Healthy Living Blog
Musculoskeletal Health Plays Important Role in Healthy Aging
As comedian George Burns once observed, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” Burns, who lived to be 100, shared the sentiment of others who believe aging should not be an obstacle to a full and happy life. Yet chronic conditions and disability are common culprits that can rob the […]
Chiropractor to Support Team USA at Paralympics in Paris
Jordan Knowlton-Key, DC, is one of several doctors of chiropractic providing care at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this month with Team USA, part of an elite healthcare team that helps athletes compete on one of the biggest stages in the sports world. Dr. Knowlton-Key is one of four chiropractors employed by the U.S. Olympic […]
How to Have a Pain-Free Summer Adventure
Summer is in full swing, and with the warmer months come plenty of action-packed vacations and road trips. During many of these trips, people who work sedentary jobs day to day will be moving a lot more than they normally do. This sudden change in activity can cause strain on the musculoskeletal (MSK) system, especially […]
Feeling Stressed? Simple Strategies Can Help
Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety and depression. Stress can also have an impact on our musculoskeletal system, causing muscles to become tense and leading to conditions such as tension-type headaches and low back pain. We can better manage stress by understanding […]
Preventing Gardening Aches and Pains
As warmer weather approaches, more than 185 million people in the U.S. – or about 55% of households – will head outside to start tending to their gardens. Gardening has become a favorite hobby for many in recent years, and it can also provide a great workout with all the movement involved. However, after a […]
