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Dr. Kevin Wong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orinda Chiropractic and Laser Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saatva sat down with California-based chiropractor and Saatva health consultant Dr. Kevin Wong to discuss the importance of restorative sleep in recovery and health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What inspired you to become a chiropractor, and what has kept you passionate about the profession for nearly three decades?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many people in our world who suffer from various aches and pains. Headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, hip pain, knee pain, foot and ankle pain. What people may not realize is that one of the few professions that can work on all of these areas and actually FIX most problems is Chiropractic. As a profession, we talk to patients, understand their pain, and look at the whole body to put together the puzzle of what is ailing them. Often, this involves overlapping body systems because the area someone points to as the pain may not be the actual source. The detective work, the personal relationships we develop with patients, and the satisfaction of identifying the patterns in what is going on in a patient’s body are all reasons I love this job. We use our hands, along with some of our adjunct tools and therapy machines, to help patients feel better naturally. No prescription drugs, no surgery, no covering up symptoms. This profession has been around since 1895, so it works. I absolutely love becoming part of people’s lives and helping them to feel their best and be happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your practice specializes in everything from sports injuries to pediatric care and foot biomechanics. How has that broad perspective shaped the way you approach patient care?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over my 30 years of practice, I have been honored to teach numerous chiropractic continuing education classes across the United States and internationally. One of my golden rules is “the more techniques and therapies you know how to use, the more patients you will help”. I am 5′ 6″ and shrinking. As a smaller, shorter Chiropractor, I have to get resourceful to handle larger, taller patients. Being able to treat infants, children, adults, the elderly, athletes, non-athletes, and all kinds of people is important. Having a diversified practice with people, chiropractic techniques, and modalities provides me the ability to treat just about everyone. I put special emphasis on the jaw, shoulders, feet, and ankles, which are my favorite parts of the body to work on. The body’s entire foundation is your two feet. The way they support you and bear weight establishes patterns that will be visible from the toes to the nose. My practice philosophy and foundation are “supporting your body from the ground up.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people think discomfort starts in the back, but you’ve often emphasized the importance of the feet and overall biomechanics. Why is that connection so important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your feet are the foundation of your body. They support your weight, help align your posture, and absorb the impact of daily movement. Each step creates a force that travels from the ground up through your body. When your heel strikes the ground, it experiences forces of up to 5Gs. Ideally, your feet absorb about 30% of that shock, reducing the stress transmitted to the joints, spine, and even the head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, nearly 90% of people have some degree of flat feet, which limits this natural shock absorption. As a result, more force travels upward through the body within milliseconds, increasing the likelihood of joint stress, strain, and dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the body is interconnected, problems in the feet can contribute to pain elsewhere. Conditions such as plantar fasciitis, flat arches, or improper footwear can alter biomechanics and lead to issues in the knees, hips, lower back, and neck. This is why I emphasize a foot-focused approach to identifying and treating pain at its source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common conditions related to foot dysfunction include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n