Why Exercise Is So Essential for Mental Health

I frequently talk to my patients about the mental and emotional benefits of exercise. There is now robust evidence that exercise appears to be as good as existing pharmacological interventions across a range of conditions, such as mild to moderate depression, dementia, and anxiety.
Has anyone noticed any of these benefits from exercise?Why Exercise Is So Essential for Mental Health

Babying your back may delay healing

Studies on animals with spinal injuries show faster pain resolution among those forced to exercise than among those allowed to move less. Studies on humans also show much evidence that increased movement leads to faster improvement. So use common sense but do not baby your back after an injury.
Has anyone noticed better recovery by staying active?
Babying your back may delay healing

What's the truth about chiropractors?

This article discusses some myths about chiropractors.
"A common myth is that chiropractors do not undergo a significant amount of training. In fact, they typically complete about 8 years of higher education. They usually graduate with a pre-med major after having taken courses in sciences, such as biology, chemistry, psychology, and physics. They then attend a chiropractic graduate program. On average, these involve 4 years of education with a total of 4,200 instructional hours in course credits."
Does this surprise anyone?

What's the truth about chiropractors?

Managing Neck and Back Pain in America

New Gallup report shows that among those who saw a health care professional for neck or back pain in the last 12 months, 53% saw a chiropractor. Also, 80% of Americans would prefer to see a specialist who is an expert in spine related conditions over a general practitioner if they experienced back or neck related pain.
Has anyone had treatment for a back or neck condition?
Managing Neck and Back Pain in America