June 30, 2010 | Posted by Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC
Local chiropractors in San Diego are saying that there is an increasing number of evidence suggesting that carrying heavy backpacks may lead to low back pain in children and adolescents. The exact reason for this remains unclear. Some scientists have theorized that a backpack filled with books, supplies and other school supplies places an immense amount of stress on a child’s spine. This results in sporadic, sometimes forceful pain. Few studies, however, have examined the way children sport backpacks and what effect carrying a pack in an irregular fashion can have on a child’s spinal column.
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June 10, 2010 | Posted by Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC
Last year over 3,300 children age 5-14 was treated in emergency rooms for this back-to-school related activity when it could have been avoided by seeing a properly trained chiropractor! Many parents don’t know what it is and how they can avoid it happening to their child?
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May 1, 2010 | Posted by Sean C.F. Hess
Shoes are among the most important things in our lives. For what reason? Because they carry us from place to place. Our feet are encased in shoes most of the day particularly if we leave the home. Working, playing, exercising, or doing anything more that requires us to be on our feet means we need a good, comfortable, supportive shoe. A multitude of people select their shoes according to what looks good with an outfit. This could be extremely damaging to your feet. There’s an alternative though: select engaging shoes that your feet will be pleased to wear. Get the thought out of your head that cosy shoes mean grandma style shoes. Consider Dansko womens sandals. Your granny might wear them too, but she can’t even know she is’s in style. She is going to be very aware of how good they feel on her feet.
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April 15, 2010 | Posted by Chris Curt
Outdoor chair cushions mean any kind of cushion used by chairs ordinarily placed outside of homes or buildings (by the pool, pavement, patio, outdoor patio, etc). These cushions are widely-used to reduce the effects of the uncomfortableness and hardness of seats, giving extra comfort and relaxation.
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March 29, 2010 | Posted by Sean C.R. Hess
Women who are pregnant need to buy maternity clothing to fit their larger size and, in many cases, new shoes also. This is because not only does the rest of their body tend to get larger, so do their feet. Some shoes make better decisions than others. You definitely don’t want to wear high heels or anything unstable since pregnancy has an affect on a women’s balance. Buying Dansko women’s sandals for pregnant ladies can be a good idea for a number of reasons.
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March 8, 2010 | Posted by Sean C.R. Hess
It’s an accepted fact that during pregnancy, one of the hardest things to handle is a sore back, muscles and feet. This is especially true toward the end of pregnancy, when that sweet little one is ultimately sufficiently large to join the world, but not quite prepared to make their arrival! During those last one or two weeks, it can be hard waiting to meet your small one, particularly when your entire body hurts, particularly your feet and back.
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November 21, 2009 | Posted by Philip Vincent
While you may routinely seek chiropractic care for yourself, you may be wondering if it is safe for your child. Chiropractic and children work well together. Starting from birth, children subjected to chiropractic care can benefit greatly.
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