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Backpack Safety
It is time for back to school. Kids are heading back to the classroom for another year of learning. It’s time for new books, new school supplies, and new backpacks! Backpack safety is a topic I often discuss with patients, especially those with children. Spinal misalignments can happen with improper backpack use. This can cause a
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Scoliosis can start in later life, too Adult degenerative scoliosis, or denovo scoliosis, is a structural change of the spine with a higher incidence than adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The aging population has resulted in more and more cases of this type of adult scoliosis. Studies suggest 30% of adults in their 60s will develop a denovo
Ergonomics
Proper ergonomics is important to have in order to prevent chronic pain and chronic stiffness in your body. It will also help you to be more productive at work and less tired at the end of the day. Having the proper tools are essential to having good ergonomics. However, knowing how to use those tools is
Luck? Or choices?
Do you depend on luck for your health? Or do you make conscious choices to be healthy every day? Believe it or not, health is a conscious choice. Genetics can play a role in your health, but what you do on a regular basis has a bigger impact. What you eat, how much you sleep, how
February is American Heart Month
The month of February reminds you take care of your heart. Your heart is an important muscle as it pumps blood to all the areas of your body. Your blood carries oxygen and nutrients that your organs need to work properly. Your heart also has its own electrical system. This electrical system controls the rate and
Water Intake and Your Spine
The body is amazing in how it works and connects together. While you may give little thought to your water intake and how it relates to your spine, not getting enough water may cause more damage than you think. Staying hydrated offers many benefits to your body, inside and out. Studies have shown, however, that up