In a recent study, authors investigated how certain spinal factors, body balance, muscle strength and gait speed influence falling in elderly and middle-aged people. Their conclusion: Poor posture and other functional shortcomings attributed to falls. The subjects consisted of 100 males, who underwent a basic health checkup. In the examination, the fall history over the
Read moreIt used to be that osteoporosis was considered a disease that affected only senior citizens — those with backs slightly hunched over or those who could no longer stand up straight. However, the truth is that an estimated 20 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and 80 percent of them don’t even know it. Osteoporosis
Read moreOne of the greatest joys during my workday is helping my senior patients feel better and stay healthy through regular chiropractic adjustments. Senior citizens find that regular chiropractic care helps improve their mobility, and it may also reduce their reliance on pain relief medication. My senior patients are in their 70s, 80s and even 90s,
Read moreAs people age, one of their greatest concerns is to maintain “activities of daily living” or ADLs. That’s the ability to get up in the morning, take a shower, get dressed, take care of yourself and be active. Back pain can be a significant challenge for those seniors looking to maintain their daily activities. A
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