Running is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. From strengthening your immune system to helping lose weight, running has long been hailed as the exercise to do. However, is there a case that running can strengthen the back? Many of the nuances and discomforts associated with back pain are […]
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Summer is in full swing! Whether your family is packing up the car for a weekend getaway or dusting off the suitcases for a few weeks abroad, it’s likely you’ll experience some type of travel discomfort. If you have pre-existing neck and back pain, there are steps you can take to prepare your body for […]
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During the long winter months, were able to pacify the time with skiing, a shared hobby that athletic individuals love to partake in. However, skiing, albeit an exciting sport, can make you prone to possible future injury. In fact, researchers estimated that around 600,000 people nationally are injured every year as a result of skiing […]
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For several of our patients, the colder months bring joy and a sigh of relief from the previous warm weather months. However, the winter season can negatively affect one’s spinal health, and there’s a lot of evidence that shows a correlation between cold weather and increased pain in the back area. Our chiropractor near Mt. […]
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How Chiropractors Can Improve Your Flexibility For many, the best way to improve flexibility is regular, routine visits with the chiropractor. By aligning the spine and joint ligaments to maximize health benefits, the body can increase flexibility, mobility, and immunity. Protecting your spine and flexibility as you age is an important factor in preventing falls, […]
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Chiropractic Care and Neuropathy About 60 percent of patients with diabetes develop peripheral neuropathy, which causes numbness, tingling, and decreased sensation in the extremities, increasing the risk of infection and falls. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include a sense of dizziness, shooting nerve pain, and intermittent numbness. This sensation often lasts throughout the day, including at […]
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How Can I Treat My Back Spasms? 80 percent of the US population will have back pain at some point in their lives. A back spasm involves involuntary clenching of the back muscles, producing pain in the area. You may be wondering what is a safe and non-invasive way to combat back pain without […]
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Can Chiropractic Help With High Blood Pressure High blood pressure (hypertension) is when the force of your blood flowing through blood vessels or arteries is constantly high. This high pressure is the result of the heart pushing too much blood for the arteries. High blood pressure can be fatal, and it causes heart disease […]
Read MorePoor Posture and Its Effect on the Spine Good posture refers to the three natural curves in the spine from a side view and a completely vertical spine from a frontal viewpoint. Poor posture is a result of some muscles weakening while others strengthen putting additional strain on supporting muscles causing them to fatigue. […]
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Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain Lower back pain can be incredibly difficult to manage. Whether it’s going to work, exercising, or just spending time with loved ones, these activities can all be affected once your back starts acting up. Our massage therapy in Port Jefferson can give you the pain relief you need […]
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