Healthy Living Blog
Exercise Can “Add Life to Your Years”
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends we get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. But exercise isn’t just about developing strong muscles and bones or even enhancing our cardiovascular health. As one doctor of chiropractic explains, it’s about so much more. Importance of Physical Activity with Age “You don’t just […]
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 […]
