Freehold Chiropractic
type: channel
description: Freehold's Most Trusted Chiropractor
date: 2026-06-04T11:05:16Z
update period: hourly
update frequency: 1
update base: 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00
generator agent: https://wordpress.org/
items: Are You Experiencing Back Pain During Pregnancy?
items: How to Lose Fat While Building Muscle Naturally: No Medications Required
items: Athletes Benefit From Sports Chiropractic
items: Protein Pacing & Intermittent Nutritional Fasting: What They Are and Why They Work
items: What’s More Important to YOU? Lifespan or Healthspan
items: Work Injury Treatment in Freehold: Chiropractic Care That Works
items: TMJ Pain Relief in Freehold: How Chiropractic Helps Jaw Pain
items: Chiropractic Care for Seniors in Freehold: Safe, Gentle Treatment
items: Lower Back Pain Relief in Freehold: Finding the Real Cause
items: Tennis Elbow Treatment in Freehold: Chiropractic Relief Options

Are You Experiencing Back Pain During Pregnancy?
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-06-12T08:49:38Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Lower back pain affects up to 75% of pregnant women as your growing baby shifts your center of gravity and places increased stress on your lumbar spine. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we provide gentle, drug-free chiropractic care for pregnancy with over 91% success rate in providing relief from back pain, pelvic discomfort, and sciatic […] The post Are You Experiencing Back Pain During Pregnancy? appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Lower back pain affects up to 75% of pregnant women as your growing baby shifts your center of gravity and places increased stress on your lumbar spine. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we provide gentle, drug-free chiropractic care for pregnancy with over 91% success rate in providing relief from back pain, pelvic discomfort, and sciatic nerve irritation. Over 28 years, I’ve helped dozens of pregnant women in Freehold stay comfortable throughout pregnancy and even improve pelvic mobility for easier delivery. Why Pregnancy Causes Back Pain Your body undergoes remarkable changes during pregnancy. Many of these changes create stress on your spine and pelvis. Increased Pressure on Lumbar Vertebrae and Discs As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts forward. Your lower back compensates by increasing its curve, which places extra stress on lumbar joints and discs. The additional weight you carry during pregnancy increases load on your spine. This constant pressure can irritate joints and compress nerves. Mid-Spine Stress from Growing Baby Your mid-back (thoracic spine) gets aggravated by your growing baby pushing against your ribs. This creates rib pain and mid-back discomfort that worsens as pregnancy progresses. Upper Spine Strain Your upper thoracic spine and neck can get strained from the increasing size of your chest. This creates upper back tension and neck pain. Pelvic Subluxations and Sciatic Nerve Pressure Subluxations (misalignments) in your pelvic region can put pressure on your sciatic nerve, causing shooting pain down your leg. Hip pain from pelvic instability is also common. Hormone-Induced Ligament Laxity Your body produces relaxin and other hormones that loosen ligaments in preparation for childbirth. While this helps your pelvis expand during delivery, it also reduces spinal and pelvic stability. This ligament laxity makes joints more prone to misalignment and creates the characteristic “waddle” many pregnant women develop. Common Pregnancy-…

How to Lose Fat While Building Muscle Naturally: No Medications Required
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-06-06T09:56:12Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: You can lose fat while building muscle by flooding your body with the right nutrients at the right times using protein pacing and intermittent nutritional fasting, combined with proper exercise and chiropractic care that optimizes your nervous system function. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, our research-backed program helps you achieve body recomposition naturally, increasing lean […] The post How to Lose Fat While Building Muscle Naturally: No Medications Required appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: You can lose fat while building muscle by flooding your body with the right nutrients at the right times using protein pacing and intermittent nutritional fasting, combined with proper exercise and chiropractic care that optimizes your nervous system function. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, our research-backed program helps you achieve body recomposition naturally, increasing lean muscle mass while burning fat six times faster than semaglutides like Ozempic. This approach, supported by 10 peer-reviewed studies, builds the muscle that keeps you strong and independent rather than destroying it like traditional weight loss methods. The Muscle Loss Crisis Most weight loss approaches have a dirty secret. They don’t just help you lose fat. They destroy your muscle too. This muscle loss is catastrophic for your long-term health, metabolism, and independence. Yet most diet programs and weight loss medications ignore this critical problem. The Semaglutide Problem Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are exploding in popularity. People love the rapid weight loss. But research reveals a terrifying truth about what you’re actually losing. Semaglutides cause 40% loss of lean muscle mass. You’re not just losing fat. You’re losing the muscle that keeps you functional, strong, and independent. This massive muscle loss accelerates aging, increases fall risk, slows metabolism, reduces strength and mobility, and makes weight regain inevitable. When you stop taking these drugs (and eventually you must), the weight comes back. But the muscle doesn’t. You end up in worse shape than when you started. Traditional Dieting Mistakes Calorie restriction causes similar problems. When you drastically cut calories, your body needs energy from somewhere. It breaks down muscle tissue for fuel. The typical diet pattern looks like this: cut calories dramatically, lose weight quickly (fat and muscle), metabolism slows from muscle loss, weight loss stalls, frustration leads to quitting, weight returns …

