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The Neck Pain Breakdown: Finding Relief

Neck pain is a common problem that shouldn’t be neglected. Wondering what causes it and how you can relieve the symptoms? The neck supports the head and is made up of vertebrae (seven bones). Muscles offer additional support. The neck is always moving — that’s why it’s prone to injuries. If the pain doesn’t stop […]

With the Brooklyn Half Marathon just a couple of weeks away, most serious competitors are well into their training schedules by now. For others who are slowly getting out and about now the bad weather is mostly behind us, you’ll want to get up to speed with your running gently and not at a pace […]

Many different procedures are available for back pain and similar problems. If you’re considering back surgery, we would advise you to first think about nonsurgical, non-invasive treatments, or so-called conservative methods. The medical community is now also considering better solutions because things can go wrong for patients and also the cost for society is huge. […]

The question is this: Are patients who receive surgical intervention for lumbar herniated discs better off than those who seek conservative treatments such as chiropractic, physical therapy etc? Dr David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP, our Manhatten chiropractor explained on a video a while ago that this may not be the case. Quoting a study by […]

Running season has already started. So many people have been waiting for this period of the year as a perfect time to get active. They want to get in shape or they want to prepare their body for the summer. No matter what the intention is, you need to be careful with your body and […]

Leg pain and discomfort are very common. If you are experiencing leg pain, do not reach for painkillers right away. There are other more natural ways to get rid of the pain. It is crucial to make a right diagnosis, to find out the causes. The causes of leg pain Musculoskeletal issues – this includes […]

You may have heard about cold laser therapy, maybe from a friend or something you saw on tv, but it is a treatment that has actually been around for several decades and has thousands of papers published on it. However, it hasn’t been until the last four or five years that it has started really […]

3 Ways to Relieve Back Pain (Number 3’s Our Favorite) Back pain is unfortunately one of the most common problems people suffer from. Indeed, up to 80% of people in the US will suffer some form of back pain at some point in their lives. We see many people in our Manhatten office in New […]

There are two types of high-intensity exercises: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Strength Training. HIIT includes high-intense workout alternated with a workout of low intensity. For instance, 30 seconds sprint followed by 20 seconds of walking. This type of exercise is very good for the heart and metabolism. The workout should continue until you are […]

Some of us have jobs that include a lot of bending, lifting, and similar. Those activities put pressure on our joints and muscles, and the outcome is the pain. Common work-related injuries are sprains and strains. When it comes to mild or severe pain, you need to choose the right treatment. Our team at Back […]