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Why I think it’s so important to support “Shelter Our Sisters”

Posted on May 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

Shelter Our Sisters, a Bergen County nonprofit providing safe housing, hotline counseling, and life-changing support services to women and children.Next week is the beginning of our annual fundraiser for Shelter Our Sisters.

Shelter Our Sisters is the amazing organization that provides safe havens in Bergen County for victims of domestic violence. Every year I am excited to raise money for them but always wish I could give them more.

Without Shelter Our Sisters, so many people would be trapped in abusive situations with no place to turn. Personally, the thought of children forced to grow up in these types of violent homes is too much for me to contemplate and I believe anyone with a young child can understand my sentiment.

For the week before Mother’s Day – May 7th through the 12th – we are donating services in the office in exchange for donations to Shelter Our Sisters. Existing practice members can get adjusted (up to $80 normally) for a $25 donation and ANYONE can have their spine evaluated (including x-rays – up to $255 normally) for a $35 donation.

Please help us make this year a great success. If it’s been a while since you had a chiropractic adjustment or had your spine checked, call the office at 201-387-7463 to make an appointment.

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Breathing and Back Pain

Posted on May 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

I recently attended a workshop on a method of rehabilitation called “Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization” (DNS). We focused on building better movement patterns and stability by going back to the patterns you had as an infant.

Rolling over, crawling, even breathing properly are all patterns which are hardwired into your brain and nervous system. Throughout our lives, those patterns can break down causing weakness and predisposing us to injuries. Spending too much time working behind a desk, walking in poor shoes or spending long hours on your feet are all things which can cause changes to normal motion.

Breathing properly sounds so simple, but when I checked my practice members, I found about 90 percent of my patients failed to use their diaphragm to inhale and needed to be retrained. Breathing properly not only allows us to take in more air but when we use our diaphragm properly it also contributes to stability of the spine.

Herniated discs and spinal misalignments can also cause these changes. Spinal Decompression and chiropractic adjustments are essential to restoring normal motion and preventing future injuries. Combining decompression and adjustments with this new approach to restoring normal patterns of movement opened up a whole new way of helping my patients.

If you want to know more about how your breathing can cause spinal pain, give us a call at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ and let us know. We would love to chat with you.

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It’s Time to Support Shelter Our Sisters May 7-12 at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Posted on April 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Shelter Our Sisters provides safe haven for domestic violence victims in Bergen County.It’s that time of year again, when you can help us end the cycle of domestic abuse violence.

During the week of May 7-12, The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ will be providing services in exchange for donations to “Shelter Our Sisters.”

And that means if you’re a new or existing patient in Dumont, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Englewood, New Milford and Harrington Park you will be able to save money and help an incredibly important cause at the same time.

The Back Care Center will provide:

  • Exams and X-Rays for a $35 donation
    (normally a $255 charge)
  • Adjustments for a $25 donation
    (one per patient, normally $80)

All money raised will be given to “Shelter Our Sisters” to help protect the victims of domestic violence. You can help stop the cycle of violence. Please call for an appointment today at 201-387-7463.

About Shelter Our Sisters

“Shelter Our Sisters” is Bergen County’s leading full-service non-profit agency for victims of domestic violence. According to their website:

Our mission is to assist women and children victims of emotional, economic, sexual and/or physical abuse. The agency provides emergency and transitional housing, emotional support, and a diversified continuum of services focused on safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency. Through community partnerships, SOS raises awareness, provides services, and educates community members about domestic violence.

You can find out more about “Shelter Our Sisters” by visiting their website today. They can always use in-kind donations, volunteers, and of course, financial assistance.

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The Back Care Center of Dumont NJ will be closed this Saturday, 4-28-12

Posted on April 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

See you Monday. And have a great and healthy weekend.

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When tears of joy replace tears of pain…

Posted on March 29, 2012 | 2 Comments

Last time I blogged about how I have been using a combination of chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression therapy to deal with my own disc injury and get out of pain.

Today I want to tell you about a patient of mine who was suffering with constant neck pain as well. Her pain was in her neck, shoulder and into her arm. It had been going on for a very long time and after going to several doctors, physical therapists and even another chiropractor she came to my office after another patient convinced her to try just one more time.

It took a little while, months in fact, but after some hard work, including spinal decompression therapy, her pain began to go away.

I didn’t realize just how impactful this was for her until she came into the office one day almost in tears. She told me “Doctor, you just don’t understand how much of a relief it is not to be in pain every day!” By the time she left we both had a good cry. I was happy for her, plus I was reminded myself just how badly chronic pain affect your life.

This type of patient is one of the reasons I love what I do. I have seen hundreds of patients get those same results over the years and know that without chiropractic these people would have ended up either on pain medications for life or cut open by a surgeon on an operating room table.

Maybe it was going through a period of incredible pain myself that reminds me just how grateful I am to be part of a profession that allows me able to change so many of my patients’ lives for the better.

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I feel your pain.

Posted on March 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

After more than 25 years of as a chiropractor, I sometimes forget how dramatically pain can change a person’s life. This past winter I was reminded how important getting adjusted can be by my own pain.

The pain in my left hip started in early December. At first it was nothing too severe. Just enough to cause me to ice my back and hip after working out and to go running up to my office in between patients to sit down for a rest. Frequently, I couldn’t sleep through the night, because when I moved the pain would wake me. My wife told me that I often moaned in pain when I did manage to sleep. I tried changing my exercises, doing therapy on my hip, massage, rest – I even tried using some “over the counter” pain medication but the situation continued to get worse.

