by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 7, 2026 | Health Articles

If you experience sharp, stabbing foot or heel pain—especially during your first steps in the morning—you might be suffering from plantar fasciitis. At Salina Family Chiropractic in Spokane, WA, we help patients walk comfortably again using a combination of chiropractic care, personalized foot support, and gentle corrective strategies. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 4, 2026 | Health Articles

The summer season is in full swing! As we enjoy the warm weather, barbecues, and the excitement of long-awaited vacations, are you feeling red with anger, white with pain, and emotionally blue with being park-benched with low back and leg pain? If so, read on. Understanding Sciatic Nerve Pain The sciatic nerve, the longest and...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 2, 2026 | Health Articles

Weekend warrior or seasoned athlete—why do injuries still happen? If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why did this happen to me?” after getting sidelined by an injury, you're not alone. Whether you're eager to return to the gym, the track, or the field, uncovering the clues behind athletic injury can make all the difference in recovery...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jul 1, 2026 | Zed

The Sun Pillar Light As Medicine From Conception To Recovery Provided by the ICPA I’m going to tell you something that might sound too simple to be true: Your body is designed to heal in the light. Not under fluorescent bulbs. Not scrolling your phone at 2 a.m. while nursing. Not inside four walls, wondering...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jun 30, 2026 | Health Articles

Whether you’re pounding the pavement, hitting the trails, or cycling through Spokane, WA, it’s important to make sure your body is aligned and ready to perform. At Salina Family Chiropractic, we help runners, walkers, and weekend warriors get the most out of their movement—by keeping their spine and joints moving at their best. Why Posture...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jun 29, 2026 | Health Articles

Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints for adults in the U.S., and spinal disc injuries are often the root cause—especially when pain becomes severe or persistent. Whether it’s a sharp jolt from lifting something wrong or lingering discomfort after activity, understanding how spinal discs function is key to finding lasting relief....
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jun 27, 2026 | Health Articles

Bloating, gas, abdominal pain, constipation, and irregular digestion—if you deal with these daily, you’re not alone. Many people in Spokane, WA are struggling with chronic digestive discomfort and relying on antacids or prescription medications that only mask symptoms. But what if the root cause isn’t just in your gut, but also in your spine? At...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jun 25, 2026 | Zed

"I Didn’t Become a Man until the Birth of my Daughter." Provided by the ICPA I witnessed my wife deliver our first child at a birth center. It was beautiful—a peaceful introduction to what natural birth could look like. When our second child came, things were different. He was born in our living room before...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jun 23, 2026 | Health Articles

Swipe Left on Quick Fixes: True Healing With Chiropractic Care In a world captivated by the instant gratification of TikTok reels, where solutions to life’s problems seem just a swipe away, the complex journey of healing and health often gets oversimplified. This rings especially true when considering the profound benefits of chiropractic care—a realm of healing that...
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by Dr. Joshua Salina | Jun 20, 2026 | Health Articles

Mr. Fix-It Provided by ICPA Rage, selfishness, and domination are not qualities of real men. I can remember the day, many years ago, when I first learned that my (fake) “male” tendency to want to fix everything is not something that is helpful in a relationship with a woman. “Surely if I could fix all...
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