Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
Why Some Older Adults Respond More Slowly to Chiropractic Care
While chiropractic care can effectively manage many musculoskeletal disorders—including low back pain—some older patients recover more slowly than others. A recent study found that age itself is not a determining factor; rather, older adults are more likely to present with characteristics linked to delayed recovery, such as higher baseline disability, musculoskeletal comorbidities, poorer self-rated health, and depression.
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – May 2025
X-Rays for Seniors with Chronic Low Back Pain Chronic low back pain is a common condition that becomes even more prevalent with age. By some estimates, it may affect nearly 3 in 4 older adults each year. As individuals aged 65 and older continue to make up a growing share of the global population, chronic…
Read MoreMonthly Pain Update – September 2023
Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Seniors with Low Back Pain While low back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s particularly problematic for older adults and is one of the top three reasons they see a doctor. Despite this, low back pain among seniors often persists for longer than three months, and in the presence…
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