Soccer, dance, tennis, football, baseball, lacrosse—our kids have a lot going on! And while there are so many virtues to athletics and team sports, these activities can take a toll on growing bodies. Regular chiropractic care can help your young athlete in more ways than one. Read More
Here in northern Nevada, summer is wrapping up and a brand new school year is just days away. For students, that means heavy backpacks, early mornings, and long days at desks. Teachers, meanwhile, will be standing, stooping, bending, grading, and on their feet all day long. As we all prepare for the school year, here are three benefits of keeping chiropractic care on your back-to-school list (parents and teachers included!). Read More
Sore neck or back? While you may head straight to the chiropractor for any number of conditions, it may not occur to you that kids can also benefit from this kind of care. But in addition to all the ways they move and play, kids are growing all the time. Ensuring proper spinal alignment is critical for proper development. Here are five benefits of holistic chiropractic care for kids. Read More
Having a newborn is an incredible experience, but it’s also a time of sleep deprivation and high emotion. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed with a new baby in the home, and that’s especially true if your baby has colic. Estimates vary, but somewhere between 10 and 20 percent of new babies deal with this condition, which drives overwhelmed new parents to search for solutions. Is chiropractic one of them? Here’s what to know about the benefits of chiropractic care for babies with colic. Read More
If you’re looking for a Reno chiropractor because you’ve complained about your aching back, your kinked neck, or your chronic headaches often enough that people have started recommending a DC, well, that’s good advice. But if you’re also kind of wondering what exactly the chiropractor does, here’s what to know before making your first appointment. Read More
It’s a good question, and it’s one Dr. McSweeney hears often. The short answer is yes, it’s a good idea to take your child to the chiropractor. And that’s because children, like adults, have spines and nervous systems, and it’s important that we take care of them properly. It may even be more important during developmental years. Read More
Last week, we discussed the benefits of chiropractic care for babies – yes, really. Regular adjustments can be invaluable for kids as they grow, too. Think about it – playground tumbles, heavy backpacks, sports injuries, even sitting in a desk all day are all physical stresses that can have an impact on a growing kid’s spine and nervous system. Here’s how chiropractic treatment can help. Read More
One of the most common questions posed to Dr. McSweeney is whether babies would benefit from chiropractic care. The short answer is, absolutely – chiropractic care for kids, even babies, is truly the gift of a healthy foundation. Read More
An inconsolable baby is heartbreaking, and a baby with colic is inconsolable much of the time. It’s stressful for everyone involved, and it can send frantic parents all over looking for solutions. So here’s a question – can chiropractic care help a baby with colic? Read More
