Gait Analysis Hits its Stride
“Gait” isn’t a word that you’re likely to hear very often these days. And if you do hear it (assuming you’re not a healthcare professional of some sort), chances are that you’re watching a horse race or some other kind…
Patient Satisfaction with Chiropractic Care: By the Numbers
There’s no shortage of evidence that chiropractic care helps many millions of people every year. From clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals to online testimonials published on popular review and directory sites by individual patients who want to share their…
CAM and the Quiet Evolution of Healthcare. Chiropractic is an Important Part of a New Holistic Care Model
There’s no doubt about it. Healthcare has changed dramatically over the past few years. Some changes have been on the scientific or technical frontier—advances in gene therapy, new discoveries about the human microbiome and the introduction of breakthrough medical devices…
Back Pain Nation: What Experience Should Be Teaching Us
“80% of the world’s population will experience back pain at some point in their lives.” When it comes to back pain, this is easily the most widely quoted statistic in the mainstream media. And while the majority of this pain…
For Many Kids, Back to School Means Back to the Doctor. Here’s How Parents Can Help
With Halloween two weeks behind us and Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, most school-age children are back in the classroom and (hopefully) have adapted to the fall routine. For some kids, though, the fall routine includes lots of sick…
Riddle Me This: How Is Willpower Like a Muscle?
Question: How is willpower like a muscle? Answer: The more you use it, the stronger it becomes. It’s true! While we’re not all gifted with the same amount the stuff, willpower—whether you call it willpower, self-control or personal discipline—is a…
Top 5 Low-Impact Aerobic Exercises for Winter Fitness
Everyone knows that exercise is essential to maintaining your health. However, not everyone is able to perform the kinds of high-impact exercises that are hard on the joints. Whether your particular concern relates to aging, injury, or some type of…
Balance, Reflexes and Senior Health
It’s sad but true: As we get older, our balance tends to deteriorate and our reflexes tend to slow. When you’re aware that it’s happening, it can be very frustrating. But when you’re not aware of these gradual changes, they…
Why Do Schools Perform Spinal Screenings?
Many schoolchildren around the country are required to undergo spinal screenings at school when they enter certain grades. Some states require a simple manual spinal screening, while others do the screening alongside a mandatory BMI assessment and checks for chronic…
A Day in the Life of a Crash Test Dummy
Crash test dummies. You probably don’t think about them very much (if at all), but you may owe them much more than you realize when it comes to your health and safety on the nation’s roads. Automobile makers use crash…
