2014
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 will be the result of specific injuries (many times caused
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 days and doctor visits. According to the U.S. Centers for
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 trait that we can develop over time through exercise. That’s
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 chronic musculoskeletal problem, there are several low-impact aerobic exercises that
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 can actually be dangerous as well. This is especially true
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 health conditions. In many states, spinal periodic screenings are offered
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 test dummies—that is, inanimate, human-like mannequins—to simulate the type and
Coping with “White Coat Syndrome”
Anxiety disorders should never be trivialized or dismissed out-of-hand. This is true even for disorders that aren’t well-recognized by the general public or are triggered in only one particular setting. These sorts of anxiety disorders can still have a profound effect on the quality of life of people who suffer
Focus on Footwear: The Trouble with Flip-Flops
Ask just about any chiropractor which type of footwear is the worst for your feet and back, and you’ll likely hear about two culprits: high heels and flip-flops. While high heels spell trouble for women, flip-flops are worn by men, women, teenagers, and children, making them a more ubiquitous health
Myth Buster: Chiropractors Aren’t “Real” Doctors!
It’s a myth that’s as old as it is untrue: “Chiropractors aren’t real doctors.” This unfortunate misconception has permeated popular culture and has likely kept many potential patients from receiving effective, drug-free and non-invasive treatments for musculoskeletal system issues. The notion that chiropractors aren’t real doctors is patently untrue: Chiropractors
