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Is Your Child’s Backpack Contributing to Back Pain? | Pack it Light. Wear it Right Backpack Program |
Now That The Kids Are Out Of School | Why Children Need Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic and Children

I got hurt by hanging on the monkey bars with one leg and fell flat on my head. 
Chiropractic care helped my back and neck to not have any pain.  That helps me be happier, and I
can have more fun with my friends.  Before I went to the chiropractor I would complain about my
back hurting.  I would recommend other kid's and adults to see a chiropractor if their back hurts.

Is Your Child’s Backpack Contributing to Back Pain? By Dr. Melanie Beingessner, Chiropractor

Backpacks are extremely helpful when it comes to transferring schoolbooks, supplies and lunches from home to school and back again. However, the type and size of your child’s backpack could cause your child to experience headaches or back pain. Scientific research has shown that more than 50% of all children experience low back pain by the time that they become teenagers. Children or teenagers who complain of neck soreness, numbness in the arms and fingers, shoulder pain and/or headaches could be suffering from the results of a backpack that is worn improperly or is too heavy. >>Read More

Pack it Light. Wear it Right Backpack program

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Now That The Kids Are Out Of School…..
By Dr. Melanie Beingessner

Printed in the Western Amateur Sports Newspaper, June 2000.

Summer holidays and hot weather. Kids are everywhere you look and engaged in every activity that anyone can imagine. While we certainly want our children to enjoy their summer holidays, this can be a time where children can injure themselves while they play. >>Read More

Why Children Need Chiropractic Care
By Dr. Melanie Beingessner

Babies have been on my mind lately. Actually, I have recently become a mother once again. My baby girl was born in late January (we named her Kayla) and, of course, to me, she is the most beautiful baby in the world. >>Read More