Taking care of others can be hard on your own health. In fact, 17 to 25 percent of caregivers say their health is fair or poor, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance.

Depending on the things you do after your visit to the chiropractor, the effects of your treatment can last days or just a few hours. Fortunately, you can extend the positive effects of your adjustments by following a few simple guidelines.

Most of us experience pain in our muscles and joints occasionally. If we're lucky, the uncomfortable symptoms subside after just a few days.

Painful joints complicate even the simplest activities. Walking up a flight of stairs, bending or even rising from a seated position is much more difficult when your joints become stiff and painful.

Aches and pains in your back or neck could be caused by spondylosis, a condition that occurs after years of wear and tear on your spine.

Headaches are often dismissed as minor ailments that can be easily cured simply by popping a few over-the-counter pain relievers.

Meditation offers many benefits for your mental and emotional health. Regular meditation reduces stress and anxiety, improves your mood and decreases symptoms of depression.

Chiropractic is shown to reduce the risk of fall for senior citizens.

In only a third of cases will back pain resolve in three months. Many people will still be suffering a year later.