Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy provides high amounts of oxygen under pressure to your entire body in order to promote healing. When you come into our office for your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy the first thing you will do is review and sign our forms with a detailed description of the procedure and...
IV therapy can help you to achieve optimal health and wellness. This therapy can also address acute conditions and can be specifically tailored based on your individual needs. The nutrients get deliverd directly into your bloodstream so that there is 100% absorption. You will notice increased energy and have increased...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy increases blood flow to tissues and allows healing to occur on a cellular level. There are 10 primary benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): 1. Increased Perfusion One of the immediate effects of hyberbaric oxygen is the immediate ability to absorb more oxygen. This allows your tissues...
In the days before the pandemic, many people were commuting to the office and sitting at desks while looking at a computer screen for long periods of time. Proper workplace ergonomics are very important for spinal health. And while excessive sitting can be detrimental to health, the physical work set...
Overview Hyperbaric oxygen therpy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. In an hyperbaric oxygen chamber, the air pressure is increased two to three times higher than normal air pressure. Under these conditions, your lungs can gather much more oxygen than would be possible breathing pure oxygen at normal...
When it comes to our health, most of us believe in order to become healthier we need to take things away from our life. We look to change our reality by subtracting instead of adding. For instance, if you want to lose weight what is the first thing you think...
The Pain of Inflammation Inflammation is a physical condition that is typically localized to one specific area of the body as a response to injury or infection. But, understanding what inflammation does is only part of the equation. Knowing how to recognize the symptoms is every bit as important....
When it comes to fitness, you often think about joint flexibility, agility and endurance. Grip strength is often overlooked but it is an important key to everyday activities. Yes, grip strength is basically the measure of how hard you can hold onto something. Humans tend to use the gripping muscles...
Chiropractic is the key to adjusting misalignments in the spine. Muscles are connected to bones. If the muscles are tense, they pull on the bones which contributes to spinal misalignments. There are other benefits to massage as well, including relieving muscle tension and promoting lymphatic drainage. A good massage also...
Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine and has been around for over 3000 years. Treatment involves the stimulation of specific points in the body by penetrating a thin needle into the desired position. Acupuncture relaxes the muscles, relieves stress and anxiety, treats migraines and neck pain, and reduces overall...
There is not one single cause of headaches. Headaches can come from multiple sources so its important to determine the specific cause of your headaches. 1. Cervicogenic Headaches Did you know you headaches may actually be coming from your neck? If the neck is out of alignment, it can cause...
New literature has found that neck manipulation improves strength, mobility, and pain. These benefits are not limited to the neck but may also be beneficial for symptoms in the shoulder, elbow, and TMJ. Neck manipulation involves a high velocity, low amplitude adjustment to the misaligned area in your neck that...
The shoulder joint is described as a "ball-and-socket" joint. The arm or humerus bone sits in a shallow groove. This joint space can easily be interupped by a misalignment, muscle imbalance or trauma. If a person injurs the shoulder joint and doesn't have it corrected, there is a possibility of...
Temporomandibular Disorder is a painful problem involving the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and facial nerves. This disorder can manifest itself by constant or occasional "clicking" in the jaw or general jaw pain/soreness. A new study found that this condition is closely related to neck alignment. If you or someone you...
It’s no secret that sitting all day can be harmful to your health. In fact, the term “sitting is the new smoking” describes how detrimental a sedentary lifestyle can be. Excessive sitting can lead to low back pain and other problems in the spine. Workers who have desk jobs are...
New research has shown that chiropractic increases muscle strength. This research focuses on the low back area (lumbar spine) and shows that after chiropractic manipulation, the subjects had increased isokinetic strength. In short, chiropractic adjustments to the low back increases strength in the lower body! Many professional athletes receive chiropractic...
The immune system is responsible for keeping you healthy and fighting illness. It is important to have healthy immunity and is even more vital in the midst of a Pandemic. There are several ways to boost the immune system and they can all be done naturally. 1. Get regular Chiropractic...
The American Council on Exercise defines CrossFit as "an intense program featuring dynamic exercises like plyometric jumps, and Olympic lifts while using non-traditional weightlifting equipment such as kettlebells, sandbags, suspension systems or water-filled implements". While most of us do not know this exact definition, many of us know what CrossFit...
The Limbic System is an area of the brain that is located near the brainstem but also extends into the upper cervical spine. The limbic system of the brain is precisely the region that gets hijacked by drugs of abuse, thereby perpetuating patients cravings to keep using these drugs. The...
Here are a few notes on pillow choices based on position: Back Sleeper: When lying on our backs we should be able to draw a straight line from our ear through our shoulder, through our hip joint, and through the malleolus (bone that sticks out on the side of your ankle)....
There is a growing interest concerning the understanding of the position of our head on our neck and how it affects our health. Everyday, there is more conclusive research to substantiate what we already know about abnormal alignment of the spine, ESPECIALLY FORWARD HEAD POSTURE, which pushes the Autonomic Nervous...
This week I'd like to give you some health tips to keep your nervous system firing and stay healthy as we age. Neuro pathways do breakdown over time and there are ways to slow this process down. Basically, the brain needs oxygen, fuel, and activation. Oxygen and fuel I...
