Inlet Crossing Chiropractic

10/12/2026

Weekly Health Update
Monday, October 12, 2026
Courtesy of:

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

“Nothing great in the world
has ever been accomplished
without passion.”
~ Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Health Alert: Combustion Pollution Contributes to Nearly 500,000 Kidney Disease Deaths a Year.
Fine particulate matter is a mixture of microscopic solid particles and liquid droplets in the air, often produced by combustion sources such as motor vehicles, wood burning, and fossil fuels. Over time, these tiny particles can contribute to inflammation and blood vessel damage, which may impair kidney function. Researchers estimate that exposure to fine particulate matter pollution contributes to nearly a half-million deaths from chronic kidney disease worldwide each year.
Innovation, May 2026

Diet: Working-Age Adults Face Growing Diet-Related Type 2 Diabetes.
Among working-age adults, the age-adjusted death rate from type 2 diabetes attributed to dietary factors—including a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats and a low intake of dietary fiber—increased from 17.1 to 21.5 per 100,000 between 1990 and 2023.
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, August 2026

Exercise: Specialized Resistance Training Shows Promise for Healthy Aging.
Eccentric overload training focuses resistance on the portion of a movement when a muscle is lengthening—for example, while slowly lowering into a squat. A meta-analysis of data from 15 randomized trials found that this approach may improve lower-body strength as well as explosive power in aging adults, helping them maintain physical function and potentially supporting their ability to avoid serious falls.
Experimental Gerontology, August 2026

Chiropractic: Low Back and Neck Pain Have Nearly Doubled in Last 30 Years.
Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers found that low back pain cases grew from 386.7 million in 1990 to 628.8 million in 2021, with neck pain also increasing substantially during this timeframe, rising from 114.6 million to 206.0 million cases.
Journal of Pain Research, August 2026

Mental Attitude: Depression May Affect Nearly 150 Million Seniors Worldwide by 2050.
New research suggests the global burden of depressive disorders among adults age 60 and older has steadily increased since 1990 to affect an estimated 67.6 million older adults in 2021. This number is projected to more than double to 148 million by 2050, highlighting the growing mental health challenges associated with an aging global population.
Journal of Affective Disorders, July 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Smoking’s Effect on Musculoskeletal Pain Remains High.
Despite smoking cessation efforts over the past three decades, researchers note that the long-term effects of smoking on musculoskeletal health—including rheumatoid arthritis, low-back pain, impaired bone health, and fracture risk—continue to contribute to disability, healthcare costs, lost productivity, and reduced quality of life.
To***co Induced Diseases, August 2026

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

10/09/2026

💧 HYDRATION: THE RECOVERY TOOL MOST PEOPLE UNDERESTIMATE
You can stretch, exercise, get adjusted, and work on mobility—but if you’re not properly hydrated, your body may not recover as efficiently as it could.

WHY HYDRATION MATTERS FOR RECOVERY:

💧 Supports muscle function — Fluid and electrolytes are important for normal muscle contraction and performance.

💧 Helps regulate body temperature — Especially important after pickleball, golf, workouts, or outdoor activity.

💧 Supports circulation — Your blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working tissues.

💧 Helps replace what you lose through sweat — Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling tired and affect physical performance.

💧 Supports joint and connective tissue health — Water is an essential component of the tissues that keep us moving.

💧 Helps you prepare for your NEXT activity — Recovery isn’t only about what you do after exercise. It’s about being ready to move again.

ARE YOU WAITING UNTIL YOU’RE THIRSTY?
Don’t make hydration an afterthought. Drink fluids consistently throughout the day, and pay extra attention before, during, and after prolonged exercise—especially in the heat.

For longer or particularly sweaty workouts, replacing electrolytes may also be appropriate.

At Inlet Crossing Chiropractic, our focus is simple: helping active adults keep doing what they love for as long as possible.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

DR. Paul Trinkoff
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
Murrells Inlet, SC

843-220-2513

10/07/2026

OVER 40? DON’T IGNORE YOUR HIPS.

Your hips are involved in almost everything you do—walking, bending, getting out of a chair, swinging a golf club, and moving around the pickleball court.

As we get older, loss of hip mobility can quietly change the way the rest of the body moves.

WHY HIP MOBILITY MATTERS AFTER 40:

• Helps maintain a natural walking stride
• Allows you to rotate more freely for golf and pickleball
• Supports better balance and stability
• Helps you squat, bend, and get up and down more comfortably
• May reduce unnecessary stress on the lower back and knees
• Keeps everyday movement easier and more efficient

Here’s the important part: stiff hips don’t always hurt.

Sometimes the first sign is your lower back getting tight. Your knees start bothering you. Your stride gets shorter. Or you notice you just don’t move as freely as you used to.

