Crystal Springs Chiropractic

Crystal Springs Chiropractic Short term care for neck and back pain relief. We offer short term care for neck and back pain while providing flexible walk-in appointment times.

What sets us apart is our integrative approach by providing Chiropractic, Nutrition, and Massage. Our friendly staff is always here to help answer any questions and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Microplastics Detected in Prostate Tumor Tissue. Examinations of prostate cancer tumors from ten patients revealed micro...
04/16/2026

Microplastics Detected in Prostate Tumor Tissue.

Examinations of prostate cancer tumors from ten patients revealed microplastic particles in all but one sample, with cancerous tissue containing approximately 2.5 times more plastic than adjacent benign tissue. The findings suggest that microplastic exposure may be a potential risk factor for prostate cancer through inflammation-related mechanisms, though further research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.

ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, February 2026

Muscle Strength Matters for Senior Women Longevity. University at Buffalo researcher report that among women aged 63 and...
04/15/2026

Muscle Strength Matters for Senior Women Longevity.

University at Buffalo researcher report that among women aged 63 and older, higher muscle strength—as determined by grip strength and chair-stand performance—is linked to a lower risk of death in the following eight years after adjusting for aerobic activity, inflammation, and cardiovascular fitness. More specifically, each 7-kg (~15.42 lbs.) increase in grip strength was associated with a 12% lower death risk, while faster chair-stand times predicted a 4% reduction.

JAMA Network Open, February 2026

Many Expectant Mothers Have Low Back Pain. An analysis of data collected from 474 women during pregnancy revealed two-th...
04/14/2026

Many Expectant Mothers Have Low Back Pain.

An analysis of data collected from 474 women during pregnancy revealed two-thirds experienced pregnancy-related low back pain with a third noting moderate-to-severe pain and disability. Further analysis revealed risk factors for pregnancy-related low back pain include excess gestational weight gain, a history of back pain, and repetitive or prolonged static work postures.

Pain Management Nursing, November 2025

Reducing TV Time May Help Ward Off Depression. According to a study that monitored more than 65,000 adults for four year...
04/13/2026

Reducing TV Time May Help Ward Off Depression.

According to a study that monitored more than 65,000 adults for four years, swapping out 60 minutes of daily TV viewing with physical activity of any intensity can reduce the risk of major depression by up to 19%.

European Psychiatry, February 2026

Large Waistline May Suggest Future Arthritis Risk. According to a study that monitored 10,633 middle-aged and older adul...
03/13/2026

Large Waistline May Suggest Future Arthritis Risk.

According to a study that monitored 10,633 middle-aged and older adults for a decade, high waist circumference—a sign of abdominal obesity—is associated with a 42% elevated risk of osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, December 2025

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Really Does Reduce Heart Attack Risk. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a s...
03/12/2026

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Really Does Reduce Heart Attack Risk.

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a set of health-related behaviors and clinical measures—including not smoking, achieving adequate sleep duration, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and having healthy levels of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure—that are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers found that individuals who met all eight metrics did indeed have a substantially lower risk of heart attack, and among those who did experience myocardial infarction, the event occurred later in life compared with individuals with fewer optimal metrics.

American Journal of Preventative Cardiology, December 2025

Daily Exercise May Provide Stress Reduction Benefits. A survey of nearly 17,000 adults revealed that women who exercise ...
03/11/2026

Daily Exercise May Provide Stress Reduction Benefits.

A survey of nearly 17,000 adults revealed that women who exercise at least 30 minutes a day are 20% less likely to report high stress than their sedentary peers.

Gallup, January 2026

Low Back Adjustment May Help Treat Common Knee Disorder. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterize...
03/10/2026

Low Back Adjustment May Help Treat Common Knee Disorder.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized by anterior knee pain that can range from mild to severe and is often associated with abnormal contact or tracking of the posterior surface of the patella (kneecap) against the femur (thigh bone). In a study involving 30 individuals with PFPS, researchers found that spinal manipulative therapy applied to the lumbar spine twice weekly for four weeks was associated with improvements in knee pain and quadriceps strength. These findings suggest that spinal manipulation may play a supportive role in the management of PFPS.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, December 2025

Sleeping in on Weekends Can Be Okay. While ideally adolescents and young adults would get adequate sleep during the week...
03/09/2026

Sleeping in on Weekends Can Be Okay.

While ideally adolescents and young adults would get adequate sleep during the week and wake at consistent times each day, this is not always the case. In a study of nearly 1,100 adolescents and young adults, those who routinely slept in on weekends to compensate for lost sleep had a 41% lower risk of daily depressive symptoms than their peers who experienced insufficient sleep but did not catch up on weekends.

Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2026

“Learning how to learn is the most precious thing we have in life.” ~ John Naisbitt
02/24/2026

“Learning how to learn is the most precious thing we have in life.”

~ John Naisbitt

Nuts Protect Cardiovascular Health. A systematic review and meta-analysis that included 63 studies found that for every ...
02/23/2026

Nuts Protect Cardiovascular Health.

A systematic review and meta-analysis that included 63 studies found that for every 28-gram increase in weekly nut intake, an individual’s risk of coronary heart disease and stroke falls by 4% and 1%, respectively.

Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases, September 2025

Gestational Diabetes Rate Up 36% from 2016. Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy an...
02/20/2026

Gestational Diabetes Rate Up 36% from 2016.

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and can have long-term effects on a woman’s cardiovascular and metabolic health. From 2016 to 2024, its incidence increased each year, rising from 58 to 79 cases per 1,000 births. Researchers suggest this upward trend may reflect worsening cardiometabolic health among young adults, including poorer dietary patterns, lower physical activity levels, and rising obesity rates.

JAMA Internal Medicine, December 2025

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214 De Anza Boulevard
San Mateo, CA
94402

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 1pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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