Archive for the ‘posture’ Category

kids book bags and posture

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Did you know that carrying heavy book bags and sitting in class for extended periods of time are the main causes for pinched nerves and back strain in school age children. Many kids have their back backs and book bags hang too low or over one shoulder instead of both. I know, you need to look cool right. I have a nice picture of the hunchback of notre dame you can hang in your locker. jk. if you have children in school that are using back packs, ask them if their backs are sore and or stiff. Bring them by our scottsdale chiropractic office and have them checked for pinched nerves, and bring the back pack we will adjust it for them to the right level.

Dr. Mike…

Dr. Michael Halsam
AZ Chiropractic Wellness
480 607 4436

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Auto Accidents and Chiropractic

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Did you know that a collision at just ten miles per hour can result in a permanent spinal problem? did you know that an auto accident causes someone’s neck to lose its normal postural curvature, immediatley after the whiplash motion.  This loss of normal lordotic curvature of the cerical spine changes the normal ranges of motion that the neck bends, twists, leans, tilts etc in all directions.  Besides causing an increase of pain and discomfort in the neck from the pinched nerves, this abnormal range of motion can immediately increase the likelihood of developing arthritis and degeneration in their neck.  Through a series of cervical adjustments, and soft tissue treatments, you can regain the normal curve of the neck and prevent the arthritis in the neck from even beginning.

If you know of someone who has been in an auto accident - or any collision or bad fall - and is experiencing pain, have them call me to get their spine checked as soon as possible.

– Dr. Mike

Dr. Michael Halsam
Scottsdale Chiropractor
AZ Chiropractic Wellness Center
480-607-4436

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Posted in Chiropractic tip of the day, arthritis, auto accidents, chiropractic, pinched nerves, posture, spinal degeneration, whiplash | 6 Comments »