Sep
16
So you bought a good backpack, made sure it is being worn on both shoulders- what else can you do? 1.Weigh the pack when it is full. A backpack should weigh no more than 10% of an elementary student’s weight, 15% for older students. 2.What else is he/she carrying? What about those extra-curricular activities? Monitor […]
Jun
11
We are having a beautiful spring this year- everything seems very green and I think the plants are a bit ahead of schedule. While I may not be able to give you gardening advice, I certainly can help you stay healthy as you work in your garden. Plan your work day. In NS, our weather […]
Feb
11
When I explain the risk of stroke to my patients, I get one of three reactions: 1. Shock- they have never heard of this risk. 2. Fear – Well-meaning friends and family have told them a little bit about it- just enough to scare them. 3. Ambivalence – Just fix the pain, please! The risk […]
Sep
10
Many people wonder why kids should be checked by a chiropractor. If you and your child have been in a car accident recently, then visiting a car accident chiropractor is recommended. Admittedly, their lives are not like adults, but they should be checked for different reasons. For starters, the birth process may have been hard on […]
Jul
8
Now that the warm weather is finally here, you don’t want to waste a moment of it! So, if your idea of a fun summer is playing sports, a trip to the chiropractor may be help you reduce overuse injuries and improve performance. Chiropractors are trained to analyze how well your spine and nervous system […]
Jun
7
To avoid back pain, here are a few simple tips: 1. Air travel: Get a small cushion or tuck a sweater behind your lower back as support. Get up and pace the aisle if possible, especially on longer flights. Do NOT swing your bag off the carousel- stand in front of it & lift it […]
