Essence Of Wellness Chiropractic Center

10/16/2025

Today is World Spine Day! This year is themed, "Invest in Your Spine," and highlights the importance of spinal health through prevention, rehabilitation, and proactive care. With back pain affecting over one billion people worldwide, it remains a leading cause of disability and lost productivity.

Many populations lack access to spinal health professionals, making self-management essential. This year’s campaign educates individuals on maintaining good posture, staying active, and creating ergonomic environments. Healthcare professionals, policymakers, and businesses are encouraged to prioritize spinal health and wellness initiatives. By raising awareness and promoting prevention, World Spine Day 2025 aims to reduce the global burden of spinal disorders.

10/16/2025

We are delighted to be co-authors on this scientific journal article.

New Study Links Chiropractic Care to Reduced Use of Pain and Musculoskeletal Medications— This study adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that chiropractic care can support patients in achieving their health goals with fewer musculoskeletal medications.
The full article is available open access in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic, and can be found here:

https://journal.parker.edu/article/144979-chiropractic-care-and-self-reported-changes-in-analgesic-and-musculoskeletal-medication-use-a-cross-sectional-survey

10/10/2025

🦴 When your spine’s been waiting since the Jurassic era... Don’t be like our bony buddy here — schedule your adjustment before you fossilize! 😄 Your body deserves better than cobwebs and creaks.

📅 Call us today and get back to feeling like yourself again.

10/07/2025

At Essence of Wellness Chiropractic Center, we’re here to help you move better, feel better, and live well—naturally. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, improving mobility, or simply maintaining your health, our chiropractors, Drs. Jane and Dean Smith are dedicated to personalized care that supports your whole-body wellness.

Come see why so many in Eaton and beyond trust us with their chiropractic journey. Your path to feeling your best starts here.

10/05/2025

Having fun at the Ohio State Chiropractic Association annual convention. It is great to connect and learn some new insights.

09/30/2025

Fresh from the garden at Essence of Wellness.

09/18/2025

Happy birthday to chiropractic. Traditionally, Founder’s Day is celebrated on Sept. 18, the date which is on or near the anniversary of the first chiropractic adjustment by D.D. Palmer in Davenport, Iowa, in 1895. There is substantial evidence supporting chiropractic care. Share the science, share the message, share chiropractic!

09/04/2025

🎉 Big news from the State of Ohio! 🎉

Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel have officially proclaimed September 2025 as DRUG-FREE PAIN MANAGEMENT AWARENESS MONTH! 🙌✨

This recognition highlights the importance of safe, effective, and drug-free approaches to managing pain—especially chiropractic care that helps people live healthier, fuller lives without relying on opioids or unnecessary drugs. 💪🌿

Together, we celebrate the progress being made in the fight against opioid abuse while raising awareness of the power of natural, drug-free solutions for spinal and musculoskeletal pain.

Let’s spread the word and keep Ohio moving toward a brighter, healthier future! 💙🤍❤️

08/27/2025

Chiropractors face significantly fewer opportunities to earn continuing education (CE) credit for research and academic activities compared to other healthcare professionals, including athletic trainers (ATs), physical therapists (PTs), medical doctors (MDs), and doctors of osteopathy (DOs).

These disparities may present a significant barrier to the academic and research development of the chiropractic profession. The article suggests that limiting CE credit for scholarly activities may hinder chiropractors from engaging in research and higher education, which are essential for advancing evidence-informed practice and professional growth.

Congrats to Dr. Smith and co-authors.

Background Continuing education (CE) for chiropractors is mandated by state licensing boards to ensure ongoing learning and to maintain professional excellence. While incorporating research into CE programs is crucial for practitioners to remain dynamic and evidence-based, conducting research and ac...

08/10/2025

We’re excited to share some fresh updates at Essence of Wellness Chiropractic Center!
🚧 Our driveway just got a sleek new look with fresh sealcoating.
🏠 Inside, we’ve remodeled and reorganized the office to create an even more calming, efficient, and wellness-focused space for our amazing patients.
Whether you're stopping by for an adjustment or just want to check it out, we can’t wait to see you!

05/17/2025

Does exercise damage knee joint cartilage in individuals at risk
of, or with, knee osteoarthritis (OA)? Systematic reviews demonstrate that exercise therapy does not harm cartilage structure or quality.

Exercise therapy is beneficial for knee health and general health, and among the many benefits load can potentially stimulate the cartilage cells to improve the quality of the cartilage. However, not all people with OA tolerate high impact activities such as jumping.
This type of knee joint loading exercise does not seem to cause detrimental cartilage changes even in people with mild radiographic knee osteoarthritis, but may cause pain and
not be the generally recommended type of exercise for this population.

BACKGROUND: Exercise therapy is a first line treatment for osteoarthritis. However, many patients and some clinicians believe that exercise therapy might harm knee cartilage in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. CLINICAL QUESTION: Does exercise therapy damage knee joint cartilage in individuals a...

03/19/2025

Several diseases have shown a correlation with low hand grip strength (e.g., diabetes, stroke, chronic kidney and liver disease, some cancers etc). Low grip strength is also associated with increased hospitalization, nutritional status, overall mortality and quality of life! Getting strong and staying strong should be a public health priority.

Hand grip strength (HGS) serves as a fundamental metric in assessing muscle function and overall physical capability and is particularly relevant to the ageing population. HGS holds an important connection to the concept of sarcopenia, which encompasses the age-related decline in muscle mass, streng...