Category: children

Back to School

Back to School for Kids: Setting the Stage for a Pain-Free Year

As the new academic year approaches, it’s essential to prioritize your child’s health. At The Back Dr, we offer a specialized “Back to School for Kids” program that focuses on early chiropractic care to ensure healthy posture and a pain-free school experience. Why Spinal Health Matters for Kids Children face unique challenges like heavy backpacks and prolonged sitting that can disrupt proper spinal alignment. Early intervention can: Correct Postural Imbalances: Prevent minor issues from becoming …

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Kids and Chiropractic Overcoming

Kids and Chiropractic: Overcoming Tech Neck, Improving Posture, and Performing Their Best

Be Smart With Your Smartphone and Look Up! As education steps into the digital age, many students will be e-learning in some capacity for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects are something all parents should be aware of.  For many students, e-learning may increase neck, mid-back, and low back pain. Spending six or more hours each day looking down at …

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Week 4 – Why Growing Up Regular is a Good Thing (a)

Why Growing Up Regular is a Good Thing

Bottom Line: Constipation is a common issue many for children. It also stinks for parents. No one enjoys luring their child to the potty with a reward hanging in the balance for a job well done. But, for many families, the frequency of bowel movements with your child can have a significant impact on your quality of life.  Fortunately, most cases of constipation aren’t a medical emergency and can be resolved without the use of …

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Week 3 – Kids and Colic (a)

Kids and Colic

Bottom Line: There’s nothing like the sound of a colicky baby. If you’ve experienced this in the past, I hope that sentence didn’t send shivers down your spine. Colic is characterized by intense crying and fussiness for 3 or more hours a day, which conveniently starts just about the time you are getting ready to sit down and relax for the night!  The symptoms associated with colic typically peak at around six weeks old and …

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Week 2 – The ADHD Generation (a)

The ADHD Generation

Bottom Line: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is commonly identified when a child has difficulty paying attention and controlling their behavior. Over the past ten years, we have witnessed the rate of children diagnosed with ADHD increase by 42%. The potential for over-diagnosis has caused a lightning rod of controversy within the medical profession as doctors have begun to speak out about the number of prescriptions that are filled each year for powerful stimulants such as …

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Week 1 – The Truth About Ear Infections (a)

The Truth About Ear Infections

Bottom Line: Chronic ear infections, or otitis media, can be frustrating for both a child and their parents. While the child is dealing with the painful inflammation and fluid build-up in the middle ear, many parents find it challenging to decide the best treatment and course of action. Why It Matters: Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their kids to the doctor. Nearly five out of six children will experience at least …

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Developing a Healthy Child

Developing a Healthy Child

Bottom Line: “It takes a village to raise a child.” You’ve probably heard that quote in the past, and there is a lot of truth behind it. During childhood and adolescence, our bodies and minds grow at an unprecedented rate and set the foundation for the rest of our life. Our development is forged through the challenges and new experiences we encounter growing up. Top researchers have discovered that our experiences around food, movement and …

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Growing Up with Good Posture

Growing Up with Good Posture

Bottom Line: “Sit up straight!” We’ve all heard it (or said it) a million times, but many people aren’t aware that poor posture as a kid can create health challenges later in life. Rounded shoulders (scapular protrusion), swayback (lumbar hyperlordosis) and a hunched upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis) are all postural imbalances that place a tremendous amount of stress on the spine. The muscles supporting your spine consequently must work harder to support your body weight …

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The Importance Of Good Posture For Kids

As we become more dependent on technology in the 21st century, kids are spending an increased amount of time in front of screens with little regard for their posture. Now days with almost everything done online it becomes extremely important for your kids to be mindful of their posture.   A study by the Australian Government reports that kids are spending more than the recommended two-hours per day limit on screens. The study found that …

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How Heavy is That Backpack

How Heavy is that Backpack?

Bottom Line: Even though an iPad can store an entire library worth of books, most kids still trudge to and from school each day carrying an oversized and overweight backpack filled with heavy textbooks. While it may not seem like a big deal, recent studies have shown that carrying the weight of a typical backpack is one of the top reasons for kids to have back pain.   Why it Matters:  A vast majority of …

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