by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Anatomy & Physiology
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, but the condition is seldom portrayed in the popular media. In late 2014 and early 2015, an independent film called “Cake” starring Jennifer Aniston did just that. According to many reviewers, Aniston did an...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Home Health & Safety
You’re not alone. Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) are very common neck injuries caused by a rapid distortion of the cervical vertebrae. Such distortion occurs when the head undergoes a sudden stop while moving at speed, jarring the muscles and ligaments of...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Anatomy & Physiology
“Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where you backbone ought to be.” -Clementine Paddleford, American Writer (1898 – 1967) It’s no accident that so many philosophers and writers have used the backbone as a metaphor for discipline, force of will...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Occupational Health & Safety,Preventative Care
Whether you’re an Apple fan, an Android lover or a hardcore Microsoft user, there’s no denying the popularity of tablet computers that is causing the neck or shoulder pain. The numbers speak for themselves-technology market analysts estimate that over 200...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Children's Health
A growing number of families in the U.S.-both parents and children-are discovering the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including chiropractic care. The good news is that you’re never too young or too old to benefit from the types of...