Chiropractic tips for safe backpack use: 

• Wear both straps and avoid the one-strap styled backpacks. Uneven distribution of the load causes postural compensations and spinal stress.

• When putting on and removing backpacks, bend at the knees or have the pack at a higher level such as on a desk or table. Sudden twisting motion adds to the potential of inju...

There are two main types of headaches; tension headaches and migraines

Tension headaches:

Characterized by increased muscle tension, most commonly triggered by misalignment of vertebrae in the neck region of the spine, resulting in nerve pressure at the base of the skull. The majority of people experience this tension in the muscles of the neck, upper back and should...