That’s why at Inlet Crossing Chiropractic, we look beyond where it hurts. We evaluate how your hips, pelvis, spine, and surrounding muscles are actually moving together.

The goal is simple:

KEEP YOU MOVING. KEEP YOU ACTIVE. KEEP YOU DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

DR. Paul Trinkoff
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
(Inside Inlet Pickleball Office)
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

10/05/2026

Weekly Health Update
Monday, October 5, 2026
Courtesy of:

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513
“Life is measured in love
and positive contributions
and moments of grace.”
~ Carly Fiorina

Health Alert: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Incidence Rising Worldwide.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic conditions that cause ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract, primarily Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and unintended weight loss. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers report that the age-standardized incidence of IBD increased by an average of 0.16% per year between 1990 and 2021, with the highest disease burden observed in Australasia, North America, and Western Europe.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, August 2026

Diet: Fast Food Intake During Pregnancy May Influence Child’s Body Composition.
New research suggests that children born to mothers who consumed fast food two or more times a week during pregnancy had, on average, a 0.6 kg/m² higher BMI, a 2.2 cm larger waist circumference, a 0.7 cm larger arm circumference, and a 4.0 mm greater sum of skinfolds than children whose mothers less frequently ate fast food.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, August 2026

Exercise: Active Students Report Greater Mindfulness and Mental Well-Being.
Among a group of 407 middle school-aged children, researchers found that school-based physical activity programs not only provided physical health benefits but were also associated with improved mindfulness, mental well-being, and quality of life.
International Journal of School Health, July 2026

Chiropractic: Manual Therapy May Reduce Neck Pain-Related Disability.
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is a tool used to evaluate how neck symptoms interfere with activities such as personal care, lifting, reading, and work. Among more than 5,800 people receiving care for mechanical neck pain, researchers found that manual therapy combined with exercise—an approach commonly used by chiropractors—was associated with significant improvements in NDI scores.
Pain Research & Management, August 2026

Mental Attitude: Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked to Better Cognitive Function.
Researchers studying hospitalized older adults found that each 10 ng/mL increase in serum vitamin D levels corresponded with up to 18% lower odds of adverse cognitive outcomes, including dementia. The authors note that more than half of participants were vitamin D deficient, highlighting how common low levels are within this population.
Frontiers in Nutrition, August 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Early Heart Disease Death Rate Has Been Cut in Half Since 1990.
Thanks to advances in treatment and worldwide smoking cessation efforts, researchers report the age-adjusted death rate for to***co-attributable early onset ischemic heart disease fell about 43%, from 8.69 to 4.96 per 100,000 people between 1990 and 2023.
Clinical Cardiology, August 2026

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

10/02/2026

WHY RECOVERY IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS EXERCISE

More isn’t always better. Better recovery can mean better performance.
Exercise challenges your body. Recovery is when your body gets the opportunity to adapt, rebuild and prepare to do it again.

🔵 RECOVERY HELPS YOUR BODY:
- Repair muscles after activity
- Restore energy
- Maintain mobility and flexibility
- Reduce excessive muscle tightness
- Support healthy joints
- Improve performance for your next workout or game

🟡 SMART RECOVERY INCLUDES:
- Quality sleep
- Proper hydration
- Good nutrition
- Active recovery and light movement
- Mobility and stretching
- Rest days when your body needs them

🔴 DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNALS:
- Lingering soreness
- Unusual fatigue
- Decreased mobility
- Declining performance
- Feeling like you’re constantly “tight”
- Taking longer than usual to bounce back

You don’t get stronger simply by doing more.
You get stronger by giving your body the chance to recover from what you’ve done.

TRAIN. RECOVER. REPEAT.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
Paul Trinkoff, DC
843-220-2513

📍 3328 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

09/30/2026

RELIEVE HEADACHES NATURALLY — ANYWHERE

Headaches don’t always start in your head. Muscle tension, neck tightness and stress may all contribute.
Try the LI4 (Hegu) acupressure point — located in the fleshy area between your thumb and index finger.

🔵 HOW TO DO IT:
- Find the LI4 point shown in the picture
- Use the thumb of your opposite hand
- Apply firm, comfortable pressure
- Massage in small circles
- Continue for 30–60 seconds
- Repeat on the other hand
- Breathe slowly and relax

🟡 MAY HELP WITH:
- Headache symptoms
- Migraine symptoms
- Suboccipital muscle tension
- Stress-related tension
- Neck and shoulder tightness
- Relaxation

⚠️ Important: LI4 acupressure should not replace evaluation for a new, severe, unusual, or persistent headache. LI4 is also traditionally avoided during pregnancy unless discussed with a healthcare professional.

