Think about it...Does your child carry around a heavy backpack? There are starting to be more reports of younger adults and children experiencing back pain. One of the major contributors to these reports is kids carrying backpacks that are too heavy or they're carrying them on one shoulder. Carrying an overweight backpack all day every day can cause some major discomfort in your child's low back. Repetitive stress issues make up a majority of the cases that I see in the offic

Think about it...Should I use heat or ice? This is one of the most common questions that I get on a daily basis. "Hey Doc! Should I use heat or ice?" People are so quick to put heat on painful areas. That is a bad idea due to the fact that it will only enhance the pain and swelling. If the issue is a new or acute injury, ice is going to be your best friend. With chronic issues heat will most likely be more beneficial. With an acute injury or recent pain flare up ice will be t

Think about it…Do you sit too much? The average adult is seated for about 70% of their waking hours. Now, I know you can’t stand or be on the move 24/7, but this excess sitting is causing negative effects on your health. One of the main reasons why being more sedentary is on the rise is due to an increase in the number of desk jobs. There are more and more studies being done because of the rise in these types of jobs, and the results are astounding. Risk of certain cancers st