by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jun 2, 2021 | Carpal Tunnel, Conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition which occurs from the median nerve being compressed or restricted as it passes through the rest. Repetitive wrist and hand motions can inflame the wrist tissues and place pressure on the median nerve. This means that...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jun 2, 2021 | Home Health & Safety, Neck Pain
Cellphones, tablets, and many other electronic devices have recently been on the rise. This has resulted in an increase in bad, slumped posture due to looking down on these devices. The forward head posture places strain on the neck and mid back, and can even place...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | May 5, 2021 | Back Pain, Sports
Our goal at Back and Body is to help patients out of pain, rehabilitate and get back to what they love doing. That’s our primary goal and reason we exist. We have so many treatment options and experience to help patients. Our care for our community doesn’t...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 27, 2021 | Conditions, Neck Pain
Whiplash disorder can be very uncomfortable. But did you know that chiropractic care is an excellent approach for managing it? We will perform in office treatment such as spinal manipulation, mobilization, soft tissue therapy, massage and more. But at home exercise...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 27, 2021 | Conditions, Neck Pain
Did you know that recent research suggests that patients who had an injury from either export collision or car accident could be suffering from both concussion and whiplash? Researchers measured the force applied on the brain both as it impacted the head rest during a...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 20, 2021 | Exercise and Fitness, General Health
Stiff joints and sore muscles is a common complaint as the aging process goes on. Exercise, stretching, hot/cold packs, and chiropractic care or tools for management of joint pain that are non-pharmaceutical. There is a growing body of research surrounding dietary...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 20, 2021 | Back Pain, General Health
As the weather gets warmer, we at Back and Body Medical in New York wants to remind you that we are here for you. We know that things can get exciting once the weather returns back to normal because that means sports start back up. Today we will be focusing on...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 13, 2021 | Conditions, Neck Pain
You would think a neck pain patient would be experiencing pain from a neck problem, right? In most cases, you would be correct. Focusing on the neck for a diagnosis and treatment will lead to satisfying results for patients. For some patients, neck pain could be...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 13, 2021 | Conditions, Shoulder Pain
Did you know that one of the main reasons patients visit chiropractors is for shoulder pain? Many people suffer from shoulder impingement syndrome. The good news is, that chiropractors can manage this condition through manual therapies and exercises that target the...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Apr 6, 2021 | Back Pain, Conditions
A 2020 study was done that found that about one in five new chiropractic patients list headaches as one of their main reasons for seeking treatment. In this article, we are going to take a look at chiropractic care for headaches, backed up by scientific research. A...
