OR, doesn’t use drugs or surgery. Instead, he will perform spinal manipulations, give massages, do disc decompression, or provide other therapies meant to not only relieve pain but the structural problems that cause it. This allows for healing without the risk of drug addiction or side-effects, surgery-related infection, or other dangers.
Causes include disc herniation, muscle strain, poor posture, facet joint degeneration, sciatica, spinal imbalance, and repetitive stress or overuse.
We use spinal adjustments, mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, targeted therapeutic exercise, and lifestyle recommendations to relieve pressure, restore alignment, and improve function.
Yes — when delivered by a trained, licensed chiropractor, treatments are non-invasive, gentle, and designed to minimize risk. We tailor the approach to your health status and imaging findings.
Some patients feel improvement after the first or second session; others with chronic or complex conditions may take longer. We continuously assess progress and adapt the plan.
In many cases, maintenance or periodic checkups help prevent recurrence, especially if you have risk factors like physical labor, poor posture, or prior spine issues.
If you suffer from neck pain in Gresham & Portland, OR, make an appointment with our chiropractor for chiropractic treatment. Aspire Chiropractic is conveniently located at 23479 SE Stark St., Suite 101 in Gresham, OR.
Make your appointment today by calling (503) 618-0147.
Dr. King has been helping patients improve their health and mobility through chiropractic care since graduating from University of Western States in 2009. With more than 13 years of experience, she is dedicated to providing advanced spinal correction using safe, comfortable, and effective techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. King combines years of training with a patient-centered approach to care. She specializes in chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression, helping patients find relief from pain, restore movement, and support long-term spinal health.
Dr. King earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from University of Western States and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Management and Nutrition from Oregon State University. She is licensed through the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the Oregon Health Authority.
Dr. King utilizes a variety of proven chiropractic techniques, including Diversified Technique, Drop Table Adjustments, Cox Flexion-Distraction Technique, and Activator Method. These modern methods allow her to deliver precise spinal corrections that are safer, more comfortable, and more effective than ever before.
Dr. Mark Betsill is a dedicated chiropractor serving patients in Gresham with more than a decade of experience helping individuals move better, feel better, and return to the activities they enjoy most. He earned his undergraduate degree in Physical Education and Health from Boise State University, where his interest in health and human performance first began to take shape.
After experiencing firsthand how chiropractic care helped him recover from an upper back injury that was affecting his golf game, Dr. Betsill discovered the path he wanted to pursue. He went on to attend Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2007.
Dr. Betsill focuses on helping patients recover from neck and back pain, sports injuries, postural stress, auto accident injuries, and workplace-related conditions. He uses gentle, effective techniques including manual adjustments, the Activator Method, and drop-table adjustments to address spinal misalignment and extremity dysfunction. He also has a special clinical interest in neck and lower back disc herniations, often combining chiropractic adjustments with computerized mechanical traction to improve pain relief, mobility, and function.
While many patients first visit because of pain, Dr. Betsill is passionate about helping them move beyond symptom relief. His goal is to help people improve functional movement, maintain spinal health, and support long-term wellness. He treats patients of all ages—including infants, children, teens, athletes, and pregnant women—and believes chiropractic care can play an important role in addressing not only spinal concerns, but also shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot discomfort.
Shortly before graduating in 2007, Dr. Betsill faced a personal health challenge that deeply shaped his philosophy of care. After multiple emergency room visits for dizziness, syncope, and chest pain, he began looking beyond symptoms alone. Through that experience, he came to better understand the effects of physical, chemical, and emotional stress on the body. By combining chiropractic care, massage, exercise, and proper nutrition, he restored his own health—an experience that continues to influence the way he cares for patients today.
Originally from northern Nevada and southern Idaho, Dr. Betsill grew up playing sports, with golf becoming a lifelong favorite. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. Today, he and his wife and two sons enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest. When he’s not in the office, you’ll often find him on the course with the men’s club at Gresham Golf Course or staying active and fit with his family.
