Inlet Crossing Chiropractic

10/23/2026

10/19/2026

Weekly Health Update
Monday, October 19, 2026

Courtesy of:

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

"The loss of a friend
is like that of a limb;
time may heal
the anguish of the wound,
but the loss cannot be repaired."
~ Robert Southey

Health Alert: Type 2 Diabetes Rising Rapidly Among Women Under 50.
Between 1990 and 2021, researchers report the global incidence rate of type 2 diabetes increased from 142.1 to 267.8 cases per 100,000 women aged 49 and younger—an increase of approximately 88%. Experts note that early-onset type 2 diabetes is associated with elevated risks for cardiovascular and kidney disease, pregnancy complications, and premature death.
International Journal of Women's Health, August 2026

Diet: Eat More Fruits and Veggies!
According to a study that included more than 50,000 adults, participants with the highest fruit and vegetable intake had a 19% lower risk of developing cancer over the following decade than those who consumed the least.
International Journal of Cancer, August 2026

Exercise: Overall Fitness Was Strongly Associated with Living Longer.
In a study of more than 13,400 adults age 65 and older, participants with the highest overall fitness—including cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, balance, agility, and flexibility—had a 61% lower risk of death from any cause over the following seven years than those with the lowest fitness.
JAMA Network Open, August 2026

Chiropractic: Headache Disorders Rise Sharply Through Childhood and Adolescence.
Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, researchers report that headache disorders affect 10.71% of children aged 5-9, rising to 42.64% of adolescents aged 15-19. The authors note that headaches are associated with more school absences, poorer academic performance, reduced social participation, and lower quality of life.
Cephalalgia, August 2026

Mental Attitude: Depression and Anxiety Rates Continue to Rise in Reproductive-Aged Women.
New research suggests that the worldwide prevalence of depression among women under age 50 increased from 55.98 to 62.21 cases per 1,000 women between 1990 and 2021, while the prevalence of anxiety increased from 58.66 to 70.97 cases per 1,000 women.
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, August 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Healthy Habits May Offset Night Shift Heart Risks.
Compared to those who work traditional work hours, a recent study found that people who usually or permanently work night shifts have a 23% higher risk of early death and a 24% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Further analysis revealed that eight cardiovascular health factors—including diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar—account for 33.1% of the association with early death and 39.2% of the association with cardiovascular disease, suggesting that healthier habits may help lessen some of the health risks linked to working nights.
Journal of Global Health, August 2026

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

10/12/2026

Weekly Health Update
Monday, October 12, 2026
Courtesy of:

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

“Nothing great in the world
has ever been accomplished
without passion.”
~ Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Health Alert: Combustion Pollution Contributes to Nearly 500,000 Kidney Disease Deaths a Year.
Fine particulate matter is a mixture of microscopic solid particles and liquid droplets in the air, often produced by combustion sources such as motor vehicles, wood burning, and fossil fuels. Over time, these tiny particles can contribute to inflammation and blood vessel damage, which may impair kidney function. Researchers estimate that exposure to fine particulate matter pollution contributes to nearly a half-million deaths from chronic kidney disease worldwide each year.
Innovation, May 2026

Diet: Working-Age Adults Face Growing Diet-Related Type 2 Diabetes.
Among working-age adults, the age-adjusted death rate from type 2 diabetes attributed to dietary factors—including a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats and a low intake of dietary fiber—increased from 17.1 to 21.5 per 100,000 between 1990 and 2023.
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, August 2026

Exercise: Specialized Resistance Training Shows Promise for Healthy Aging.
Eccentric overload training focuses resistance on the portion of a movement when a muscle is lengthening—for example, while slowly lowering into a squat. A meta-analysis of data from 15 randomized trials found that this approach may improve lower-body strength as well as explosive power in aging adults, helping them maintain physical function and potentially supporting their ability to avoid serious falls.
Experimental Gerontology, August 2026

Chiropractic: Low Back and Neck Pain Have Nearly Doubled in Last 30 Years.
Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers found that low back pain cases grew from 386.7 million in 1990 to 628.8 million in 2021, with neck pain also increasing substantially during this timeframe, rising from 114.6 million to 206.0 million cases.
Journal of Pain Research, August 2026

Mental Attitude: Depression May Affect Nearly 150 Million Seniors Worldwide by 2050.
New research suggests the global burden of depressive disorders among adults age 60 and older has steadily increased since 1990 to affect an estimated 67.6 million older adults in 2021. This number is projected to more than double to 148 million by 2050, highlighting the growing mental health challenges associated with an aging global population.
Journal of Affective Disorders, July 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Smoking’s Effect on Musculoskeletal Pain Remains High.
Despite smoking cessation efforts over the past three decades, researchers note that the long-term effects of smoking on musculoskeletal health—including rheumatoid arthritis, low-back pain, impaired bone health, and fracture risk—continue to contribute to disability, healthcare costs, lost productivity, and reduced quality of life.
To***co Induced Diseases, August 2026

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

10/09/2026

💧 HYDRATION: THE RECOVERY TOOL MOST PEOPLE UNDERESTIMATE
You can stretch, exercise, get adjusted, and work on mobility—but if you’re not properly hydrated, your body may not recover as efficiently as it could.

WHY HYDRATION MATTERS FOR RECOVERY:

💧 Supports muscle function — Fluid and electrolytes are important for normal muscle contraction and performance.