Athletes Benefit From Sports Chiropractic
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-05-30T08:47:29Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Athletes at all levels experience injuries from training and competition, but sports chiropractic care helps prevent injuries, speeds recovery, and improves athletic performance. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, I’ve spent 28 years treating athletes from children and teenagers to weekend warriors and professional competitors, helping them stay on the field and perform at their peak. […] The post Athletes Benefit From Sports Chiropractic appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Athletes at all levels experience injuries from training and competition, but sports chiropractic care helps prevent injuries, speeds recovery, and improves athletic performance. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, I’ve spent 28 years treating athletes from children and teenagers to weekend warriors and professional competitors, helping them stay on the field and perform at their peak. Whether you’re dealing with a current injury or want to prevent future problems, chiropractic treatment addresses the biomechanical issues that sideline athletes. Common Athletic Injuries We Treat Every sport creates specific injury patterns. Understanding these patterns helps us prevent and treat them effectively. Sprains and Strains Ligament sprains and muscle strains are the most common athletic injuries. Ankles, knees, shoulders, and backs are particularly vulnerable during sports. Quick direction changes, sudden stops, and impact all cause these injuries. Proper biomechanics and joint alignment reduce sprain and strain risk significantly. Overuse Injuries Repetitive motions without adequate recovery create overuse injuries. Tendonitis, stress fractures, and chronic joint pain develop when training volume exceeds your body’s capacity to adapt. Baseball pitchers develop elbow and shoulder problems. Runners get stress fractures and knee pain. Swimmers face shoulder impingement. Impact Injuries Contact sports create acute trauma. Football, hockey, soccer, and basketball players absorb repeated impacts that jar the spine and joints. Even non-contact athletes experience impact injuries. Falls during gymnastics, crashes in cycling, and awkward landings in any sport cause acute injuries. Back and Neck Injuries Spinal injuries affect athletes across all sports. Poor mechanics, inadequate core strength, and repetitive stress create back and neck problems that limit performance. These injuries are particularly frustrating because they affect your entire body’s function. How Chiropractic P…

Protein Pacing & Intermittent Nutritional Fasting: What They Are and Why They Work
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-05-29T09:54:31Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Protein pacing involves strategically timing protein intake throughout the day to optimize muscle synthesis and fat burning, while intermittent nutritional fasting cycles between eating windows where you flood your body with nutrients and fasting periods that trigger metabolic benefits. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we combine these two scientifically proven methods developed by Dr. Paul […] The post Protein Pacing & Intermittent Nutritional Fasting: What They Are and Why They Work appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Protein pacing involves strategically timing protein intake throughout the day to optimize muscle synthesis and fat burning, while intermittent nutritional fasting cycles between eating windows where you flood your body with nutrients and fasting periods that trigger metabolic benefits. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we combine these two scientifically proven methods developed by Dr. Paul Arciero and Peter Greenlaw to help patients lose weight six times faster than semaglutides while building lean muscle mass. This approach is backed by 10 peer-reviewed human trials and represents the only non-pharmaceutical weight loss method with this level of research support. Understanding Protein Pacing Protein pacing was developed by Dr. Paul Arciero, a leading researcher in metabolism and weight loss. The concept is elegantly simple but powerfully effective. Instead of eating most of your protein at one meal (typically dinner for most Americans), you distribute protein evenly throughout the day across multiple meals and snacks. This strategic timing keeps your metabolism elevated, preserves and builds muscle mass during weight loss, maintains satiety throughout the day, and optimizes muscle protein synthesis. How Protein Pacing Works Your body can only process a certain amount of protein at once for muscle building. Eat 60 grams of protein in one sitting, and much of it gets converted to glucose or stored as fat rather than building muscle. But spread that same 60 grams across three meals of 20 grams each, and your body efficiently uses it for muscle synthesis throughout the day. Each protein intake triggers a metabolic response. Your body burns calories just digesting and processing protein. Multiple smaller protein doses create multiple metabolic boosts throughout the day. This constant supply of amino acids tells your body it’s well-fed and safe to release fat stores. There’s no starvation response because protein is consistently available. Why Timing Matters Muscle…

