Understanding Sciatica

Understanding Sciatica in Dumont Every couple of weeks we make it a point to educate our practice members about a particular symptom. This week we focused on a very painful symptom called “Sciatica”. The sciatic nerve is formed from the combining of several different lower back nerve roots. It is the largest nerve in the…

Kinesio Taping Stronger Than Ever

Kinesio Taping in Dumont One of the nice things about being a chiropractor is that it never gets boring and I have to keep on learning. Health care is constantly changing and if you don’t stay up to date, it is so easy to get left behind. Last weekend, I went to a workshop on…

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There's Still Time to Support "Shelter Our Sisters" at The Back Care Center until May 11.

Support Shelter Our Sisters in Dumont So far, thanks to you, our annual drive for “Shelter Our Sisters” is going great. We’ve had lots of generous donations… and more importantly, lots of interest and concern about “Shelter Our Sisters” and their mission from our patients. It’s a little surprising, but every time I tell a…

Help Support Shelter Our Sisters May 6-11 at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Support Shelter Our Sisters in Dumont It’s that time of year again, when you can help us end the cycle of domestic abuse violence. During the week of May 6-11, 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…

Your Spine Is Not Static

Recurring Pain in Dumont Nothing about your health stays the same. It is in a constant state of flux, improving or degrading, depending upon both internal and external factors. This continuous change can be frustrating for people. So many times I have been asked by both patients and friends, “Why is my back hurting again?…

Can Chiropractic Help With Headaches?

Headaches in Dumont When people ask us whether chiropractic can help when it comes to headache management, our answer is, “Absolutely.” But for some people, that’s not enough. There are many headache sufferers who have never been to a chiropractor or have not even ever considered it as an option. The good news is that…

Three Years of Pain Is a Long Time… Sports Injuries and Chiropractic Care

Children Sports in Dumont A patient recently referred his son to my office because of some neck and back pain. When I saw the young man, he told me that he also very frequently gets headaches. It turns out that the whole issue began while he was still in high school and was related to…

Should You Exercise When You're Sick?

Exercising in Dumont The choice to exercise or not sometimes depends on the sickness or disease. Our bodies work harder and use more energy when we are fighting an illness. If symptoms are above the neck (sore throat, runny nose), it is probably okay to exercise. You should not exercise if you have body aches,…

Are stiff necks, back pain and hip pain interfering with your golf swing?

Enhance Your Golf Game in Dumont Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I went to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather in Florida. Part of the time I stayed at my parent’s house, which backs up onto a golf course. Sitting in the back yard I was often so close to the golfers it felt…

Imagine Being Pain Free for the Holidays!

Pain Free for the Holidays in Dumont It is amazing how fast the year is passing. Autumn is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. The worst way to spend the holidays is in pain. I get so many last-minute calls asking me to help with severe back pain or neck pain during this…