Posts Tagged ‘The Back Care Center’
Why a Back Injury Is Like a Ball Rolling Down a Hill
Back Injuries in Dumont Sometimes injuries happen quickly. They are the result of an accident or a fall, and the pain is obvious and immediate. But many back problems are more subtle. I like to explain it to my patients with the analogy of rolling a ball down a hill. If a ball is sitting…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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…
Read MoreKinesio 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…
Read MoreDoes the Future Belong to Health Care Hit Men?
The Back Care Center of Dumont Can Help Today I am on a bit of a rant. A patient came into the office after being involved in an automobile accident. She had a herniated disc in her neck, pinching a nerve going into her arm, causing pain and weakness. When I first saw her, she…
Read MoreThere'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…
Read MoreHelp 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…
Read MoreHow Diet Contributes to Arthritis Pain
Arthritis Pain in Dumont There are many different types of arthritis but most of us don’t care if it is degenerative or autoimmune arthritis. It’s the pain and stiffness that gets our attention. As the condition goes on, joints become swollen and inflamed and any type of movement or activity can become difficult Medical treatment…
Read MoreYour 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?…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read More5 Important Tips To Remember When Shoveling Snow
5 Helpful tips in Dumont There is no denying it: winter is here and the weather is rotten! The news stations keep telling us this storm will be the most recent “Worst Storm Ever” and to stay inside. I think they’d be thrilled if you didn’t even look outside your window and kept watching them…
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