Month: October 2023
Health Disparities Create Added Challenges for Those in Pain
Chronic pain impacts an estimated 20% of Americans, but it disproportionately affects certain groups, including older adults, women, veterans, adults living in poverty, and people in non-metropolitan areas, among others.1 This is an example of health disparity, a growing concern among chiropractors and other healthcare professions. In honor of National Chiropractic Health Month this October, […]
The Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression
“Studies have shown that the relationship between depression and pain is bidirectional: depression is a positive predictor of the development of chronic pain, and chronic pain increases the risk of developing depression.” ~ Vadivelu, Nalini, et al. Pain and Psychology-A Reciprocal Relationship. The Ochsner Journal, 2017; 17(2): 173-180. Pain serves an important function in our […]
Simple Movement Strategies to Combat Chronic Pain
By Justin Brumfield, DC If there was a magic pill to eliminate pain forever, we would all take it. Until that day, there are simple strategies you can use to help manage your chronic pain. Simple, such as finding daily movement strategies that lessen your pain and enable you to keep doing what matters most. […]
Chiropractic’s Whole-Person Approach Helps Relieve Chronic Pain and More
By Christina DeBusk More than one in five adult Americans live with chronic pain, according to a report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For 17.1 million of these individuals, their pain is enough to substantially limit their daily activities. If you are experiencing long-term pain and looking for relief, chiropractic […]
