Welcome Dr. Dan Higgins

The Appleton office would like to welcome Dr. Dan Higgins to our clinic as of 1/2/2020.
He will be working Monday 7-6, Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 2-6, Thursday 8-5, and Friday 7-5.
He is accepting new patients.

Per Dr. Dan--

I became a chiropractor because as a multiple sport athlete throughout my youth, I learned the benefits of chiropractic first hand. When a broken leg—suffered at the end of the football season—threatened to sideline me for a good portion of the upcoming basketball season, my chiropractor came to the rescue. He worked closely with my orthopedist and cut the normal rehab time in half. His care for me made all the difference, inspiring me to want to do the same for others.

Dr. Dan is delighted to be back in Appleton to raise his family in the same city in which he grew up.  He loves spending time with his wife, son and extended family and friends.  Outside the office, you may find him at the YMCA, coaching football or basketball, or tailgating at Packer or Badger games.  He also enjoys catching the occasional show at the PAC downtown.

Backpack Safety

ACA's Backpack Safety Checklist

One of the fundamental pieces of any back to school ensemble is, of course, the backpack, and although they’re practical, backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents.  As students head back to school, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers parents advice on preventing unnecessary backpack pain and injuries.

The ACA offers the following checklist to help parents select the best possible backpack for their children:

• Is the backpack the correct size for your child?  The backpack should never be wider or longer than your child’s torso, and the pack should not hang more than 4 inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing your child to lean forward when walking.
• Does the backpack have two wide, padded shoulder straps?  Non-padded straps are not only uncomfortable, but also they can place unnecessary pressure on the neck and shoulder muscles.
• Does your child use both straps? Lugging a heavy backpack by one strap can cause a disproportionate shift of weight to one side, leading to neck and muscle spasms, low-back pain, and poor posture.
• Are the shoulder straps adjustable?  The shoulder straps should be adjustable so the backpack can be fitted to your child’s body. The backpack should be evenly centered in the middle of your child's back.
• Does the backpack have a padded back?  A padded back not only provides increased comfort, but also protects your child from being poked by sharp edges on school supplies (pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc.) inside the pack.
• Does the pack have several compartments?  A backpack with individualized compartments helps position the contents most effectively. Make sure that pointy or bulky objects are packed away from the area that will rest on your child's back, and try to place the heaviest items closet to the body.

The ACA recommends that parents or guardians help children pack their backpacks properly, and they should make sure children never carry more than 10 percent of their body weight.  For example, a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn’t carry a backpack heavier than 10 pounds, and a 50-pound child shouldn’t carry more than 5 pounds.
In addition, parents should ask their children to report any pain or other problems resulting from carrying a backpack. If the pain is severe or persistent, seek care from a doctor of chiropractic or other health care professional. 

Supplements for Children

With the kids heading back to school and cold and flu season approaching, let us help you support your children's immune system naturally! Our offices recommend and offer the following children's supplements:

Suppys Multi - Neenah office - Children's Chewable Orange Sherbet Tablets. Suppys is the most powerful kids chewable vitamin that tastes like a sweet and sour treat. 2,000 IU’s of D3, organic veggies and sugar, gluten and dairy free 

Ultra Flora Children’s - Neenah and Appleton offices - UltraFlora Children’s provides a proprietary blend of highly viable, pure strains of “friendly” bacteria that have been clinically shown to support immune health . This delicious, naturally grape flavored chewable formula is backed by the Metagenics ID Guarantee for purity, clinical reliability, and predicted safety via scientific identification of strains with established health benefits.

Nordic Naturals - Appleton office - Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this delicious sweet and sour citrus multivitamin supports good nutrition and wellness as part of a healthy diet. Each serving provides your growing child with ten of the most essential nutrients, including zinc and vitamins A, C, D3 and E. With their great taste and nutritional value, the benefits of Nordic Berries extend from childhood through the teen years and into adulthood.  For all ages to enjoy!

D-Hist Jr.- Appleton office -  is a great-tasting, chewable tablet that includes a targeted blend of flavonoids, antioxidants, proteolytic enzymes and botanicals designed to provide comprehensive support for children with seasonal challenges caused by common environmental allergens. D-Hist Jr. includes quercetin, a powerful flavonoid to support healthy histamine levels. It supplies bromelain to enhance the absorption of quercetin and to support mucosal tissue health and stinging nettles leaf to balance hyper-immune response. N-acetyl cysteine clears the airways by promoting normal viscosity of mucus. This unique nutritional combination safely promotes healthy nasal and sinus passages for children with elevated histamine and respiratory irritation.

Feel free to ask any our providers if you are interested in these supplements for your children. Our offices only carry high quality supplements that dissolve quickly in your system so the full benefit of the supplement is received.  Many supplements offered by area drug stores and grocery stores do not meet those standards.

Kids Need Chiropractic Too!

