by drfred | Jan 8, 2016 | Back Pain, Posture
Your grandparents just didn’t have this problem when they shopped for a new mattress. And your parents probably didn’t have it either. What problem are we talking about? Too much variety! There are so many different kinds of mattresses to choose from today that the...
by drfred | Dec 9, 2015 | Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Mental Health
Over the past few decades, healthcare researchers and clinicians have come to recognize that physical, psychological and emotional well-being are very closely linked and that they can influence each other in very complex ways. Some refer to this general idea as 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...
by drfred | Jul 15, 2015 | Back Pain, Balance, Chronic Pain, Posture
While women have worn high heels for decades (and for centuries in some cultures), today’s medical researchers and healthcare professionals aren’t fans. This is because there’s a much greater appreciation of the price that modern women pay for “high” fashion in terms...
