Prevention Is Better Than Cure!

By Author: Marc Browner
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Consider these sobering facts:

•85% of people will experience disabling back pain at some point during their lives.

• Disability from low back pain is increasing faster than any other form of disability - about 13% per year in the U.K. and 17% in the U.S.A.. This rate is 14 times higher than the rate of population growth. Low back pain is now the second most common cause of physical disability after cardiovascular disease.

• Low back pain is the leading cause of disability and health cost in adults aged 30 – 50, the prime work force. Thus, in real economic terms the financial burden of back pain is enormous.

• In workers' compensation plans, about 30% of all claims are for back injuries, more than twice the frequency of any other category of injury. However, this 30% of claims gives rise to approximately 60% of total compensation paid.

Good spinal health does not just happen, it is something you work at. The key is prevention. Keep your back fit through regular aerobic and specific strengthening exercises, think correct posture at all times and become ergonomically aware. As ...
... correct spinal alignment and function is the most important factor in maintaining a healthy back, get checked and adjusted regularly by your chiropractor.

Awareness of spinal health should begin in childhood. Good postural habits, diet and exercise are fundamental to the optimum development of young spines. However, spinal health for children should not end here. Since functional scoliosis can be significantly improved if detected early, children should have at least two scoliosis screenings before the age of 12. Also, many adult spinal problems begin as a result of childhood injuries. Chiropractic spinal check-ups for children may help avoid a large number of future spine-related health problems. Let's check your children today!

For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Browner & Dr. Behar at Windmill Health Center, Weston 954-217-4881. We also have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation, contact our Weston location for more information.

Dr. Marc Browner is an experienced chiropractor Plantation FL that providing chiropractic Plantation FL services for back pain, headaches, neck pain, pain relief, sports injuries, massage therapy and more.