Exercise and Chiropractic Care in Seniors

Studies are being conducted to see how exercise and chiropractic care can improve “overall health and spinal function in seniors.” An article in The Chiropractic Journal states, “According to the National Institutes of Health, moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of seniors who are frail, or who have diseases associated with aging. However, exercise alone won’t necessarily address the spinal problems seniors commonly experience. This is a concern as spinal problems can cause pain and subsequent decline in physical function in older adults.” The study will test “the combination of chiropractic management and exercise therapy. Participants must be 65 years of age and older with chronic spine problems.”

The full article can be found here.