by drfred | Nov 18, 2015 | Balance
If you’ve ever watched a large group of children playing outside for any length of time, you know that falls are just a routine part of their young lives. They usually pick themselves up, dust themselves off and get right back into the action. As we get older, we (of...
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...
by drfred | Aug 14, 2014 | Balance, Exercise
If you are middle-aged (40-60, by some definitions) or older, here is a 15-second self-test for you. Do you often find yourself needing to sit down or steady yourself against a table when putting on your shoes or stepping into pants? Do you increasingly need to use...
by drfred | Aug 2, 2014 | Back Pain, Balance, Chiropractic, Exercise
Back pain can have a truly negative effect on your professional life as well as your lifestyle. It can be difficult to get out of bed and make the morning commute. Then—depending on what you do for a living—pain and limited mobility can take a huge toll on your...