I really began to get worried when I wasn’t able to lift my left leg without feeling sharp pains. I had to use my hands to physically lift my leg when getting into and out of the car. I have been hurt many times in my life, but this scary. It was the first time my weekly visits to my own chiropractor were not doing the trick. I began to think that I was going to need surgery.

Finally I went to see a different chiropractor. After a full examination found the problem to be in my back, I began getting adjusted and getting spinal decompression therapy 3 times a week. The change has been amazing. My pain began getting better almost immediately.

After a short time, I have gotten so much better that now I am able work with little or no pain and have returned to the gym. Sadly, it is not all “butterflies and rainbows” yet. I have had setbacks and times when I pushed myself a little too hard or too fast. And like so many of my patients, every time I feel the pain I have to fight back the panic and remember that getting better takes time.

I am looking forward to getting back to doing the things I love and know that without chiropractic and spinal decompression therapy, my future would be looking very different.

Have a great and healthy day!
Dr. David Schwartz,
The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ
For appointments, call 201-387-7463

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Kinesio Tape: Not just for superstar athletes!

Posted on March 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

I love using the tape with my patients. Ever since I introduced Kinesio Taping at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ in January of this year, I’ve been seeing excellent results. All sorts of conditions have been getting better faster than ever since we added this to the practice.

Serena Williams using Kinesio Tape, just like patietns at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Tennis Superstar Serena Willams, sporting Kinesio Tape on both legs.

It’s great to take something that works for so many elite athletes and use it to help my patients get out of pain and hold their adjustments longer.

Kerry Walsh uses Kinesio Taping, just like we do here at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Olympian Kerry Walsh diving to make a shot. Notice the Kinesio Tape on her right shoulder.

Kinesio Taping was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1979 and is being used by the world’s top professional athletes such as Serena Williams, Lance Armstrong and David Beckham. College teams, like the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, use Kinesio taping with their players to treat injuries and enhance performance.

Lance Armstrong and the US Postal Cycling Team use Kinesio Tape, just like we do at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Lance Armstrong and the U.S. Postal Cycling Team in 2001. Notice the orange Kinesio Tape on two different rider's knees.

It seems that everywhere you look competitive athletes can be seen wearing colorful pieces of tape on a shoulder or elbows or knees. But for all the college and pro players using the tape, there are many more “regular folks” who have discovered just how useful Kinesio taping is to them.

David Beckham wearing Kinesio Tape, a technique used by The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Soccer Superstar David Beckham showing off his... hot pink kinesio tape.

If you are interested in finding out more about Kinesio Taping, visit our website or call the office Taping, call us for an appointment.

 

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How Come I Am in Pain?

Posted on February 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Whether it’s back pain, or neck pain, or sciatica, or any other kind of pain, the one question that almost all of my patients ask is, “How did this pain happen?” Since I was usually not there when it occurred it is hard to give an exact answer. However, there are some things that might help explain how people can develop back conditions.

Without even being aware of it, people compensate for life’s stresses. They move, lift, sit, stand or even walk in ways to avoid more pain. When those stresses build up to the point beyond your ability to cope, then injuries seem to come out of nowhere.

The thing about stress is it can be sudden or cumulative and can be physical, emotional, mental or even chemical. But no matter the cause, your body reacts the same way to all of them.

This is why some people can be emotionally on edge for a long time and then when you ask them to pick up or carry something very light, their back can mysteriously “goes out.”

Chiropractors are very effective at helping you recover from the effects of all types of stress and making your body strong enough to deal with future issues. Here at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ, we offer a wide range of treatments, from chiropractic adjustments to massage therapy.

If you would like to find out how chiropractic care can help you to deal with your stress, check us out at www.TheBackCareCenter.com or call us to make an appointment at 201-387-7463.

Have a great and healthy day!
Dr. David Schwartz,
The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ
For appointments, call 201-387-7463

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Do massage therapy and chiropractic care work well together?

Posted on February 15, 2012 | 2 Comments

People ask me my opinion on massage and chiropractic as a combined therapy. I have to say I think they work perfectly together.

After all, a chiropractor’s job is to keep the skeletal system aligned through chiropractic adjustments and exercise. And a key part of massage therapy is re-teaching muscles their proper placement throughout the skeletal system.

So combining massage therapy with chiropractic care allows the muscles to be trained to “hold” the body properly. When we walk around unaligned, the muscles learn to “make do” and compensate for these misalignments. Just as chiropractic adjustments re-teach the body the proper alignment, massage teaches the muscles how to keep it there.

If you’d like to see just how the combination of massage therapy and chiropractic care work together, why not give the office a call and make an appointment? I believe that you will absolutely “feel” the difference in your health and well-being.

Alicia Brady, C.M.T.
Massage Therapist
The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ
For massage therapy appointments, call 201-387-7463

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The Back Care Center of Dumont NJ will be closed Friday and Saturday, 2-10-12 to 2-11-12

Posted on February 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

As you all know, Dr. Schwartz is committed to staying on top of the latest trends and techniques in chiropractic care so we can continue to provide our patients with the best possible service.

Unfortunately, this means that Dr. Schwartz is at a training seminar this weekend and so the office will be closed today, Friday, 2/10/12 and Saturday, 2/11/12

See you Monday. And have a great and healthy weekend.

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