💧 Helps regulate body temperature — Especially important after pickleball, golf, workouts, or outdoor activity.

💧 Supports circulation — Your blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working tissues.

💧 Helps replace what you lose through sweat — Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling tired and affect physical performance.

💧 Supports joint and connective tissue health — Water is an essential component of the tissues that keep us moving.

💧 Helps you prepare for your NEXT activity — Recovery isn’t only about what you do after exercise. It’s about being ready to move again.

ARE YOU WAITING UNTIL YOU’RE THIRSTY?
Don’t make hydration an afterthought. Drink fluids consistently throughout the day, and pay extra attention before, during, and after prolonged exercise—especially in the heat.

For longer or particularly sweaty workouts, replacing electrolytes may also be appropriate.

At Inlet Crossing Chiropractic, our focus is simple: helping active adults keep doing what they love for as long as possible.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

DR. Paul Trinkoff
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
Murrells Inlet, SC

843-220-2513

10/07/2026

OVER 40? DON’T IGNORE YOUR HIPS.

Your hips are involved in almost everything you do—walking, bending, getting out of a chair, swinging a golf club, and moving around the pickleball court.

As we get older, loss of hip mobility can quietly change the way the rest of the body moves.

WHY HIP MOBILITY MATTERS AFTER 40:

• Helps maintain a natural walking stride
• Allows you to rotate more freely for golf and pickleball
• Supports better balance and stability
• Helps you squat, bend, and get up and down more comfortably
• May reduce unnecessary stress on the lower back and knees
• Keeps everyday movement easier and more efficient

Here’s the important part: stiff hips don’t always hurt.

Sometimes the first sign is your lower back getting tight. Your knees start bothering you. Your stride gets shorter. Or you notice you just don’t move as freely as you used to.

That’s why at Inlet Crossing Chiropractic, we look beyond where it hurts. We evaluate how your hips, pelvis, spine, and surrounding muscles are actually moving together.

The goal is simple:

KEEP YOU MOVING. KEEP YOU ACTIVE. KEEP YOU DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

DR. Paul Trinkoff
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
(Inside Inlet Pickleball Office)
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

10/05/2026

Weekly Health Update
Monday, October 5, 2026
Courtesy of:

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513
“Life is measured in love
and positive contributions
and moments of grace.”
~ Carly Fiorina

Health Alert: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Incidence Rising Worldwide.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract, primarily Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and unintended weight loss. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers report that the age-standardized incidence of IBD increased by an average of 0.16% per year between 1990 and 2021, with the highest disease burden observed in Australasia, North America, and Western Europe.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, August 2026

Diet: Fast Food Intake During Pregnancy May Influence Child’s Body Composition.
New research suggests that children born to mothers who consumed fast food two or more times a week during pregnancy had, on average, a 0.6 kg/m² higher BMI, a 2.2 cm larger waist circumference, a 0.7 cm larger arm circumference, and a 4.0 mm greater sum of skinfolds than children whose mothers less frequently ate fast food.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, August 2026

Exercise: Active Students Report Greater Mindfulness and Mental Well-Being.
Among a group of 407 middle school-aged children, researchers found that school-based physical activity programs not only provided physical health benefits but were also associated with improved mindfulness, mental well-being, and quality of life.
International Journal of School Health, July 2026

Chiropractic: Manual Therapy May Reduce Neck Pain-Related Disability.
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a tool used to evaluate how neck symptoms interfere with activities such as personal care, lifting, reading, and work. Among more than 5,800 people receiving care for mechanical neck pain, researchers found that manual therapy combined with exercise—an approach commonly used by chiropractors—was associated with significant improvements in NDI scores.
Pain Research & Management, August 2026

Mental Attitude: Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked to Better Cognitive Function.
Researchers studying hospitalized older adults found that each 10 ng/mL increase in serum vitamin D levels corresponded with up to 18% lower odds of adverse cognitive outcomes, including dementia. The authors note that more than half of participants were vitamin D deficient, highlighting how common low levels are within this population.
Frontiers in Nutrition, August 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Early Heart Disease Death Rate Has Been Cut in Half Since 1990.
Thanks to advances in treatment and worldwide smoking cessation efforts, researchers report the age-adjusted death rate for tobacco-attributable early onset ischemic heart disease fell about 43%, from 8.69 to 4.96 per 100,000 people between 1990 and 2023.
Clinical Cardiology, August 2026

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

10/02/2026

WHY RECOVERY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EXERCISE

More isn’t always better. Better recovery can mean better performance.
Exercise challenges your body. Recovery is when your body gets the opportunity to adapt, rebuild and prepare to do it again.

🔵 RECOVERY HELPS YOUR BODY:
- Repair muscles after activity
- Restore energy
- Maintain mobility and flexibility
- Reduce excessive muscle tightness
- Support healthy joints
- Improve performance for your next workout or game

🟡 SMART RECOVERY INCLUDES:
- Quality sleep
- Proper hydration
- Good nutrition
- Active recovery and light movement
- Mobility and stretching
- Rest days when your body needs them

🔴 DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNALS:
- Lingering soreness
- Unusual fatigue
- Decreased mobility
- Declining performance
- Feeling like you’re constantly “tight”
- Taking longer than usual to bounce back

You don’t get stronger simply by doing more.
You get stronger by giving your body the chance to recover from what you’ve done.

TRAIN. RECOVER. REPEAT.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
Paul Trinkoff, DC
843-220-2513

📍 3328 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576