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Why ‘Tech Neck’ Is So Harmful to Our Health – and How to Prevent It

If you’ve spent hour after hour staring at a computer screen or your cell phone, you’re probably familiar with the discomfort that results from your screen time sessions. ‘Tech Neck’ is the term used for the soreness, stiffness, and general discomfort caused by the repetitive strain from bending your head forward to look at an electronic screen. ‘Tech Neck’ can cause long-term pain and discomfort – but there are ways to prevent it.

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Common Causes of Worsening Sciatica Pain

If you have ever had sciatica pain, you know the frustration of trying to relieve that nagging, seemingly elusive shock down the back of your leg. It radiates down the sciatic nerve from your lower back to your hips, buttocks, and leg. Maybe the best way to prevent its return is understanding the common causes of worsening sciatica pain. Continue reading “Common Causes of Worsening Sciatica Pain”

Does My Child Have Scoliosis?

Known as a curvature of the spine to the left or right side, scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity of young children. In fact, nearly 3 million new cases of the condition are diagnosed in the United States every year. 

So, as a parent, how can you know if your child is suffering from scoliosis and if you should seek treatment?

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