Chiropractic Care of Dade County

08/06/2026

What does fitness mean to you? How do you measure it?

08/06/2026

Keeping the old man out!!
Yearly fitness challenge.
Thanks Dade Co High School!

07/31/2026

Thanks Ernie for helping keep the office beautiful!
Everyone loves the dahlias!

07/30/2026

Controlling Dopamine for a Growth Mindset
Short and powerful

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07/28/2026

Real Health Care

07/24/2026

Autism: 1 in 10,000 in 1974, 1 in 150 in 2000, 1 in 32 in 2024
America we need a plan and Chiropractic is a part of the plan/answer!

A new strategic plan proposed by a federal autism advisory committee could lead to a new direction in federal autism policy, a member of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee said today. The plan calls for “a shift … from the ‘autism is genetic and predetermined mindset’ to recognizi...

07/23/2026

Getting back to school ready!! Yes it is already that time of year!

This toolkit is built to turn concern into action. Every guide gives you plain-language questions, not just more to worry about, so you can walk into any conversation with your school or pediatrician ready to advocate for your child. You don't need to be an expert. You just need to ask.

07/23/2026

Back Pack Safety

Chad McDill D.C.

Kids' Back Pain Caused by Weighty Backpacks

· The pack should only measure 75% of the length of the child’s back. 75% is approximately the length between the shoulder blades and the waist

· Heavy loads placed in backpacks forces the wearer's head and neck to crane forward, which can cause “Forward Head Posture” (FHP). Forward head posture places direct pressure on the anterior side of the spinal cord, thereby altering physiology and normal neural pathways.

· Journal Orthopedics: several studies that dealt with the load of backpacks and the structural spinal deformity that takes place as a result.

· Backpacks with single straps should be avoided completely because of their effects on the spine.

· Backpack should be kept to less than 10% of the child's body weight in order to avoid overloading the spine, which causes harmful posture and creates abnormal physiology. Example 75Lbs child should carry maximum load of a 7.5 Lb pack

· Heavy Backpacks distort the natural curves in the middle and lower backs, causing muscle strain and irritation to the spine joints and the rib cage

Lead to rounding of the shoulders
Cause a person to lean forward, reducing balance and making it easier to fall


Tips to Prevent Back Pain from Kids’ Backpacks:

· Lightweight material (canvas as opposed to leather)

· Two padded, wide (2-inches), adjustable shoulder straps on the backpack

· Padded back

· Individualized compartments

· Hip strap, waist belt, or frame to redistribute the weight of the backpack from the shoulders and back to the pelvis

· Wheels so that the backpack can be pulled rather than carried

· Consider using a separate bag for the child's laptop or other heavier electronic items

Sources

1. Chansirinukor W, Wilson D, Grimmer K, Dansie B. Effects of backpacks on students: measurement of cervical and shoulder posture. Aust J Physiother. 2001; 47:110-116.

2. Cottalorda J, Rahmani A, Diop M, Gautheron V, Ebermeyer E, Belli A. Influence of school bag carrying on gait kinetics. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2003; 12:357-364.

3. Hong Y, Brueggemann GP. Changes in gait pattern in 10-year-old boys with increasing loads when walking on a treadmill. Gait Posture. 2000; 11:254-259.

4. Viry P, Creveuil C, Marcelli C. Nonspecific back pain in children. A search for associated factors in 14-year-old schoolchildren. Rev Rhum. 1999; 66:381-388.

5. Skaggs DL, Early SD, D'Ambra P, Tolo VT, Kay RM.Back pain and backpacks in school children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2006 May-Jun;26(3):358-63.

07/22/2026

What if the next generation grew up never accepting pain as normal? Never depending on a pill to function. Never trusting a broken system more than their own body's innate intelligence. That generation starts in your home. Around your dinner table. In the health decisions you make for your family today. Be the parent who breaks the cycle. Drop a ✋ if you're raising your kids with this mindset.

07/21/2026

Morning review 4u Reversing Diabetes

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07/18/2026

Poolside relaxation is destroying your neck. 🏖️ Your body doesn't care that you're on vacation. Forward head posture is forward head posture. And it's adding 40+ pounds of pressure to your cervical spine. Fix your position. Or fix your spine after. Your choice. Book your adjustment with a clinic near you. Link in bio.

07/18/2026

SaturDade Market until 4. Free backpacks and school supplies!!

07/15/2026

Pool snacks say a lot about how you're fueling your body this summer. Your body knows the difference even when your taste buds don't care. Which are you choosing this July? Drop THIS or THAT below! ⬇️

07/11/2026

You're protecting your skin. And poisoning your body. ☀️🧴 Most sunscreens are loaded with endocrine disruptors. Swipe to see what you're actually putting on your skin →

07/08/2026

July is halfway through the year. How's your health actually going? 🤔 If you're still chasing symptoms instead of building vitality, this is your reset. Swipe for the 5 Essentials checklist →

07/05/2026

July 5th hits different. 🎆😴 Late night. Loud noises. Too much food. Not enough sleep. Your body is recovering from more than just a party. It's recovering from stress your nervous system registered as trauma. Cortisol spiked. Sleep disrupted. Digestion compromised. Don't just "get back to normal." Help your body actually recover. ✔️ Hydrate deeply ✔️ Move gently ✔️ Get adjusted Give your nervous system the reset it needs. 💚 Book your post-holiday adjustment. Link in bio.

07/02/2026

Red, white, and blue desserts are everywhere. And they're all garbage. 🇺🇸🧁 Artificial dyes. Processed sugar. Seed oils. Your kids don't need food coloring to celebrate freedom. They need food that actually fuels their bodies. Make patriotic snacks that don't poison them using ingredients like: 🍓 Strawberries 🫐 Blueberries 🥥 Coconut yogurt Real food. Real colors. Real nutrition. Celebrate freedom. Not food dye. What's your go-to clean patriotic snack? Share below! ⬇️

07/01/2026

Independence Day is about freedom. So is your health. 🇺🇸💚Freedom from pharmaceutical dependency. Freedom from a system that profits off keeping you sick. Freedom from believing your body is broken. You were designed to heal. You were built to thrive. You don't need permission to take your health back. This July 4th, declare independence from sick care. Your body. Your choice. Your freedom. 🔥Who's ready to break free? Drop a 🇺🇸 below.

06/29/2026

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing three-ingredient gelato. It's the perfect poolside treat or after-dinner dessert, and so simple the kids can help make it!

06/25/2026

You've been told your headaches are "normal," your fatigue is "just stress," and your back pain is "part of life." You’ve started to believe that suffering is just your baseline.

Your body doesn't speak English; it speaks symptoms. Those pains aren't the problem, they are the alarm. Let’s stop cutting the wires to the alarm and actually put out the fire. Link in bio to book your adjustment today!