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Well, wasn’t that final series of games amazing? Nationals win it. Do you know what’s more amazing? They failed to win a single game at home all season and what’s more, were never in front at any time of those home games. With that record, to come through and win the World Series is incredible.
And for a certain Max Scherzer who thought his personal experience in the series might have been over after the 4th game, to be involved in this deciding game came something as a huge relief for him.
Hours prior to that fifth game his neck locked up meaning he couldn’t even lift his arm. Competing in any game at that point looked a way off.
But after a cortisone shot and a series of chiropractic treatments which really loosened him up, he was available for this final and decisive game. And what a finale it was. Trailing by two runs coming into the 7th innings, the Nationals upped their game to hammer past the Astros and take the title.
Scherzer played his part of course and his performance gives chiropractic care once again, a big boost in proof that it is a very good treatment option for back and neck pain. All baseball and NFL teams have their own chiropractors on board to help players with injuries and also to help them remain injury free.
Many studies have consistently shown chiropractic to work. One such study compared treatment of back pain patients with standard medical care against chiropractic care. Over a 4 week period, around 56% of patients who were treated by a medical doctor stated a 30% improvement in pain relief. In contrast, the 94% of the chiropractic group experienced that same amount of relief over the same period.
Chiropractic care works and it has numerous advantages over standard medication. It’s conservative. It is quick. It is safe. There are minimal side effects (if any). And there is no chance of having a bad addiction to it. Compare that to the opioid crisis we currently see in the country.
Chiropractic care works. Top athletes use it. It helped Max Scherzer to win his title with the Nationals. It can help everyone.
If you are in pain, suffer from back pain, neck pain, headaches or whatever, come in and see us, we can help. We also accept insurance and would be delighted to help you out of pain. Call us today or Schedule an appointment.
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Dr Shan Sivendra MD is the founder and medical director of Back and Body Medical in Midtown Manhattan. A board-certified medical doctor, certified acupuncturist, and Director of House Physicians at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Dr Sivendra has been practicing in New York since 1995.
He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine) and received the Resident Research Award for three consecutive years.
Dr Sivendra has a background spanning internal medicine, pain management, and conservative spine rehabilitation, and was licensed in both the US and the UK.
At Back and Body Medical, he leads a multidisciplinary team of chiropractors, physical therapists, and acupuncturists dedicated to helping patients recover from pain without surgery or unnecessary medication.
Further Reading: Back Pain