Does your child slouch? Maybe it�s due to a too-big backpack, or from a too-low computer. In some cases, slouching is a tall kid�s adaptation to life with shorter friends. Nearly every mother has said �Stand up straight!� And while good posture will help the child �look better� and appear more confident, there are plenty of physical reasons why it�s… Read More
Scoliosis is described as lateral abnormal curvature of the backbone. Broadly speaking, there are two types of scoliosis, nonstructural and structural Nonstructural Scoliosis: There is not any structural abnormality in the backbone although in this kind of scoliosis, the spine has a curvature. The curvature is to an illness process or routine in reaction to. The spine is structurally regular with… Read More
Generally, the true cause of scoliosis is unknown. This is medically identified as idiopathic scoliosis. It commonly develops in the pre-teen and teen years and it usually runs in families. There are two types of scoliosis: non-structural or functional and structural. Functional Scoliosis Nonstructural or functional scoliosis is characterized when a structurally normal spine begins to develop a lateral curvature… Read More
Older adults who don't have a history of cardiovascular problems don't benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, says a new study of seniors with high blood pressure and moderately high cholesterol. Researchers from New York University School of Medicine studied the data from 2,867 older adults and found that they had the same risk of dying as seniors who didn't… Read More
One-third of the world's population is overweight, with the prevalence of obesity doubling in 70 countries since 1980, and bulging waistlines are driving up health problems such as cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In the United States, 13 percent of children and young adults are obese, the most of any other… Read More
Chiropractic treatment has been associated with pain relief ever since it became part of the public consciousness. If you have a sore back, shoulder, or neck you head to the chiropractor for an adjustment and all-natural pain relief. But is pain the only reason to see a El Paso chiropractor? �New studies from the Journal of the American Medical Association… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. � Tobi Amusan finds redemption as she won�her first NCAA title in the 100m hurdles at historic Hayward Stadium on the final day of the NCAA Championships, Saturday evening. �Amusan is another special talent. She executed her race very well and all the hard work she put in this season paid off,� head coach Mika Laaksonen… Read More
Related Articles Eugene, Or. � It was a bittersweet victory for the Miners as UTEP�s freshman Emmanuel Korir captured his second NCAA title in the 800m at the historic Hayward Stadium on Friday evening. Running in the 800m final were both freshman Michael Saruni and Korir, who were favored to finish the event No. 1 and No. 2. Korir, a… Read More
Chiropractic received a boost from some major national sources in recent months. Here�s a recap. 1. American College of Physicians issues new guideline for low-back pain treatment The American College of Physicians (ACP) published a new low-back pain treatment guideline recommending first using non-invasive, non-drug treatments, including spinal manipulation, before resorting to drug therapies. The guideline was published Feb. 14,… Read More
A cervicogenic headache begins in the cervical spine, or the neck. Sometimes these headaches mimic migraine headache symptoms. Initially, discomfort may start intermittently, spread to one side (unilateral) of the individual head, and become nearly continuous. Furthermore, pain can be exacerbated by neck movements or a particular neck place (eg, eyes centered on a pc monitor). Possible Causes of Cervicogenic… Read More