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Chiropractic Care and Weightlifting

You like to lift. Maybe you even like to lift heavy. But you know you love the rush you experience when pumping iron. And here’s the thing, when your spine’s in alignment, your central nervous system is a happy camper. And that means your performance is optimal. All gain. No pain. It doesn’t get better […]

Slip and Fall? We Can Help!

Whether you trip and fall on an icy sidewalk, on the way up the stairs, or boarding a bus, you can really hurt yourself. It happens to the best of us. And when we take a tumble and hurt ourselves, it’s often the case that rehabilitation is in our future. Elderly people are especially prone […]

How Can I Manage My Sciatica?

Sciatica is a painful condition which may be episodic or chronic. Not a genuine condition unto itself, sciatica is, rather, a symptom of an underlying concern. So, while it’s good to know about DIY solutions to sciatic pain, it’s also necessary that you discuss your sciatic pain with a clinical professional. This serves to apprehend […]

Does Running in New York Reduce Aging?

Running in Manhatten, particularly Central Park is one of the best known features of New York City. We see joggers in the park every day, keeping fit and healthy and active. But did you know that running a certain amount each week has been shown to actually slow down the aging process? While we know […]

Does Your Posture Affect Your Mood?

Believe it or not, the way you stand and sit can have a powerful impact on the way you feel, psychologically. While all our moods aren’t necessarily governed by our physical posture, it does make a difference in the way we feel. When we’re feeling gloomy and negative, could it be our slouching that’s at […]

Knee Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Relief

An important thing to understand about knee pain is that it can happen to anyone. You needn’t be elderly. You needn’t be overweight or an elite athlete. Knee pain can hit anyone, any time. And it really hurts, because without our knee joints, we’re not up to much. They’re a cornerstone of mobility. So, this […]

Habits Causing Your Lower Back Pain

We’ve all got bad habits. I have them, too. But when it comes to lower back pain, bad habits may be the source of the problem. People who sit at work (or at home) for long periods, who slouch and who have weakened muscle tone are especially at risk. Those with weak core muscles (abdominals, […]

The Perils of Sugary Drinks While Pregnant in Manhattan

You don’t have to go far to find a sugary drink in Manhatten. Every cafe, convenience store and restaurant serves them. Have a Coke with your meal, or just to drink while walking down the street, and nobody thinks anything of it. If you’re watching your weight, sugary drinks are the worst. Because they don’t […]

Is Your Back Pain Caused by Dehydration?

Our bodies consist, to a very great degree, of water. It’s the life force. And we all know that hydrating ourselves with enough water every day is crucial. We know we need water. Most of us know that we can’t live very long if we don’t drink it. That’s because it’s so essential to our […]

How to Determine if Your Arm Pain is Elbow Bursitis

Your elbows are busy little beavers. While you may not think of them as much more than something to put on the table while you’re eating, they’re joints doing a lot of heavy lifting for the upper body. But the problem with the elbow is that it’s a complex joint, making it susceptible to all […]