Rodney Oberdorf, DC

07/30/2026

Stress May Shape Beverage Choices.

Daily surveys completed by 67 healthy young adults over the course of a week found that higher perceived stress was associated with increased consumption of tea and coffee, two beverages rich in polyphenols that may help protect against some of the body's harmful physiological responses to stress.

07/30/2026

Where Is This Shoulder Pain Coming From?

When people say, “My shoulder hurts,” they often point to different areas in the vicinity of the shoulder such as the base of neck, the collar bone, the scapula (shoulder blade), the chest, and/or their arm. The challenge with the shoulder is that it’s anatomically comprised of three joints: the glenohumeral joint, or GHJ (ball-and-socket); the acromioclavicular joint, or ACJ (collar bone and scapula); and the scapulothoracic joint, or STJ (shoulder blade and rib cage). Some researchers even argue that the sternoclavicular joint, or SCJ (collar bone and sternum), should also be considered part of the shoulder.

When people say, “My shoulder hurts,” they often point to different areas in the vicinity of the shoulder such as the base of neck, the collar bone, the scapula (shoulder blade), the chest, and/or their arm. The challenge with the shoulder is that it’s anatomically comprised of three joints

07/30/2026

Heart-Healthy Habits May Support Independent Living.

The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) 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. According to a recent study, older adults with high adherence to LE8 had lower odds of disability in basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and getting out of bed.

07/29/2026

Running May Be a Powerful Tool for Teen Mental Health.

A randomized trial found that adolescents who completed a 12-week running program reported less depression, anxiety, and stress than those in a control group that maintained their usual activities.

07/29/2026

Multi-Modal Care for Whiplash Patients

The term whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes a constellation of symptoms that includes (partial list) pain, stiffness/limited motion, dizziness, headache, depression/anxiety, and brain-fog. The condition is associated with accelerations/deceleration events like car accidents, sports collisions, or slip and falls. Such injuries are classified into four categories: WAD I (no/minimal complaints/injury), WAD II (soft-tissue injury – muscle/tendon and/or ligament injury), WAD III (nerve injury), WAD IV (fracture). More than 85% of those involved in a motor vehicle collision (MVC) experience neck pain, with 29-40% recovering within a little more than three months and about 23% still not having recovered after one year.

The term whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes a constellation of symptoms that includes (partial list) pain, stiffness/limited motion, dizziness, headache, depression/anxiety, and brain-fog. The condition is associated with accelerations/deceleration events like car accidents, sports col

07/29/2026

Single-Shoulder Backpacks and Poor Sitting Posture Linked to Back Pain.

A study of more than 3,400 adolescents found that both single-shoulder backpack use and improper sitting posture were significantly associated with back pain.

07/28/2026

Chiropractic Methods for Treating Neck Pain

When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek out chiropractic care. In fact, there are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies performed by doctors of chiropractic can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain as well as neck pain arising from injuries related to sports, car accidents, and falls. What are some of these manual therapies?

When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek out chiropractic care. In fact, there are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies performed by doctors of chiropractic can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain as well as neck pain arising from injuries rela

07/28/2026

High Blood Pressure Remains the Leading Heart Disease Risk.

Disease burden refers to the overall impact of a disease on a population, including illness, disability, and risk of early death. An analysis of Global Burden of Disease data from 204 countries and territories found that high systolic blood pressure accounts for 49.7% of the global cardiovascular disease burden. The findings suggest that improving blood pressure control could substantially reduce the worldwide impact of cardiovascular disease.

07/28/2026

Low Magnesium Status Associated with Dementia Risk.

Magnesium helps support normal nerve function, blood vessel health, and communication between brain cells. A study of more than 325,000 adults found that repeatedly low blood magnesium levels were associated with a 33% higher risk of dementia and a 63% higher risk of vascular dementia.

07/27/2026

Loneliness Associated with a Greater Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders.

Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers found that adults who reported feeling lonely were 14% more likely to develop musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis, low back pain, and neck pain.