by drfred | Aug 19, 2015 | Back Pain, Children, Chiropractic, Posture
Every year families, students, schools and faculties prepare for the coming year. This year, more than 2.3 million students will attend Illinois schools. With the addition of laptops and electronic tablets to regular school supplies, most of the students are carrying...
by drfred | Aug 7, 2015 | Children, Diet, Nutrition
With school starting, I thought I’d share with you all one of the most important things you can do to help your child be at their best throughout the day: breakfast. It’s a simple but unfortunate fact of life these days. Just about everyone is pressed for time...
by drfred | Jul 8, 2015 | Back Pain, Children, Chronic Pain, Exercise
People often assume that lower back pain (LBP) is just a problem just for the elderly, or for middle-aged adults who have a history of physical wear and tear. But this is simply untrue. The fact is that over 31 million Americans live with lower back pain on a regular...
by drfred | Jul 6, 2015 | Children, Exercise
There’s a curious dynamic at work in youth sports these days. Maybe you’ve noticed? On the one hand, public health officials are worried about a broad decline in team sport participation among children. According to a recent survey, the number of kids between the ages...
by drfred | Oct 3, 2014 | Children, Chiropractic
One of the primary concerns for parents with a newborn is ensuring that the baby grows and develops normally. This is extremely important, since growth in the first year has a significant impact on the overall health and well-being of a child in later years. For...
