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The Problem with Standing Work Stations & What to Do – Manhatten Island Chiro Suggests

At our chiropractic clinic here in Manhatten Island, NY, we see countless people who work at a desk all day coming in complaining of back pain. It’s extremely common, and one of the most usual reason why people are sick from work. These so called “desk jockeys” complaints are largely triggered by many stressors combined […]

Two Important Factors in the Treatment of Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are very commonplace, especially with active persons and athletes. While we see many of these conditions at Back and Body in NY, we want to treat them appropriately and also to ensure that further repeat injury is prevented as much as possible in the […]

Oh, you sporty people. Always “pushing through the pain” to get to the gold. It all sounds so noble. But you can hurt yourself, especially when you’re in the zone and ready to rumble with your capacity. This post is for you over achievers. These tips for avoiding overuse injuries are helpful advice for those […]

I’m an active person. I like to tell people about that on this blog, because I’m a Doctor of Chiropractic, so I feel it’s important to set a good example. Maybe it’s better to say that I should practice what I preach because I spend a lot of time telling my patients they need to […]

young athlete punching a ball with his head

Increasingly, sports fans are turning their attention to the incidence of concussions in high contact sports. Many are concerned with the trend in youth sports, especially football. Concussion mitigation is a growing concern in both professional and amateur sports. People are now calling for major sports leagues to enact measures to reduce concussions and their […]

If you’re an athlete, you need to know that ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries are the most common in sports, across the board. Caused by impacts and sudden twists in the knee, ACL injuries are endemic, no matter what sport you do. And if you play a sport like football or rugby, you’re in the […]

You’re injured. Depending on your temperament, the first thing you probably did following the incident that caused the injury is to reach for one of either a hot or cold pack. Both have a role to play in injuries. But both serve different purposes. If you’re asking, “Should I ice or heat my injury for […]

Low back pain is a leading cause of disability to people, and is the second most common reason of doctor visits. Low back pain costs the health world more than 100 billion dollars each year when talking about lost wages, reduced productivity, and legal and insurance costs. NY Chiropractic Care has the solution for you: […]

Back and Body NY would like to share some neck pain facts with you. A few years ago, a study found that combining spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), and specific neck exercises can help give you the best long term pain free results. A serious neck injury will require ice and rest, but normal neck pain […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common entrapment neuropathy / extreme pinched nerve. Most people think that Carpal tunnel syndrome can only affect computer workers or assembly line workers, which is a common misunderstanding. Carpal tunnel syndrome is actually quite common in athletes. Back and Body NY is going to tell you why. Sports like […]