More Scare Tactics: Does Anybody Really Need a Hands-Free Soap Dispenser?

Avoid Illness in Dumont I have been paying attention to ads recently and I have noticed that the “fear factor” in advertising is not only confined to drug companies. Even the soap industry is getting into “scare tactics.” The other day I heard an ad about a pump soap dispenser that you don’t have to…

Introducing Kinesio Taping at The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ

Kinesio Taping in Dumont As some of you already know, I have been using a new technique, Kinesio Taping, to help patients with necks, shoulders, hands and lower backs. Kinesio Tape is a self adhesive, elastic tape that can be used in a variety of beneficial ways. When applied correctly, the tape can help with…

Invest in your own health

Invest in Your Health in Dumont Recently a new patient came to me with lower back pain that radiated into the leg. He had been battling the problem for three years and it was gradually getting worse. After examining him and looking at his X-rays and his MRI report, I knew two things. First, if…

In case we forgot to mention, power is back on and the office is open

Chiropractic Adjustment in Dumont Once again, power has been restored and The Back Care Center of Dumont, NJ is open for business. Dr. David Schwartz and the staff at the Back Care Center hope you made it through this latest emergency in the best of health. But storms like this can lead to injuries. Shoveling,…

Is surgery the only answer when competitive athletes get hurt?

Chiropractic Care Before Surgery in Dumont The other day was Sunday or “Football Day” as it is referred to by many of my friends. I watched a bit and caught the wrap up Monday before making it into the office. Several players, including Michael Vick, were hurt during the day and had to leave the…

AARP: Think twice before going under the knife

Chiropractic Care over Surgery in Dumont I recently read an article in the recent issue of AARP The Magazine, 4 Surgeries to Avoid: Reasons to think twice before going under the knife, that talked about 4 surgeries that should be avoided. Personally, I think they were being kind by only listing 4, however one of them…