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Maxwell Moore
Chiropractor
Dr. Maxwell Moore is a chiropractor practicing in Portola Valley, CA. Dr. Moore specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system while improving each patient's functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Moore is a certified mobility specialist and is FRC certified. His specialty is finding and correcting improper movement patterns in his patients, which may be the cause of their pain and discomfort.
5 years
Experience
Maxwell Moore
- Portola Valley, CA
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
Chirp vs Chiro
Patients have been asking me lately about what my opinion is on the newest form of foam rolling technology, the Chirp. Previously, my only experience so far with it had been the...
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Why Chiropractic Is Deemed Essential Through COVID
We at Portola Valley Chiropractic have been honored to be able to provide high-quality care to our patients throughout the entire year. In fact, we didn't close our doors a single...
Why is my lower back pain worse in the morning?
Pain worse in the morning that relieves throughout the day with motion and activity generally indicates degenerative changes in the spine. The older we get, the more likely it READ MORE
Pain worse in the morning that relieves throughout the day with motion and activity generally indicates degenerative changes in the spine. The older we get, the more likely it is to have some of these changes occur. These changes to your spine are fairly permanent but the pain you are getting can be alleviated. Luckily, this condition is very common and can be treated easily with chiropractic care. Check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com to learn more.
How do you relieve lower back pain fast?
There are many ways to relieve back pain. One common way is to take a pain pill otherwise known a an NSAID. However, these pills only provide temporary relief and the pain will READ MORE
There are many ways to relieve back pain. One common way is to take a pain pill otherwise known a an NSAID. However, these pills only provide temporary relief and the pain will normally come back again. If you are looking for a longer term solution, consider finding a local chiropractor. Chiropractors look at what is structurally going on in your back and address the issues you might have with adjustments, therapeutic modalities, and corrective exercises. To learn more check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
Is walking good for lower back pain?
This all depends on what is causing your low back pain. If degenerative changes are causing your pain (which is unlikely at your age) then walking and movement can help relieve READ MORE
This all depends on what is causing your low back pain. If degenerative changes are causing your pain (which is unlikely at your age) then walking and movement can help relieve the pain and make your body generally more functional. However, if your back pain was caused by an injury or even a disc herniation, then rest is what you need to get better. For more information, check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
How long does it take to fix bad posture?
There is no definite time table to fix bad posture because it varies with everyone's differing anatomy and the amount of time they commit to it. I can tell you that simply "thinking" READ MORE
There is no definite time table to fix bad posture because it varies with everyone's differing anatomy and the amount of time they commit to it. I can tell you that simply "thinking" about having good posture is usually not enough. After putting yourself in a position of good posture it usually takes less than a minute to slough back into your normal poor posture. To achieve good posture, have someone evaluate your workstation to see if you have the ideal monitor height, key board height, and chair base. Also, if you have forward head posture try doing exercises to strengthen your deep neck flexors like pushing your head backwards into a car headrest for one minute while you're stuck in traffic. For more good info, please check out our website at https://portolavalleychiro.com
How do you know if you need a neck adjustment?
If you have neck pain or notice a difference in range of motion when you rotate to either side then you might be in need of a neck adjustment. Some people thing that adjusting READ MORE
If you have neck pain or notice a difference in range of motion when you rotate to either side then you might be in need of a neck adjustment. Some people thing that adjusting the neck is scary or dangerous but it has been proven in many research articles to be a safe and effective way to address neck pain. For more information check out our website at This all depends on what is causing your low back pain. If degenerative changes are causing your pain (which is unlikely at your age) then walking and movement can help relieve the pain and make your body generally more functional. However, if your back pain was caused by an injury or even a disc herniation, then rest is what you need to get better. For more information, check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
Is bed rest good for back pain?
This all depends on what is causing your low back pain. If degenerative changes are causing your pain (which is unlikely at your age) then walking and movement can help relieve READ MORE
This all depends on what is causing your low back pain. If degenerative changes are causing your pain (which is unlikely at your age) then walking and movement can help relieve the pain and make your body generally more functional. However, if your back pain was caused by an injury or even a disc herniation, then rest is what you need to get better. For more information, check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
How can you tell if your spine is out of alignment?
If you have back pain or notice a difference in range of motion when you rotate to either side then your spine might be misaligned and you might be in need of an adjustment. For READ MORE
If you have back pain or notice a difference in range of motion when you rotate to either side then your spine might be misaligned and you might be in need of an adjustment. For more information check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
How long does it take to realign a sprained ankle?
With the proper treatments and therapies, it should take 6-8 weeks to full heal a sprained ankle. Make sure you do not do any excessive movements on that ankle while it is healing READ MORE
With the proper treatments and therapies, it should take 6-8 weeks to full heal a sprained ankle. Make sure you do not do any excessive movements on that ankle while it is healing and always wear a brace as your doctor instructs you to. That being said, it is important to take the brace off every day for a few minutes of rehabilitative exercise to strengthen your ankle as it heals. For more good information, please check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
Should you let a chiropractor crack your neck?
Absolutely! We are professionals at adjusting. It has been shown in many research articles that adjusting the neck is a safe and effective way to treat neck pain. For more information READ MORE
Absolutely! We are professionals at adjusting. It has been shown in many research articles that adjusting the neck is a safe and effective way to treat neck pain. For more information please check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
Is massage good for frozen shoulder?
Massage is great for a frozen shoulder. On top of that, you should work with a chiropractor or physical therapist to do rehabilitative and corrective exercises on your shoulder READ MORE
Massage is great for a frozen shoulder. On top of that, you should work with a chiropractor or physical therapist to do rehabilitative and corrective exercises on your shoulder to build back its range of motion. Otherwise, feel free to get that shoulder massaged. For more good information please check out our website at portolavalleychiro.com
