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...]
Why Regular Chiropractic Check-ups are Important for You and Your Family (Part 1)
Do you worry you will end up immobile and in chronic pain like your parents or grandparents? Does your child keep getting injured or sick? Do you want your child to perform optimally in school or in their sport? Do you feel like you are hunched over and have poor posture? Do you feel your balance and strength are failing you? Do you worry about falling? These are important questions to ask yourself in regards to the present and future heath of you and your … [Read more...]
Five Common Causes of Knee Pain
Do you have a hard time walking long distances because of knee pain? You used to love going for runs, but your knees are too painful to run anymore. Long walks with your spouse, dog, or golf buddies are no longer possible. Maybe your knees even ache randomly at rest? In this article, I will discuss five common causes of knee pain and what I do to treat them. Knee pain affects about 25% of adults and limits a person’s mobility and quality of life. (1, 2, 3, 4) I struggled with numerous … [Read more...]