Scotch Plains Family Chiropractic

09/14/2026

Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but they are not alone: Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor for some.

“In my own practice, I have noticed an increase in the number of young children who are complaining about back, neck and shoulder pain,” said ACA member Dr. Scott Bautch, who practices in Wausau, Wis., and is president of ACA’s Council on Occupational Health. “The first question I ask these patients is, ‘Do you carry a backpack to school?’ Almost always the answer is ‘yes.’”

This back pain trend among young people isn’t surprising when you consider the disproportionate amounts of weight they carry in their backpacks—often slung over just one shoulder. Surveys show children today carry everything from books, laptops and school supplies to sports uniforms, shoes and water bottles in their backpacks at any given time.

Learn more: https://handsdownbetter.org/is-your-childs-backpack-causing-pain/

09/08/2026

Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common complaints among women in perimenopause and menopause, yet it remains underrecognized and frequently mischaracterized. Women often present with shoulder pain, hip stiffness, tendon discomfort, or diffuse joint aches without a clear history of injury.

These symptoms are typically approached as isolated orthopedic conditions. However, the timing, progression and systemic nature of these presentations suggest a broader physiologic origin.

Increasing evidence supports that musculoskeletal symptoms in midlife are influenced by hormonal decline, inflammatory changes, metabolic dysfunction, and alterations in nervous system regulation. Recognizing this interconnected physiology is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

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Learn how estrogen decline, inflammation, and metabolic shifts drive midlife female musculoskeletal pain, requiring a systems-based clinical care approach.

09/04/2026

Do sore muscles or joint pain keep you from staying active? Chiropractic care can improve mobility and help prevent injuries. This post shows simple ways chiropractic care can boost posture, ease strain, and help recovery. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, spinal manipulation is among the most commonly used complementary health approaches in the United States, with evidence supporting its use for low back pain, neck pain, and headaches, alongside conventional care.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/zFff50ZJCaQ

Do sore muscles or joint pain keep you from staying active? Chiropractic care can improve mobility and help prevent injuries. This post shows simple ways chiropractic care can boost posture, ease strain, and help recovery. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, sp...

09/02/2026

Low back pain and sleep problems are common in older adults, and a new systematic review suggests they are more connected than many clinicians may realize. In adults aged 60 and older, chronic low back pain was consistently associated with poorer sleep quality, though the relationship was modest in size.

What the Review Found:
This systematic review included 13 studies, but only 5 were retained for the final synthesis after risk-of-bias assessment. Across those studies, the pattern was consistent: older adults with chronic low back pain tended to report poorer sleep, more difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, and less refreshing sleep.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/VAAM50ZIkge

A new systematic review shows chronic low back pain and poor sleep quality are linked in older adults — and the relationship may go both ways.

08/28/2026

The neck contains many structures that work together to support the head and allow smooth movement, including muscles, ligaments, disks, nerves, and facet joints. During a whiplash injury, the neck can experience rapid forces that stretch these tissues, contributing to the myriad symptoms collectively known as whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). According to a recent systematic review, injuries to the cervical facet joints—small joints located at the back of the spine that guide movement between the vertebrae—are a common source of pain following whiplash, even if routine imaging tests do not reveal obvious structural damage.

Learn more about whiplash: https://ow.ly/Lz4V50ZGFzG

The neck contains many structures that work together to support the head and allow smooth movement, including muscles, ligaments, disks, nerves, and facet joints. During a whiplash injury, the neck can experience rapid forces that

08/21/2026

There are many reasons why your back pain might not go away as quickly as you’d like. It could be that you’ve reinjured your back without realizing it or that the pain has caused you to stiffen up too much. It’s also possible that your back pain has a more serious underlying cause, like a herniated disk.

While back pain often resolves on its own with time, that’s not always the case. Back pain is considered chronic when it last for 12 weeks or more.

If you have chronic back pain, you should talk with a doctor. You may have a condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/tfW350ZCw8E

Back pain can linger longer than you'd like due to re-injury, disease, or a nerve root under pressure. Learn how to keep your pain from becoming chronic.

08/19/2026

Almost everyone will experience headaches during their lifetime, with roughly half of adults reporting at least one episode each year. While many may be transitory, some patients develop recurring or persistent headaches. The most common form is the tension-type headache (TTH), accounting for an estimated 60–70% of all chronic headache cases.

Learn more: https://chiro-trust.org/headaches/chiropractic-approach-for-tension-type-headaches/

Almost everyone will experience headaches during their lifetime, with roughly half of adults reporting at least one episode each year. While many may be transitory, some patients develop recurring or persistent headaches. The most common

08/07/2026

Neck pain is a common condition that can make everyday activities more difficult. While discomfort is felt in the neck, its cause may not always be limited to the cervical spine and associated tissues because the neck does not exist in isolation. It has been theorized that because the neck and mid-back (thoracic spine) work together during nearly every upper-body movement, restricted motion in the thoracic spine may increase mechanical stress on the tissues of the neck, elevating the risk of pain or injury.

Read more: https://chiro-trust.org/neck-pain/treating-the-mid-back-may-help-relieve-neck-pain/

Neck pain is a common condition that can make everyday activities more difficult. While discomfort is felt in the neck, its cause may not always be limited to the cervical spine and associated tissues because

08/05/2026

Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Whether due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or everyday activities, back pain can significantly hinder one’s ability to enjoy life. Fortunately, modern science continues to refine our understanding of how to prevent and alleviate this discomfort. From simple daily movement habits like walking to mind-body practices such as Tai Chi, there are more practical, evidence-based options than ever for maintaining spinal health and a pain-free life.

Read more: https://ow.ly/zoLm50ZwIt4

Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Whether due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or everyday activities, back pain can significantly hinder one’s ability to enjoy life. Fortunately, modern science continues to...

08/04/2026

Sciatica is a term many people use incorrectly or don’t understand. A feeling of discomfort down the leg may cause you to think this condition is the problem. But what is it exactly and how can you treat it?

The technical name for Sciatica is lumbar radiculopathy. This name is in reference to pain radiating from the sciatic nerve. This nerve branches out from the lower back and has a wide range of sensitivity, including in the hips, buttocks, and the length of each leg. The pain from comes from irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression of the nerve — often caused by a herniated disc.

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Sciatica is a term many people use incorrectly or don’t understand. A feeling of discomfort down the leg may cause you to think this condition is the problem. But what is it exactly and how can you treat it? The technical name for Sciatica is lumbar radiculopathy. This name is in reference to pain...