In case you hadn’t heard, technology has added a new condition to the annals of the neck and back health – “text neck.” This condition is provoked by the act of constantly bending your head down to see what’s going on in your indispensable smartphone. Indeed, smartphones can be a pain in the neck. At […]
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How Is Stress Affecting You?
Stress is nothing new. Stress is, in fact, part of being human. It’s even part of being a dog, a cat, or a horse. And here’s the thing – stress isn’t “bad”, by nature. Stress is a necessary component of survival. Our ancestors ran away from wild animals because of their stress responses. Today, stress […]
Chiropractic Adjustment Shown to Reverse Heart Disease
Heart disease is a widespread problem which plagues hundreds of thousands of Americans. Every year, 600,000 of us die from heart disease and related illnesses. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in research efforts, seeking a cure. Many causes contribute to people developing heart disease, including obesity, stress, smoking and a lack of exercise. […]
5 Natural Pain Killers That Will Heal You Back to Health
Pain can send us racing to the nearest pharmacy for over the counter remedies in an effort to stop or at least mask it. While anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals can be useful, they can also be dangerous. They’re known to negatively impact the stomach lining and liver. Higher up the pain relief food chain, there are opioids […]
Start Your Year Up Right with These Healthy Resolutions
To kick off, I want to say that thinking about resolutions as promises that were made to be broken is going to undermine any changes you try to make. So, don’t think of making resolutions that way. It’s negative. Let’s be positive! Let’s talk about the word “resolution”. When we set out to achieve a […]
Like a Spine Out of Water: Hydration and Back Health
A recent post has shared some tips on starting the year up right with a few healthy resolutions. One of those resolutions concerned hydration and its importance to overall health. Yes, they are connected, believe it or not. And it makes perfect sense. Water is life and that includes human life. Our bodies are up […]
“How often should I see a chiropractor to get results?”
I hear this question a lot from my patients, especially if they’re pursuing chiropractic adjustment for the first time. First timers are a little nervous about adjustment. They often don’t know exactly what to expect, even though they’ve talked to their family doctors prior to being referred to me. When someone asks me “How often […]
Choosing the Right Mattress for Lower Back Pain
A good night’s sleep prepares you for life’s rigors. Work, family, chores and keeping all the balls in the air you’re responsible for takes energy. Sleeping well helps you juggle it all without dropping a single ball. The truth is, there’s no “right mattress” that works for everyone. As I’m always saying – one size […]
Decompression Therapy for New Jersey back pain sufferers.
Back pain can strike when you least expect it. All it takes is one false move. You can go from being ready for anything to not being able to stand up straight – just like that. In a heartbeat, you’re sidelined, watching the world go on without you. What could be more frustrating? Spinal decompression […]
Back and Body Medical – New Jersey’s medical massage specialists.
The practice of massage is an ancient one, with a variety of disciplines falling under that therapeutic rubric. Hailing from cultures as diverse as the Native Americans and ancient societies on the Indian sub-continent, there’s a massage discipline to treat every physical condition. From stress, to sports injuries to fibromyalgia, massage is the therapeutic answer […]
