by Jennifer Andrade | Sep 17, 2021 | Healthy Tips
Is your backpack the correct size? The size of their backpack should be the length of the torso and should sit about 2-4 inches below the waistline. If it’s too long it can put additional strain on the shoulders and lower back. When purchasing a backpack, try it...
by Jennifer Andrade | Sep 16, 2021 | Healthy Tips
We discuss tips for determining the ideal weight for a loaded backpack How heavy is your child’s backpack? It should weight less than 5-10% of the child’s body weight! Too much weight can cause them to lean forward while carrying it and end up with strain or...
by Jennifer Andrade | Aug 20, 2021 | Healthy Tips
I can’t believe it is almost the end of August! Which means that back to school shopping is in full swing. As a result, I wanted to share some information on backpack safety to guide you in your back to school shopping. Here are some tips for selecting the best...
by Jennifer Andrade | Jun 9, 2021 | Healthy Tips
This a great practice to help navigate difficult or stressful situations in the moment. It is also great for overall stress relief, relaxation, and tension release with a consistent practice. Check out the video below to learn more about relaxing breath and a quick...
by Jennifer Andrade | Dec 9, 2020 | Benefits of the Adjustment, Healthy Tips
Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.”— ARNOLD PALMER Improve Your Golf Game Off the Course GET FIT FOR YOUR PUTTER Every round you probably take 30 or more swings with your putter. Having your putter fit like it was made for you is likely to improve...
by Jennifer Andrade | Aug 27, 2020 | Healthy Tips
2020 has presented us all with some unique challenges. One of the challenges that I encounter with patients on a daily basis is poor home office ergonomics and the havoc that it can wreak on our bodies. None of us were planning to be in our home offices for the...
