Burgess Chiropractic

12/22/2015

Dr. Buzz giving Elf Hermie his monthly treatment!

11/18/2015

05/01/2015

Congratulations to Dr. Peggy Malone! 2015 Bowsher + Bowsher Masters pool champion!

08/13/2013

THE BACKPACK CHECKUP

Strapping on a backpack is a daily ritual for students, as they struggle to stuff in the necessities of school. But, is your child’s backpack well designed and comfortable? Or is it continually overloaded and awkwardly designed? Consider the following questions to see if your child’s backpack is packed light and worn right.

1. Is it positioned below your child’s shoulder and above their hipbone?
2. Is it made of lightweight material?
3. Does it have adjustable, padded shoulder straps that are at least two inches wide?
4. Is it made with a padded back for added protection and comfort?
5. Does it have with a hip strap or waist belt, which helps redistribute the weight/contents?
6. Does it have several individual pockets instead of one large compartment?
7. When packed does it weigh less than 15 per cent of your child’s body weight (10 per cent for elementary students)?
8. Are heavy, bulky items packed closest to the body?
9. Does your child carry their backpack over both shoulders?
10. Can your child stand upright comfortably while wearing the backpack?

If you answered no to three or more of the above questions, your child’s backpack could be improperly designed and over packed. This could place him/her at risk of causing stress and potential irritation and injury to their spine, joints and muscles.

04/18/2013

ATTENTION GOLFERS!
Heading for the green?
Here are some tips every golfer should know

The warmer weather has golfers everywhere pining to hit the green. But avid golfers who want to make the most of the season should follow these simple tips that will not only improve your golf score but, most importantly, will help to keep you injury-free.

10 TIPS FOR GOLFERS

1. When lifting your golf bag, bend your knees and lift using our legs, not your back
2. Always warm up with a few minutes of aerobic activity, such as brisk walking
3. Stretch the muscles in your back, abdomen, legs and shoulders before your game
4. Use clubs that are the correct length, so you don’t have to bend or overextend your back
5. Wear soft spikes on your shoes for greater cushioning and shock absorption
6. Use a cart rather than carrying your clubs
7. Take some lessons on how to swing and choose the correct club.
8. Occasionally practice swinging in the opposite direction to balance the stress on the muscles in your back
9. Bend your knees and use a golf club for support when stooping to retrieve your ball
10. Always stretch to cool down after finishing a game

If you experience pain during or following your game, it’s important to seek treatment immediately. The longer an injury is allowed to linger, the more difficult and lengthy the healing process can be.