Cheryl Kent, D.C. 

There are a lot of benefits to running. Setting goals and increasing running ability is exhilarating; however, it can also be disappointing if injury strikes. Unfortunately, running injuries are not rare, which is not that surprising when you consider that each step causes a runner to absorb a force three to four times her own body weight![i] The most common running injuries are plantar fascitis, runner’s knee, shin splints, and IT band syndrome. While many of these injuries

The end of Summer marks the start of new beginnings, including a new school year. Going back-to-school can produce stress to your body...

Poor posture in children has become an epidemic. While you may be familiar with the causes of poor posture – heavy backpacks and slouching over an iPhone or video game to name a few – the long term effects of poor posture can be devastating. If gone unchecked and untreated, poor posture that starts in childhood can grow into a lifetime of aches and pains. Here are 3 reasons to check your child’s posture early: 1. Spinal Curvature – as the body succumbs to improper posture,

Foot pain is a common complaint that can be related to flat feet and arches that are very high, as well as to the type of footwear you tend to wear. Even though it’s common, you shouldn’t overlook or ignore heel or foot pain, since it can limit your mobility and prevent you from participating in your regular activities. What’s more, foot pain–including that “pain in heel of foot” you’re feeling–can result in the development of pain elsewhere in your body if it affects the way

Stop reading this for a minute—and think about your shoulders. Where are they? Are they rounded? Are they causing a strain in your neck? Many of us have little or no awareness of our posture, but poor posture can contribute to a host of problems, including muscle pain and injury when performing regular activities, such as getting dressed or carrying groceries. The good news is that it’s easy to take control of our upper-body posture. When our upper body is in alignment, we

A parent's guide to a successful and injury-free season. On the one hand you want your young athlete to excel, grow and succeed at their chosen sport. On the other hand it seems like everybody out there wants to put their hands in your wallet. It’s a real balancing act (as if just being a parent wasn’t tough enough, right?) No matter what your sport, we believe that reducing your athlete’s risk to injury is the top priority. It doesn’t matter how amazing they are at their

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As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among both children and young adults. More than 13,700 kids aged 5 to 18 were treated in hospitals and doctors’ offices for backpack-related injuries in a single year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) advises parents and caregivers to pay close attention to children’s posture and not wait for them to comp