Children
Managing Knee Pain in Children
Knee pain in children is a frequent concern for parents, particularly those with active kids involved in local sports or rigorous daily activities. While often dismissed as simple “growing pains,”…
Read MoreSpinal Pain in Schoolkids from Backpack Use
Recent study shows that wearing heavy backpacks can cause pain in children.
Read MorePOST-WORKOUT FUELING
Fueling your athlete after a workout
Read More“Text Neck”
A Modern Epidemic of Poor Posture, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Arm/Hand Neurological Symptoms and Accelerated Spinal Degenerative Arthritis [“Text Neck” and “Tech Neck” are synonymous] On Monday, March 3, 2018,…
Read MoreFEVER is not a bad thing
Fevers caused by the body’s immune system are not dangerous. While it can be frightening to have your child run a moderate to high fever, it is simply their body…
Read MoreIs your child’s backpack heavy enough?
Your first reaction to this seemingly ridiculous question might be “of course, in fact it’s too heavy!” But take a closer look – we’re talking nutrition here. Because we’re parents…
Read MoreWhat parents can do to help prevent childhood obesity
Researchers recently identified the 3 biggest factors that influence children’s weight. As parents we need to nurture ourselves as well, pay attention to our own BMI and model healthy habits.…
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