10-13 year olds carry, on average, 25.3 pounds, almost 3 times the recommended load on their growing spines! That’s a lot of stress on the spine and tension on the nervous system structures protected within. In 2013 alone, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission cited 5,415 backpack-related injuries treated in emergency rooms. Here are some […]
Headaches, especially migraines, affect many people’s quality of life. Severe headaches or migraines are very common, women being more than twice as likely to experience debilitating headaches (10% of men, and 21.8% of women based on a 2009 CDC review) (1). Migraine sufferers are often given medication to cope, and sometimes a long list of […]
I’m so happy to announce after a long break to focus on taking care of baby boy and myself, I’m coming back to practice and moving into a great location right downtown! I’m available by appointment at Essex Family Chiropractic on Main Street in Gloucester. If you never have before, or if you’ve stopped taking care […]
Alignment is critical for optimal health. When you get a new car, it is properly aligned, drives straight, and pressure is distributed evenly onto the tires. Over time, little misalignments happen from accidents, mild fender benders, or even bumping a curb or driving over potholes. When the steering system is out of alignment over time, […]
