FBRC Health Updates

Diet: What’s the Skinny on Schools in Fanwood That Promote Healthy Eating? New research suggests that kids are less likely to gain excess weight if they attend a school that promotes healthier eating by serving meals that meet federal nutrition guidelines, educating students and parents about nutrition, limiting the availability of sugary drinks, encouraging water…

Treating Forward Head Posturein Fanwood With the increased prevalence of computers and electronic devices in everyday life, forward head posture (FHP) is becoming a lot more common, which can increase one’s risk for headaches, neck pain, and impaired respiratory function. In this study, researchers found that individuals with FHP who received upper cervical and upper…

Changing Guidelines for the Treatment of Back Pain in Fanwood In this article, researchers compared recent clinical guidelines for the treatment of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) and noted that, “[Publications] are universally moving away from pharmacotherapy due to the limited efficacy and the risk of adverse effects.” The research team adds that the focus…

Preventing Nosebleeds in Fanwood Though they may be indicative of a more serious problem, nosebleeds in Fanwood are often caused by dryness in the air and nose picking. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these prevention tips: keep fingernails short (or better yet, don’t pick your nose); use a humidifier to counteract the drying effects…

Musculoskeletal Pain & Dentists in Fanwood Following a review of data from thirty published studies, researchers report that working in awkward postures, high workloads, exposure to vibratory forces, and repetitive movements are likely responsible for the high prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints (most commonly in the neck, lower back, shoulder, and upper back) among dental professionals.…

Active or Static Stretching for Neck Pain in Fanwood? Among a group of 24 sedentary workers with neck pain, researchers found that both active and passive stretching resulted in similar improvements in range of motion, pain threshold, and perceived disability. Doctors of chiropractic commonly incorporate these types of stretches into their treatment plans for patients…