by drfred | Dec 7, 2015 | Chiropractic
There’s no doubt about it—pain can be a very powerful motivator. In fact, acute or chronic pain—typically in the back, neck, hips or shoulders—is one of the most common reasons that people visit a chiropractor. Although patients want the chiropractor to help with the...
by drfred | Nov 4, 2015 | Chiropractic
Chiropractic care has evolved a great deal over the past century, with skilled practitioners around the world introducing new techniques to meet the clinical needs of their patients. The foundation of spinal manipulation—the basic procedure most people associate with...
by drfred | Oct 30, 2015 | Chiropractic, Electrical Stimulation
Modern electro-stimulation therapy (also called electrotherapy) is a type of treatment used by chiropractors and other health care practitioners to relieve chronic and acute pain and to speed the healing of damaged tissues. While scientists don’t fully understand the...
by drfred | Sep 2, 2015 | Back Pain, Children, Chiropractic, Posture
American kids are suffering from back pain and neck pain earlier in their lives and in larger numbers than ever before. And if you’re a parent of school-age children, it’s important for you to know that overweight, improperly designed, and misused backpacks may be one...
by drfred | Aug 26, 2015 | Back Pain, Children, Chiropractic, Posture
Earlier this month, we posted an article about how to choose the right backpack for your child. Below is an infographic that shows exactly how an improper backpack can be damaging to your child’s posture as well as their joints. Infographic Source: The...
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...