More parents are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care throughout childhood.  Regular chiropractic check-ups are part of proper spinal hygiene and better health. 

Why is chiropractic important for my child?    

Chiropractic care benefits children by correcting the spinal alignment to improve their overall health. When vertebral joints are misaligned during birth or from a blow or fall, muscle tissue and nerves may also be affected. Spinal adjustment frees joints, restores motion and relieves nerve pressure, which may be the cause of additional ailments.  Spinal manipulation for children as young as newborn babies is an alternative treatment for the discomfort of colic and other digestive disorders as well.

Chiropractic care may be able to help with:

• Allergies
• Acid Reflux
• Asthma
• ADD/ADHD
• Back Pain
• Colic
• Ear Injections
• Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Scoliosis

Chiropractic care for children is safe, gentle and effective!

Our doctors provide special care for infants and children.  To see how chiropractic may be able to help a child in your life, schedule an appointment today!

ALCAT Testing for Food Sensitivities - Ashley Zachor's Story

The following is a letter Ashley wrote to me - her dad - Dr. Nathan Zachor.  I wanted to share it with you because it shows the powerful information that can be gathered from food sensitivity testing.  We offer this service at Schubbe Resch as part of our nutritional counseling.  Please call our office if you are interested in checking to see if you have food sensitivities that are causing your health problems.

Hi, my name is Ashley!

I am 8 years old.  I have had tummy aches since I can remember.  In 1st grade, I had to stay in from several recesses because my tummy hurt so badly.  That was the worst!  I also had hives and sometimes boils.  Yuck!

My Mommy and Daddy took me to a special doctor in Milwaukee for my tummy issues.  That didn't work.  Although my parents were happy to have serious things ruled out.  Daddy then took me to the children's hospital to get a blood test  I was very brave.  I even got a stuffed animal.  He sent my blood labs to a place called ALCAT.

Then I was told that I couldn't eat corn, soy, blueberries, green and blue dyes, parsley, pears, cinnamon, bananas and lettuce.  I felt sad.  My Mommy and Daddy told me that I would only be doing this for a little while.

After a few weeks, I stopped having tummy aches!  My skin doesn't look like a teenager's.  I have been told by others that I behave really well these days.  And I am healthier than my brother and sister!  This makes me really happy, because I haven't always been the healthy one in the family.


It's been almost two months, and I am doing really well.  Thanks to my Daddy's testing, my Mommy's cooking, and my hard work eating the right foods.

Love,  Ashley

Kids Need Chiropractic Too!

More parents are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care throughout childhood.  Regular chiropractic check-ups are part of proper spinal hygiene and better health. 

Why is chiropractic important for my child?    

Chiropractic care benefits children by correcting the spinal alignment to improve their overall health. When vertebral joints are misaligned during birth or from a blow or fall, muscle tissue and nerves may also be affected. Spinal adjustment frees joints, restores motion and relieves nerve pressure, which may be the cause of additional ailments.  Spinal manipulation for children as young as newborn babies is an alternative treatment for the discomfort of colic and other digestive disorders as well.

·         Colic ·         Ear Infections ·       Headaches ·         Neck Pain ·         Scoliosis

·         Allergies ·         Acid Reflux ·         Asthma ·        ADHD  ·         Back Pain

Chiropractic care may be able to help with:

Chiropractic care for children is safe, gentle and effective!
Our doctors provide special care for infants and children.  To see how chiropractic may be able to help a child in your life, schedule an appointment today!

Chiropractic Care for High School Athletes

High School and sports go together. From soccer, to baseball to football, we’re pushing our student athletes to excel at earlier ages. With more access to sports, there are also increased risks of injury. Chiropractic care from early on can help reduce the possibility of injury, and help a high school athlete recover quicker when injury occurs.

High school athletes are increasingly turning to chiropractic care to help them relieve pain and stay fit. Many athletes seek chiropractic care on their own. However, there is a growing trend for schools and professional teams to either have a direct relationship with a chiropractor or have one on their medical staff.

Many athletes began looking into chiropractic care in the mid-eighties. Quarterback, Joe Montana, was treated on national TV by a chiropractor before the 1989 Super Bowl. Following their win in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers decided to have a chiropractic physician on staff permanently. Today, according to the NFL, all teams either have a chiropractor on staff, or have a chiropractor visit the team weekly.

No matter which sport high school athletes play, no matter how young or old, just about every athlete will experience some sort of sports injury at some time in his or her life. Sometimes the competitive drive can push athletes to reach beyond the maximum output of their bodies. Often this type of output leads to various types of sports injuries, such as pulled muscles, torn ligaments, or broken limbs.

Chiropractic Care Can Help...

Doctors of chiropractic are trained and licensed to treat the entire neuromusculoskeletal system and can provide advice on sports training, nutrition and injury prevention to young athletes. Chiropractic care can be very effective at treating a myriad of sports injuries. For many athletes, chiropractic offers a non-invasive, prescription-free path to restored physical ability.

