It’s back to school and your children will soon be hunched over desks. They will also be carrying heavy backpacks over their shoulders and will be back into their extra curricular activities. The long hours of sitting and extra weight they carry in their backpacks can cause posture problems and low back pain. Here are some tips to help posture problems and low back pain as your children head back to school. The percent of children (about 18%) and teenagers (about 66%) who get low back pain … [Read more...]
Exercise Helps Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you might want to be aware that exercise can help your migraines. Recent research has shown that regular aerobic exercise can decrease the number of days per month you suffer from migraines. Migraines are the top cause of disability worldwide between the ages of 15-49. (1) One migraine can put you down for the count for several hours or days. Migraines are also the most common headache responsible for disrupting family life and missed work. (2, 3, 4, 5, … [Read more...]
Can Chiropractic Care Fix You in One Visit?
You’ve had low back pain or neck pain for months. Or maybe you have suffered from headaches for years or an entirely different health issue other than pain. Your friend has recommended you see their chiropractor. You’ve been told by your friend that their chiropractor can perform “miracles”. So you make an appointment and you have an expectation that chiropractic care will fix you in one visit. Is this expectation realistic? I’ve been a Chiropractor since 1995, … [Read more...]