Category: Fitness & Mental Health
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 […]
Chronic Pain and Depression
Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing the injury and tells you to take care of the affected body part. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks, months, or even years. Some people, often older adults, […]
Physical Activity Offers Benefits to Our Mental Health
By Fay Smith This National Chiropractic Health Month, American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members and chiropractors nationwide are encouraging people to “Keep Moving!” by striving to add more movement to their daily lives. Regular movement has more than just physical benefits, though. Learn how physical activity can also benefit your mental health. There is a growing […]
Your Muscle and Joint Pain Might Be Caused By Stress
This National Chiropractic Health Month, American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members and chiropractors nationwide are encouraging people to “Keep Moving!” by striving to add more movement to their daily lives. Robert Hayden, DC, PhD, shares tips on how you can #KeepMoving to reduce stress-related pain. The disruptive events of the past year have taken a toll […]
Sitting on the Job? Mindfulness, Variety Can Help You Keep Moving
By Scott Bautch, DC As the world moves toward more sedentary lifestyles that have many working people parked in front of a computer for six to eight (or more) hours a day, it’s important to be mindful of the risks of sitting too much. Movement is essential to physical and mental health, and it’s important […]