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 […]
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My 3 Best Treatments for Headaches and Migraines
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 […]
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I’m ba-aack! (From maternity leave!)
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 […]
Dr. O’s Tips: Alignment is Necessary for Optimal Health
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, […]
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