It is no secret that the US is facing a crisis of epic proportions. Over the course of the past 20 years, our country has been plagued by an epidemic of addiction that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. Several pharmaceutical companies have been widely blamed for igniting the...
Let's face it. We all work a lot, maybe too much, especially in New York City. For most of us this usually means long days sitting at a desk in front of the computer. Top institutions all across the country have been researching this and it is now known that...
Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin that plays essential roles in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function and the production of DNA. Food sources of vitamin B-12 include poultry, meat, fish and dairy products. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, you might be prone...
Promotion of physical activity, good posture, responsible lifting, and healthy working conditions will all feature as people are encouraged to look after their spines and stay active. Back pain, affects all age groups, from children to the elderly. It is the biggest single cause of disability on...
Common Mental Illnesses Anxiety Disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. Examples: panic disorder, phobias Substance use disorders are a condition in which the use of one or more substances leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. Examples: alcohol use, opioid...
What is a mouse shoulder? Modern era diagnosis. Computers are now considered as an integral part of everyday life. Long term work at the computer and the use of computer mouse without the proper arm support leading to inflammation of tendons and shoulder joint capsules. As inflammation persists, the capsules...
Did you know that women have a 50% higher chance than men of receiving the wrong initial diagnosis following a heart attack? 1 in 4 women dies of a heart attack. Women are misdiagnosed or ignored by the doctors and other professionals due to the lesser known symptoms women present...
Winter sports injuries are very common, with an average of 246,000 people treated at emergency rooms, hospitals, and doctors’ offices every year for injuries related to winter sports (U.S. CPSC). More than half of the injuries result from snow skiing and snowboarding. This figure includes: 69,000 injuries from snow skiing...
Graston Technique® Therapy What is Graston Technique® (GT)? It is a form of manual therapy that uses a non-invasive method to mobilize soft tissue structures such as muscles, tendon or ligaments by using an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). A non-invasive, cost-effective and readily available intervention. There is an increasing...
Have you noticed that lately, you are getting neck and back pain? Did you notice your posture at work, home, texting or in the car? If not take a moment and really look at yourself in the mirror. The misalignment you see is from the posture. STOP. Why do we...
I took a recent semina classr on neck support and pillows. Many of my patients explain that they are getting a restful night sleep and they cannot get comfortable. Well first of all, what kind of sleeper are you?Side sleeper, back sleeper, or belly sleeper.If you sleep on your belly this...
American Chiropractic Association offers tips for healthier travelsMay 25, 2017You've been in the car or the plane for hours, your back is aching and your legs are stiff and sore; you can't wait to stand up and get moving again. We've all been there. This summer, plan for a pain-free...
Just finished up a continuing education class on addiction. People are addicted to many things in todays society and it is leading to a mental health epidemic. With so much at our fingertips instaneously it is so easy to feed our addictions. There is science behind addiction and it is...
https://nyti.ms/2qottpBAmazing read from the NY Times
When we think of being healthy we automatically think of what we eat and how much we excercise. Sleep may be the underated way to make us feel and look better. We buy products to make our skin look less tired. We will excercise for hours or in excess that...
Color!Brighten up your food choices. Try to eat 5 different color servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Orange-Sweet potatoe-carrots Yellow- Bananas- Peppers- tomatoes -pineappledark Green- So many to choose from - broccoli- spinach-kale are your best bets-Light green- AVOCADO- peas- celery-pears-applesSPICES:Cumin- great on chickenCinnamon -sprinkle in your oatmeal or teaTurmeric- super...
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4563636351001/ Everyone, Our health is so important and so is technology. Why are we faced with so many decisions about our health? You make the decisions but you need to be informed. I have already converted all desks in my house to standing. My kids are 6 and under and they do...
1. JUST MOVING- getting up and moving around immediately will help heal the body and the pain. I am not saying to do a full boody workout but start slowly with gentle swimming, walking, stretching. Find a gentle excercise that will help you get moving. If you have an injury...
SPRING is finally here. The weather is warm and it is the perfect time to get out of the office. Use your lunch break to grab a quick bite to eat but also get adjusted. It is important to not only pay attention to what you put in your body...
So much research and dedication to autism and still there is no real clear picture. The symptoms are clearly defined, but the causes are not. How can chiropractic care help your child with autism. Chiropractic care treats the autonomic nervous system removing dangerous pressure off the spinal nerves. Chiropractic adjustments...
If you are eating seafood- Then most likley you are eating plastic. Yes plastic and the particles and toxic load the chemicals carry are in your body. They are being digested and settling into your body. Foreign particles are settling into our tissue and organs. No one knows what these...
Check out this article about fast food chicken- Not the healthier option.I give my kids the Blue & Evan's gluten free tenders or nuggets and put them in a wrap for lunch with lettuce and carrots. Give it a try! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/03/14/subway-chicken.aspx#THanks Dr. Shave
Chronic inflammation has been the center of so many health issues like obesity, cancer, and joint pain. You have tried pain-relievers and take care of your spine, but have you looked more carefully into the food you select to put inside your body? Of course there are the foods and...