We’ve Got Your Back! When it comes to back problems, the causes are extremely diverse and poorly understood by the medical profession. This is one of the reasons back problems can be so difficult to manage. Fortunately, no other health care profession spends more time studying the back, neck and spine than does the chiropractor. This is why chiropractors have such great success with those suffering from back and neck problems. If you’ve tried other forms of care and are still suffering, do your back a favor and give chiropractic a try. Source: Spine 2003;28:1899-1905

Starting Back Smarts Early On Two recent studies highlight the importance of proper backpack use in children. According to these studies, heavy backpack use in schoolchildren can lead to the development of both poor posture and back pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, the following tips should be practiced: • Keep backpack weight no greater than 10 percent of child's bodyweight. • Backpack should not hang greater than 4 inches below the waistline. • Keep pointy/bulky objects away from area that rests on child's back. • Avoid purchasing over-sized backpacks. • Wear both shoulder straps to distribute weight evenly. • Be sure shoulder straps are both wide and padded. • Shoulder straps should be adjustable so backpack can be properly fitted. Source: American Chiropractic Association.

An Apple A Day… We all know that leading a healthy lifestyle is essential for general good health. Research also shows that leading a healthy lifestyle is important for those wishing to avoid back problems. Seemingly non-related characteristics and habits, such as smoking and being overweight, have been demonstrated to significantly contribute to back pain. If you suffer from back problems, seek care from an expert… that would be us! We specialize in locating, fully explaining and treating the cause of your back pain, and not just masking the symptoms. Source: Spine 2003;28:1860-1868