Category: Spinal Health & Wellness
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 […]
Get Moving Again in the New Year
Periods of inactivity can happen for a variety of reasons: illness, injury, surgical procedure, or simply a lack of exercise. Whatever the reason, many of us end the year having logged less movement and exercise time than we would have liked. The New Year offers a fresh start, but getting active after weeks or months […]
What to Expect on Your First Chiropractic Visit
This October, the American Chiropractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month with the theme, “Get Started with Chiropractic,” promoting the benefits of non-drug pain management. Learn more here and follow the conversation online with the hashtag #GetStartedwithChiropractic. You’ve decided to visit a doctor of chiropractic, but you’re not quite sure […]
What Your Grip Strength Says About Your Health
When you hear “grip strength,” your mind may naturally travel to whether it feels easy or hard to twist the lids off bottles and jars. But your ability to firmly grasp objects with your hands goes way beyond this — research indicates that it can also provide deeper insight into your health, and even your […]