MASSAGE THERAPY EFFECTIVE PAIN RELIEVER

Vol. 7 Issue 126 According to a recent nationwide survey, conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association, massages are effective for pain relief. More than 1,000 men and women participated in the survey. 91% reported that massages can be effective in reducing pain and 29% receive massages for relieving stress. More than 20% of participants [...]

BACKPACK MISUSE LEADS TO BACK PAIN

Vol. 5 Issue 113 Children suffer from back pain at an earlier age than previous generations, and according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) the use of overweight backpacks are a contributing factor. Statistics from the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission show more than 6,000 injuries resulted in 1999 from the use of book bags [...]