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Running fast or Slow in NY?

New York is something of a runner’s haven. We have Central Park which is a beautiful area to run in and running helps us keep and stay fit. Of course there is a down side, risk of injury is relatively high with runners with one of the most popular injuries being runners knee (or patellofemoral […]

One of the many conditions we treat here at Back and Body NY is acute trauma, predominantly from athletics injuries. The most common injuries we see are to the neck, knee and ankles. Sometimes, diagnosis may be tricky depending on the injury and so imaging is another way to understand the scope of the injury […]

Tinnitus is that annoying sound you may sometimes hear when it’s really quiet. Perhaps you can hear a distant high pitched sound or hissing in the absence of sound. That’s generally normal and while most people may not hear anything, some do. And others hear it much worse. For some, around 1 in 10 Americans, […]

Sciatica Treatment Options in Midtown New York

Our sciatica treatment options in Midtown New York are many. We can utilize a variety of therapies including cold laser therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy and of course chiropractic care. With chiropractic care we still have many ways to help within that discipline alone. Let’s take a look at a couple of evidence based techniques that […]

Why Rear Facing Car Seats Are Better for Under 2 Year Olds

Rear facing car seats for children up to the age of 2 are of paramount importance. Studies have shown that rear facing car seats are far more effective up until this age and separate studies focusing on 1 year olds even compliment these studies. So why is this? Consider this video: You can clearly see […]

One of the biggest patient concerns we see in our midtown practice in New York is patients with shoulder pain. It has become more and more frequent and we are treating more and more patients with it. Fortunately, we do have the tools to help with it through chiropractic care and specific adjustments and therapies […]

One of the biggest complaints regarding low back pain comes from office workers. Typically, this demographic spends many hours of the day sitting down and the pressures exerted on the lower back manifest in many ways. At Back and Body NY we always suggest taking frequent breaks or stretching or going for short walks every […]

Radicular Arm Pain 4 Ways We Can Treat in Springfield

Radicular pain is pain that is felt on part of the body, but its source originates elsewhere. It’s sometimes difficult to diagnose so a systematic approach is required to locate the actual problem. Irritated nerves is one of the most common reasons for radicular pain as an infringed nerve in the shoulder may cause problems […]

In today’s article, we will be discussing how almost 80 percent or pregnant women suffer from low back pain. Anesthesia: Essays & Research says that 1 out of 3 pregnant women lost sleep and twice as many reduced their physical activity because of low back pain. We do have some good news for you. 75 […]

In this article, we will be discussing a study done recently on the Mulligan process, and why it is important to have an understanding and follow the directions of your chiropractor. The Mulligan process is the treatment process we will be diving into today. It has been in existence for a long time now. It’s […]