Category: Spinal Health & Wellness
What’s Causing My Joint Pain?
The number of people aged 55 and older who experience chronic pain increased 70% from 1998 to 2022, according to research published in the journal Social Science & Medicine. When this pain is in your joints, everyday activities like walking and doing housework can become more difficult. You may even avoid certain movements because they […]
Make an Effort to Improve Your Joint Health
October is National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM), and this year the American Chiropractic Association and chiropractors nationwide are encouraging everyone to make a “Joint Effort” to support healthy joints and keep moving. Our joints play an integral role in almost everything we do. They help us walk, bend, lift, work, exercise and enjoy the activities […]
Gut Check: How Digestive Health Can Affect Your Musculoskeletal System
If you want to improve your musculoskeletal health and mobility, stretches and strength training can help. But did you know that your gut health also has an impact on your ability to perform everyday activities without pain, discomfort, or limited mobility in your muscles and joints? Understanding the connection can help you take actions that […]
Spring Is Here! Avoid Aches and Injuries in the Garden
After an especially rough winter, many people have one thing on their minds as spring arrives and the weather gets warmer—the start of gardening season! In the U.S., gardening is one of the most popular pastimes. More than 80% of households participate, spending around $50 billion on lawn and garden products. However, after a sedentary […]
Familiar Bedfellows: Pain and Insomnia
What comes first: chronic pain…or sleep problems? For many people, the two go hand in hand. And research shows that’s probably no coincidence. A review of 20 research studies, involving more than 200,000 adults, showed robust evidence of an association between sleep-related problems and chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. In fact, the study found them to […]