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The Asbury Park Games is fast becoming something of an institution. It’s already the largest Crossfit event of the northeast despite this only being the third competition in its history. Coincidentally, third is the position Team Back and Body came in the competition against a very deep and high level of competition.
The future for the competition looks exciting with the 2020 event designated as a Sanctional event for Crossfit. The level of competition was high this year, it will be even higher next.
Three of us competed this year in Team Back and Body. We gave everything we had and performed to the highest of our abilities and came a very respectable third. We were third after day 1 and even though we pushed as much as we could, we still couldn’t quite break into the top 2. It was fun and great to compete, but those other teams really are fit!
It’s easy to see why the event has become so popular so quickly. The facilities have been set up very well, from the competition area to the spectator stands that surround it. There’s even an outside bar that overlooks the action as well!
Without me realising it, it seems that I am always involved in some kind of competitive action before the end of June. I doubt next year will be any different, but it makes all the working out and effort worth it as it gives me something to aim for. As with everything in life, it’s always good to have a goal. I will very likely compete in this event next year as well.
I would highly recommend the event to anyone with a love of Crossfit. The only thing I would say is don’t train as hard as me as number 1 spot is my goal for next year!
Fortunately for me, I do have my staff here at Back and Body to help me when I am injured. Being injured is tough enough without any rehab work, but my team helps me get back up and running before too much time is lost. Of course, any rehab work is tailor made to my needs and never rushed. Everything appropriate to the condition.
Dr David Perna treating Josh, part of Team Back and Body ahead of the event.
We can help you as well get back to what you love to do if you are injured. If you love sport, dancing or any physical activity, our rehab programs are designed to help you out of pain and back to normal again.
If you have any questions on our treatment options in New York, please contact us, we would be happy to help you and see what we can do for you.
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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.
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