Can texting create a pain in your neck?

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Text messaging has emerged as one of America’s primary forms of communication, especially among younger generations. This is unfortunate for the spine, a structure which was not designed to engage with a pocket computer for prolonged periods of time. At Holmes Chiropractic, we are watching the text message take its toll on the 21st century’s most avid communicators. Overuse of a cell phone poses a postural problem: the severe angle that the head takes in order to send and receive messages is putting excess stress on the neck and shoulder muscles.

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Chiropractic for Kids

Dr. Holmes adjusting a child's spine

Why do we set such store by keeping up the health of our children’s teeth but not their musculoskeletal health? It is an interesting paradox when you consider that many spinal problems begin in childhood and intensify with age. As a child grows and learns to participate in the human experience, their spine begins its navigation through the daily wears and tears of life. A structure that is used for every movement and action should be maintained with regular check ups.

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Health Resources

The following resources have been assembled to provide you with more chiropractic wellness care information available on the internet.

Chiropractic Directory

www.Chiropractor-Pages.com

Chiropractic Organizations

www.Chiropractic.org 
www.ChiropracticIsSafe.org 
www.ChiropracticResearchReview.com 
www.WorldChiropracticAlliance.com

 

Wellness Coaching

www.DiscoverWellnessCoaching.com

Wellness for Kids

www.BAM.gov 
www.ICPA4kids.org 
www.JWTumbles.com 
www.KidsHealth.org 
www.My-Gym.com 
www.NutritionExplorations.org/kids/

Exercise and Nutrition

www.BodyForLife.com 
www.CompassionateCooks.com 
www.CorePerformance.com 
www.Ediets.com 
www.FoodRevolution.org 
www.IFIC.org  
www.SparkPeople.com 
www.TruthPublishing.com 
www.WestonAPrice.org 
www.WHFoods.org 
www.WholeHealthMD.com

Fitness Centers

www.24HourFitness.com 
www.BallyFitness.com 
www.Curves.com 
www.FrogsFit.com 
www.GoldsGym.com

Thought and Meditation

www.Chopra.com 
www.DrWayneDyer.com 
www.KenWilber.com 
www.TM.org

Life Coach

www.FindACoach.com
www.TheIACC.com 
www.CoachFederation.org

Acupuncture

www.AcuFinder.com

Dentist

www.1800Dentist.com

Homeopath

www.homeopathic.org

Naturopath

www.aanmc.org

Optometrist

www.allaboutvision.com

Pilates

www.pilates.com 
www.thepilatescenter.com 
www.pilates-studio.com 
www.powerpilates.com

Yoga

www.yogajournal.com

How Can Chiropractic Help Ear Infections?

Dr.Christopher J. Colloca

Description:

In this video, Dr. Colloca explains how nerve interference in the neck can lead to functional problems in the ear resulting in ear infections. He further explains how chiropractic can then help.

Background:

Dr. Christopher J. Colloca directs a full time chiropractic practice and clinical research facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He founded Neuromechanical Innovations with an aim to revolutionize chiropractic practice infusing clinical excellence derived from evidenced-based practice and research in its products and services for the doctor of chiropractic. He holds postgraduate faculty appointments in five chiropractic colleges. His original research has been presented at several international scientific conferences and published in several biomedical and professional journals. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States, and around the world, providing hundreds of post-graduate educational seminars for thousands of doctors of chiropractic.

How Do Children Get Subluxations?

Dr.Claudia Anrig

Description:

This video discusses how children are very susceptible to subluxations. Dr Anrig explains how easily children can experience trauma that creates problems in the spine resulting in subluxations.

Background:

Dr. Claudia Anrig has been a practicing chiropractor in Fresno, California for over 20 years. She is co-founder of Peter Pan Potential, the first comprehensive pediatric program for the Chiropractic profession. She is the past president of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association www.icpa4kids.com. Dr. Anrig is a noted lecturer in the area of pediatric chiropractic. She has recently edited the textbook, Pediatric Chiropractic. This textbook is the fastest selling book in the history of the chiropractic profession.

Why Do Children Need Chiropractic?

Dr.Claudia Anrig

Description:

In this video, Dr. Anrig explains the preventative and wellness benefits children receive from chiropractic care. She explains how chiropractic can have a life-long benefit.

Background:

Dr. Claudia Anrig has been a practicing chiropractor in Fresno, California for over 20 years. She is co-founder of Peter Pan Potential, the first comprehensive pediatric program for the Chiropractic profession. She is the past president of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association www.icpa4kids.com. Dr. Anrig is a noted lecturer in the area of pediatric chiropractic. She has recently edited the textbook, Pediatric Chiropractic. This textbook is the fastest selling book in the history of the chiropractic profession.

What Is A Chiropractic Lifestyle?

Description:
Dr. Handt looks at chiropractic from the point of view of a lifestyle. He explains how over time chiropractic can improve and optimize your quality of life and affect many areas of your well-being.

Background:
Dr. Handt is a practicing doctor of chiropractic and is involved in his community. He provides on-going health workshops, participates in City Harvest food drives and the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program to help the needy. He is on the Board of Directors and is a speaker for New Beginnings For A New Future, a guest speaker for the New York Chiropractic Council, the International Chiropractors Association, and developer of Inner Winners Seminars.

How Can The Birth Process Affect A Baby’s Spine?

Description:
In this video, Dr. Ohm describes how the birth process can be very traumatic to an infant’s spine. She explains the need to have a newborn’s spine checked by a chiropractor to look for problems related to the birth process

Background:
Dr. Jeanne Ohm is a practicing chiropractor and is an international authority on “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and Infancy,” a topic on which she gives lectures in both public and professional forums. She is a board member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the Children’s Chiropractic Research Foundation, as well as the Foundation For Health Choice, and the Healthy Child. She is executive coordinator for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and editor of the ICPA’s bimonthly newsletter.