MOVE BETTER. PLAY BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
Paul Trinkoff, DC

📍 3328 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

09/29/2026

YOU’RE ACTIVE. YOUR CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOULD BE, TOO.

At Inlet Crossing Chiropractic, our goal isn’t to tell you to stop doing the things you love. It’s to help you KEEP DOING THEM.

Pickleball. Golf. Running. Working out. Traveling. Gardening. Keeping up with the grandkids. Whatever keeps you moving, Dr. Paul Trinkoff wants to help you stay there.

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Trinkoff brings a unique background to every patient:

• Team Doctor – Brooklyn Pickleball
• Former NY Rangers Chiropractor during their Stanley Cup season
• 20 years working NYC Marathon medical triage
• Six fitness and training degrees/certifications
• Decades treating active adults and athletes

His approach is different. He doesn’t just ask, “Where does it hurt?”

He wants to know WHY you’re not moving the way you should and what you want to get back to doing.

Every patient receives individualized care focused on movement, mobility, biomechanics and function.

SHORT-TERM CARE FOR LONG-TERM RESULTS.

📍 Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-220-2513

BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN PAIN.

09/28/2026

Weekly Health Update
Monday, September 28, 2026
Courtesy of:

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

“Fear not for the future,
weep not for the past.”
~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

Health Alert: Physical Frailty May Be an Overlooked Risk Factor for Headaches.
Frailty is a condition marked by reduced strength, endurance, and resilience that makes it harder for the body to recover from illness or stress. In a study of 2,108 adults aged 60 and older who were headache-free at the start, 22.8% of those considered pre-frail and 29% of those considered frail developed headaches within the following nine years, compared with 13% of robust participants.
Archives of Medical Science, April 2026

Diet: More Omega-3s in Early Life May Help Lower Childhood Asthma Risk.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that can cause wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. A review of 12 clinical trials involving more than 4,100 participants found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during early life was associated with a lower risk of childhood asthma or wheezing.
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2026

Exercise: Movement Guidelines Support Healthy Aging.
The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines combine three behaviors—regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, adequate sleep, and limiting sedentary time—to promote overall health. Using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study data, researchers found that adults who met all three criteria had a 67% lower risk of developing frailty over seven years.
Geriatrics & Gerontology International, August 2026

Chiropractic: Addressing Tight Hamstrings May Benefit Knee Osteoarthritis Patients.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is characterized by the slow breakdown of the cartilage within joints, leading to swelling, stiffness, and pain that tends to worsen with time. A systematic review that included nine studies and twelve randomized controlled trials found that manual therapy focused on alleviating tight hamstring muscles helped reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Frontiers in Medicine, July 2026

Mental Attitude: Risk-Taking in Early Teens May Predict Future Substance Use.
Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study, researchers found that 14-year-olds who showed greater risk-taking on a computerized task were more likely to report substance use and gambling at age 14 and were more likely to begin using to***co, va**ng products, cannabis, other drugs, or gambling by age 17.
JCPP Advances, December 2026

Wellness/Prevention: Hearing Loss Is Becoming More Common in Young Adults.
Using Global Burden of Disease study data, researchers report that the number of adults under age 40 living with hearing loss increased from 171.8 million in 1992 to 256.2 million in 2021, with researchers projecting nearly 291.4 million cases by 2040. While several factors likely contribute, recreational noise exposure and frequent headphone use may play an important role, making hearing protection an increasingly important part of lifelong health.
Iranian Journal of Public Health, December 2026

Paul Trinkoff, D.C. -
Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 220-2513

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

YOU’RE ACTIVE. YOUR CHIROPRACTIC CARE SHOULD BE, TOO.

At Inlet Crossing Chiropractic, our goal isn’t to tell you to stop doing the things you love. It’s to help you KEEP DOING THEM.

Pickleball. Golf. Running. Working out. Traveling. Gardening. Keeping up with the grandkids. Whatever keeps you moving, Dr. Paul Trinkoff wants to help you stay there.

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Trinkoff brings a unique background to every patient:

• Team Doctor – Brooklyn Pickleball
• Former NY Rangers Chiropractor during their Stanley Cup season
• 20 years working NYC Marathon medical triage
• Six fitness and training degrees/certifications
• Decades treating active adults and athletes

His approach is different. He doesn’t just ask, “Where does it hurt?”

He wants to know WHY you’re not moving the way you should and what you want to get back to doing.

Every patient receives individualized care focused on movement, mobility, biomechanics and function.

SHORT-TERM CARE FOR LONG-TERM RESULTS.

📍 Inlet Crossing Chiropractic
3328 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN PAIN.