Bucktown Chiropractic

06/03/2026

Walking Is Most Common Exercise…

A survey of 396,261 adults found that walking is the most common form of physical activity. However, only about 1 in 4 walkers satisfies recommended physical activity guidelines. Most adults can meet these guidelines by averaging about 7,000–8,000 steps per day, especially if some of those steps are taken at a brisk pace.

PLOS One, April 2026

06/03/2026

In addition to spinal manipulation, doctors of chiropractic often use other conservative therapies to reduce pain and improve function in patients with neck pain. When it comes to neck conditions involving herniated disks, radiating arm pain (“radiculopathy”), strains, facet syndromes

06/02/2026

Nearly Two-Thirds of Concussion Patients Have Neck Pain Too.

Among a group of 299 concussion patients, researchers found that 61% also reported neck pain, most commonly in the upper cervical region. These findings add to growing evidence that concussions may involve coexisting neck dysfunction, which may need to be addressed to achieve optimal recovery.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, April 2026

06/02/2026

Experts estimate that whiplash associated disorders (WAD) from motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) affect about 300 for every 100,000 people in the Western each year. Suffice it to say, that’s a lot of people! Crash tests have demonstrated that the risk for whiplash is much greater when

06/01/2026

Moving More Can Improve Mood.

Using data from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966, researchers found that replacing 30 minutes of daily sedentary time with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was associated with a 9% reduction in depressive symptoms and a 4.5% reduction in anxiety symptoms among middle-aged adults.

Depression and Anxiety, April 2026

06/01/2026

The sciatic nerve is made up of five nerve roots that exit the spine in the lower back (L4 to S3) and then merge into one nerve that travels through the buttock and into the leg. At the back of the knee, the nerve divides into two nerves, the tibial and common peroneal, that travel into the inner

05/29/2026

Simple Habits Can Help Reduce Constipation.

Tufts University researchers note that increasing fiber intake, drinking adequate fluids, maintaining regular physical activity, and establishing consistent bathroom routines can significantly improve bowel regularity. However, individuals suffering from persisted or severe symptoms should be evaluated by their healthcare provider to rule out underlying conditions.

Tufts University, April 2026

05/29/2026

The hip is a very important region of the body, especially since our upright, weightbearing activities rely on a properly functioning hip joint.  With the expansive growth of youth athletic programs, the incidence of hip-related injuries and the associated disability has markedly increased.&

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

In the past, we’ve written about the use of mechanical traction for patients with neck pain. But what about the low back pain (LBP) patient? Can traction help reduce pain and improve function for this group? Let’s see what the scientific literature has to say about traction for the lo