Q: What is the longest muscle of the body?
A: Sartorius
Question of the week for June 22nd thru June 26th
Q: Approximately how many muscles are there in the human body?
A: Although there isn't an exact number there are about 640 muscles in the human body.
A: Although there isn't an exact number there are about 640 muscles in the human body.
Question of the Week June 8th thru June 12th
Q: How do you know if you have a subluxation?
A: You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before warning signs appear. The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of subluxations you may have. (Answer is Question #C).
Winner gets a free half hour massage.
A subluxation is caused when a vertebra is out of its normal alignment or is stuck in its normal position and is causing nerve irritation. Nerves are the phone line from your brain to every single cell in your body. It is easy to see that if the phone lines are down the communication isn't getting through correctly and many different types of symptoms can occur.
A: You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present before warning signs appear. The results of a thorough examination can show the location and severity of subluxations you may have. (Answer is Question #C).
Winner gets a free half hour massage.
A subluxation is caused when a vertebra is out of its normal alignment or is stuck in its normal position and is causing nerve irritation. Nerves are the phone line from your brain to every single cell in your body. It is easy to see that if the phone lines are down the communication isn't getting through correctly and many different types of symptoms can occur.
April is Backpack Safety Month
Backpacks are a popular and practical way for children and teenagers to carry schoolbooks and supplies. They are designed to distribute the weight of the load among some of the body's strongest muscles. When used correctly, backpacks can be a good way to carry the necessities of the school day.
Researchers around the world have found that the average weight of backpacks worn by schoolchildren exceeds the weight limits that are recommended for adults! This added strain on the neck, shoulders and back leads to an alarming increase in children complaining of aches and pains in these parts of the body.
When choosing a backpack, look for some of the following features.
- Wide, padded shoulder straps
- Two shoulder Straps
- Padded back
- waist strap
- Lightweight backpack
- Rolling backpack
In order to avoid over packing, most experts agree that the load to be carried should be no more than 15% of a child’s weight. For a child weighing 60 pounds (an average 2nd grader) the load should be no more than 9 pounds
The ACA (American Chiropractic Association), the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), and the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) developed similar recommended limits based on the child’s weight.
To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following:
- Always use both shoulder straps
- Tighten the straps
- Pack light
- Organize
- Remove items
- Lift properly
- Build muscle strength
Parents also can help:
Encourage your child or teenager to tell you about pain or discomfort that may be caused by a heavy backpack.
Do not ignore any back pain in a child or teenager.
Talk to the school about lightening the load.
Be sure the school allows students to stop at their lockers throughout the day. Team up with other parents to encourage changes.
Consider buying a second set of textbooks for your student to keep at home.
And of course have your child come in to have his/her back checked.
References:
1.WMSD Organization:
2.American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons:
3.Washington State’s Web Site:
Researchers around the world have found that the average weight of backpacks worn by schoolchildren exceeds the weight limits that are recommended for adults! This added strain on the neck, shoulders and back leads to an alarming increase in children complaining of aches and pains in these parts of the body.
When choosing a backpack, look for some of the following features.
- Wide, padded shoulder straps
- Two shoulder Straps
- Padded back
- waist strap
- Lightweight backpack
- Rolling backpack
In order to avoid over packing, most experts agree that the load to be carried should be no more than 15% of a child’s weight. For a child weighing 60 pounds (an average 2nd grader) the load should be no more than 9 pounds
The ACA (American Chiropractic Association), the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), and the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) developed similar recommended limits based on the child’s weight.
To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following:
- Always use both shoulder straps
- Tighten the straps
- Pack light
- Organize
- Remove items
- Lift properly
- Build muscle strength
Parents also can help:
Encourage your child or teenager to tell you about pain or discomfort that may be caused by a heavy backpack.
Do not ignore any back pain in a child or teenager.
Talk to the school about lightening the load.
Be sure the school allows students to stop at their lockers throughout the day. Team up with other parents to encourage changes.
Consider buying a second set of textbooks for your student to keep at home.
And of course have your child come in to have his/her back checked.
References:
1.WMSD Organization:
2.American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons:
3.Washington State’s Web Site:
Question of the Week for 2/16 thru 2/20/2009
Our question this week is: Give the names of the three groups of vertebrae and how many are in each group? When you come in to get adjusted make sure to fill out the answer sheet on the front counter to try and win a free half hour massage.
You can answer as many times as you come in for care.
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