Why Holiday Eating Habits Can Make Old Injuries and Pain Flare Up If you’ve ever noticed an old injury suddenly acting up after the holidays, you’re not alone. Many people experience flare-ups of back pain, neck pain, joint stiffness, or lingering injuries in January — even if they haven’t done anything physically demanding. At Enos Chiropractic Center in Warwick, RI, this is something we see every year. The cause is rarely “getting older” or random bad luck. More often, it’s inflammation driven by holiday eating habits combined with reduced movement and disrupted routines. Why Old Injuries Are ...

Why Your Body Feels Stiffer After the Holidays (And What Food Has to Do With It) If your body feels tighter, slower, or more uncomfortable after the holidays, you’re not imagining it. Many people experience increased stiffness, joint pain, and muscle tension in January — even without an injury. At Enos Chiropractic Center in Warwick, RI, we see this pattern every year. One of the biggest contributors isn’t age or activity level — it’s inflammation driven by holiday eating habits combined with reduced movement and disrupted routines. The Holiday Diet Shift Most People Overlook Between Thanksgiving and New Year’...

Can Chiropractic Care Help Prevent Arthritis and Joint Degeneration? Arthritis and joint degeneration are often seen as an inevitable part of aging — but what if they aren’t? While genetics and age play a role, many patients develop arthritis due to long-term imbalances in posture, joint mechanics, mobility, and inflammation that were never addressed early on. That’s where chiropractic care becomes a powerful tool for prevention. At Enos Chiropractic Center in Warwick, RI, we see patients every day who want to protect their joint health and avoid surgery, chronic pain, or dependency on medication. With proper spinal alignment and ...