Chelan chiropractor blog Move, feel, and live well.
45 articles by Dr. Nate on running, pain, nutrition, sleep and staying in the game.
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I Stopped at 52 Miles. I Was Not Tired.
October 30, 2026
32 Miles Felt Easy. That Was Never the Problem.
September 11, 2026
What Else Can This Body Do?
September 4, 2026
Heat Training for Triathlon: What a Cramping 10K Taught Me
August 27, 2026
Running 100 Miles Is Testing Me. The Cracks Are Showing.
August 14, 2026
22 Miles on a Fifth of the Fuel
August 7, 2026
14 Miles in a Dark Room: The Long Treadmill Run Nobody Posts About
July 31, 2026
I Run in Conditions I Hate. This Week I Found the Limit.
July 24, 2026
I Told My Wife, "If I Ever Decide to Run 100 Miles, Please Stop Me."
July 17, 2026
Sunlight Benefits for Athletes | Reduce Pain & Boost Recovery
March 26, 2026
The Athlete’s Edge: The One Thing That Helps Me Train Harder, Recover Faster, and Stay Injury-Free
August 15, 2025
Honoring Our Heroes: A Message to Firefighters in Chelan, Manson, Pateros, Wenatchee & Brewster
July 24, 2025
Why This Ultramarathon Runner is Terrified of a Triathlon (And Why You Should Care)
July 3, 2025
Most People Ignore These 6 Things… and That’s Why They’re Still Tired
June 12, 2025
Still Tired and Gaining Weight? You Might Be Missing This Hidden Hormone Fix
May 15, 2025
This Book Changed How I Think About Cancer A Thought-Provoking Look at Cancer and the New Biology of Water by Dr. Thomas Cowan
April 21, 2025
Why Your Jaw Might Be the Real Reason for Your Headaches, Neck Pain, and Fatigue (And Why Most Docs Completely Miss It)
April 17, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Book Fixed the Missing Link in My Health (and My Patients’)
April 16, 2025
Why Your Body Clock Might Be Making You Fat, Tired, and In Pain (And What to Do About It)
April 9, 2025
The Supplements I Take Daily (and Why You Should Too!)
February 11, 2025
Back Pain Killing Your Romance? – Here’s How to Fix It (For FREE This February!)
February 1, 2025
Is Mold Secretly Wrecking Your Health? Discover How to Take Control!
January 15, 2025
Winter Driving in Chelan, WA: Safety Tips to Keep You and Your Loved Ones Protected
January 11, 2025
The Pharmaceutical Myth: The Secret to Transforming Your Health
January 9, 2025
How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet—Starting Now
January 4, 2025
Light and Your Health: A Winter Guide to Thriving with Natural Light
December 11, 2024
The Morning Habits Every Athlete Should Steal from The Miracle Morning
December 5, 2024
Root Canal to Chronic Pain: What Your Teeth Say About Your Health
November 26, 2024
Gratitude: A Simple Path to Wellness
November 22, 2024
How I Stopped Winter Back Pain in Its Tracks with These 3 Easy Tips
November 20, 2024
The Ultimate Mattress Guide: Find the Best Mattress for Your Back and Sleep Health
November 16, 2024
Boost Athletic Performance By Fixing This One Hidden Issue
November 13, 2024
Feeling Stuck? These 5 Simple Habits Will Transform Your Health Journey
November 12, 2024
Reduce Whooping Cough Symptoms Naturally: A Parent’s Guide to Recovery
November 6, 2024
Navigating Election Season Stress: How Chiropractic Care Supports Mental and Physical Health
November 6, 2024
Refer a Friend, Heal a Community: How You Can Fight Loneliness with One Simple Step
September 30, 2024
Is Your Body Out of Balance? The 3 Health Areas Every Athlete Needs to Check
September 27, 2024
The Hidden Link Between Emotions and Pain: How Unresolved Emotions Keep You Stuck in Pain
September 25, 2024
Auto Accidents and Chiropractic: Why Immediate Care Is Crucial
September 19, 2024
Struggling with Foot or Ankle Pain? Here’s What Born to Run Can Teach You
September 18, 2024
From Pain to Performance: How Minimalist Shoes and Chiropractic Care Keep You Injury-Free
September 13, 2024
Lose Weight, Lose Pain: Discover the Joy of a Back Pain-Free Lifestyle
August 29, 2024
Stay Sun-Kissed: Top Natural Sunburn Alternatives
July 14, 2023
Ageless Journey: 5 Tips to Aging with Grace
May 3, 2023
"Losing your Mind?!" – 7 Steps to Stop Alzheimer’s & Dementia
May 3, 2023
Questions I get a lot
Should I see a chiropractor or a physical therapist for a running injury?
Both can help, and the best results usually come from combining hands-on care with the right strength and mobility work. A chiropractor focuses on how your joints, spine and soft tissue are moving; a physical therapist focuses mostly on guided rehab exercise.
At Living Well you get both sides: adjustments and soft-tissue work, plus a home exercise program to fix the weak link that caused the injury. If your exam shows you need imaging, a sports medicine doctor or a physical therapist, Dr. Nate will tell you and refer you, such as to Lake Chelan Physical Therapy.
Which supplements actually help recovery and inflammation?
It depends on your diet and what your body is missing, which is why I start with a nutrition assessment instead of a one-size-fits-all list. The ones with the most research for recovery are enough protein, turmeric, omega-3 fish oil, and vitamin D and magnesium if you're low.
Whole food magnesium is my favorite for muscle soreness. Ligament Complex is what I use for strain and sprain injuries. Turmeric/Boswellia is what I use for inflammation.
Disclaimer: supplements aren't evaluated by the FDA and aren't meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and you should check with your provider if you're pregnant, nursing or on medication.