MSK Conditions May Increase Risk Of Chronic Disease

A new study just published in the journal BMC Medicine found that musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions may increase the risk of chronic disease.  The researchers looked at studies that examined people with MSK conditions (neck or back pain or osteoarthritis of the hip or knee) and people with chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory problems.  All these chronic conditions are more common on people with MSK problems.  The nature of the relationship is not yet well understood but it may be that the disability caused by MSK conditions may reduce the ability to get enough exercise.  Whatever the reason, the study demonstrates yet another reason why seeing a chiropractor is worth your while.

https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1186/s12916-018-1151-2?author_access_token=7VreoorRLlGnGayaPZjIDG_BpE1tBhCbnbw3BuzI2RMJ1Vj3jZ5o1WZixwLS4XXo0sb_KESz3L1XmFQ5ZpFJBdjBGWmZDXiiQddSS5Ycvp8od0cxGppQr4ysGrlR8oKFsXCyd9Hve4ATwxvbo_P1eg%3D%3D