Athletes, young and old, I encourage you to consider chiropractic for proper care to “stay in the game.”

Protein Drinks and the Teen Athlete

You don’t need to guzzle protein shakes or consume massive amounts of protein powder in order to gain muscle. The amount of protein the average American eats is sufficient for the body; the rest of the work in muscle building comes from strength training. A recommended guideline is about one to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram in body weight each day (a kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 lbs).

One thing athletes do have to worry about more than anyone else is getting enough iron to prevent fatigue and enough calcium to maintain strong bones and muscles. The recommended daily amount of iron—which you can find in red meat, beans and leafy greens—is 15 milligrams per day for women and 10 for men. Young women need about 1,200 milligrams of calcium, which can be found in dairy, per day.

For workouts of one hour or less in duration, water is the best choice to drink to maintain your body’s fluid level. Sports drinks that replenish electrolytes are best left to workouts that last over an hour. Make sure to keep drinking fluids before, during and after the workout or event to stay hydrated.

Protein can help decrease muscle damage and soreness, but the best sources are probably already in your refrigerator.  Cottage cheese and chocolate milk are great ways to get protein in your diet, are inexpensive, and can be readily purchased at the grocery store.

Some cautions to note:

• Some protein drinks and shakes contain substances that may be considered illegal if you are a competitive athlete.  Check WIAA, NCAA or other guidelines. 
• Creatine is not recommended for athletes under the 18 years of age because of significant side effects that may include cramping and dehydration, nausea, diarrhea and kidney problems.

Please make sure to be aware of all side effects before taking this type of supplement.

Teens and Back or Neck Pain

What parents need to know, what to look for, and when to seek treatment 

As teens transition from an active summer to a school year of sitting, reading, video games, computers, and heavy back packs, they often suffer from back and neck pain, as well as headaches.

There can be several sources of neck and back pain.

• Poor posture such as rounded shoulders and forward head carriage
• Spinal misalignments that occur with contact sports, tubing, trampolines, stomach sleeping etc.
• Scoliosis which is a 10% curvature of the spine that usually develops between the ages of 10 and 15
• Meningitis – symptoms include pain and stiffness in the neck while touching the chin to the chest, fever, persistent headache,  and vomiting. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR CHILD HAS MENINGITIS!

The doctors at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Centers treat children and teens with neck and back pain on a daily basis. We are happy to discuss your concerns by phone if you would like to find out if chiropractic care may be helpful for your teen.

We will evaluate your child and determine the most effective treatment, whether it be chiropractic care, physical therapy, or referral to your medical provider.

Vitamins for Your Child

75% of children only get between 75-80% of the RDA for all vitamins and minerals. This means their daily diet is still inadequate. It is important to get as many vitamins and minerals in their diet by eating fruits and vegetables, but most children need some supplementation. For this reason, a quality daily multiple vitamin and mineral complex for children is an important base. A children’s formula without added sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or other added fillers is important. 

Omega-3 fatty acids are also important for a child’s growth and development.  Fish oil contains two compounds called EPA and DHA.  DHA is an essential fatty acid needed for brain growth and development.  Think of DHA as brain food.  A quality supplement is a must; poor quality fish oil may contain unwanted contaminants.  EPA/DHA deficiency has been linked to numerous childhood problems, including ADHD and autism. The amount of fish oil taken per day depends on the supplement and the age of child, it should be labeled for children and should say on the label the amount to take based on age/weight of the child.

Vitamin D supplementation is also important in childhood, particularly for those of us who live in northern climates.  Our bodies can make vitamin D from sunlight, but the use of sunscreens and the limited amount of quality sunlight we get in northern climates can prohibit our bodies from making enough. Vitamin D deficiency in childhood has been linked to numerous autoimmune disorders, including type 1 diabetes and Crohn’s disease, certain cancers, as well as osteopenia/osteoporosis in children.  Recent studies also clearly show a link between vitamin D deficiency and increased risk of pediatric viral respiratory infection. Infants need 400-1000 IU vitamin D per day, children over 2 years of age 1,000-2,000 IU/day.

Along with supplementation, a quality diet is a must for our growing children.  Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat, and whole grains are fuel for your child’s growth and development. A simple way to get a child to eat more fruits and vegetables is more exposure to them; going to the farmer’s market, seeing mom and dad make healthy choices, and cultivating a garden in your own backyard are ways to start.  If fresh vegetables are in short supply, frozen fruits and vegetables are also a quality option. Avoid canned products when possible, metals from them can leach into the food, and many canned fruits/vegetables have a toxic chemical called BPA in the lining. Making healthy choices along with some supplementation can promote your child’s proper growth and development and help ward off other serious diseases.

Our offices carry a variety of high quality nutritional supplements for both you and your child.  Speak to your chiropractor about the best recommendations for you and your family.