What’s More Important to YOU? Lifespan or Healthspan
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-05-24T08:44:58Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Living longer means nothing if those extra years are spent in pain, on multiple medications, or unable to enjoy daily activities. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we focus on improving your healthspan through chiropractic care, proper nutrition, gut health optimization, and sustainable weight loss that builds muscle rather than destroying it. The goal isn’t just […] The post What’s More Important to YOU? Lifespan or Healthspan appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Living longer means nothing if those extra years are spent in pain, on multiple medications, or unable to enjoy daily activities. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we focus on improving your healthspan through chiropractic care, proper nutrition, gut health optimization, and sustainable weight loss that builds muscle rather than destroying it. The goal isn’t just adding years to your life, but adding life to your years with natural approaches that help your body function at its best. The Difference Between Lifespan and Healthspan People are living longer than ever before. Medical advances keep hearts beating and lungs breathing for decades. But are those extra years worth living? When you spend your 70s, 80s, and 90s in assisted living facilities, barely able to move, on a dozen medications, is that really the goal? Lifespan is simply how many years you’re alive. Healthspan is how many of those years you’re actually healthy, active, and independent. Most people focus on lifespan. They want to live as long as possible. But what’s the point if you can’t play with your grandchildren, travel, pursue hobbies, or take care of yourself? Why Healthspan Matters More I visit my father regularly at his facility. I see people just sitting around, struggling to move, dependent on others for basic activities. These folks have achieved a long lifespan. But their healthspan ended years ago. They’re alive, but they’re not truly living. The goal should be maintaining your health, independence, and quality of life for as many years as possible. When your healthspan ends, your lifespan shouldn’t continue much longer. Nobody wants to spend a decade in decline, being a burden to family, unable to do the things that make life worth living. The Weight Loss Crisis One of the biggest threats to healthspan is the obesity epidemic. Over 80% of Americans are overweight. More than 40% are obese. Excess weight destroys your joints, increases inflammation, causes chronic diseases, and dramatic…

Work Injury Treatment in Freehold: Chiropractic Care That Works
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-05-18T09:53:57Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Work injuries from lifting, repetitive motions, falls, or cumulative stress can cause significant pain and disability, but early chiropractic intervention supports faster recovery and return to work. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we provide comprehensive work injury treatment using chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, and ergonomic modifications that address the injury and prevent recurrence. Most workers’ […] The post Work Injury Treatment in Freehold: Chiropractic Care That Works appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Work injuries from lifting, repetitive motions, falls, or cumulative stress can cause significant pain and disability, but early chiropractic intervention supports faster recovery and return to work. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we provide comprehensive work injury treatment using chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitation exercises, and ergonomic modifications that address the injury and prevent recurrence. Most workers’ compensation insurance covers chiropractic care, and we handle all necessary paperwork to make the process simple. Common Types of Work Injuries Lifting Injuries Improper lifting technique or lifting objects that are too heavy causes acute back injuries. These strains can sideline workers for weeks without proper treatment. Repetitive Strain Injuries Performing the same motion hundreds or thousands of times daily creates overuse injuries. Assembly line workers, warehouse employees, and office workers all develop repetitive strain problems. Slip and Fall Injuries Falls at work cause everything from minor strains to serious spinal injuries. Even “minor” falls can create lasting problems without treatment. Cumulative Trauma Years of poor ergonomics, awkward positions, or physical stress gradually damage joints and soft tissues. These injuries develop slowly but can be just as disabling as acute trauma. Vibration Injuries Operating vibrating equipment like jackhammers or power tools causes nerve and joint damage over time. Desk Job Injuries Prolonged sitting with poor posture creates chronic back, neck, and shoulder problems. Desk jobs cause more injuries than many people realize. Why Immediate Treatment Matters Many workers try to “tough out” work injuries, hoping they’ll resolve on their own. This is usually a mistake. Delayed treatment allows injuries to worsen. Acute strains become chronic pain. Minor dysfunction becomes major disability. Compensation often becomes more complicated when significant time passes between injury and treatment. E…

TMJ Pain Relief in Freehold: How Chiropractic Helps Jaw Pain
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-05-12T09:52:18Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: TMJ disorder affects the temporomandibular joint connecting your jaw to your skull, causing pain, clicking, limited mouth opening, and difficulty chewing. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we treat TMJ pain by addressing underlying causes with gentle jaw and neck adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and postural correction rather than just managing symptoms with night guards or […] The post TMJ Pain Relief in Freehold: How Chiropractic Helps Jaw Pain appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: TMJ disorder affects the temporomandibular joint connecting your jaw to your skull, causing pain, clicking, limited mouth opening, and difficulty chewing. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we treat TMJ pain by addressing underlying causes with gentle jaw and neck adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and postural correction rather than just managing symptoms with night guards or medications. Most patients experience significant relief within 4-6 weeks as we restore proper joint mechanics and reduce muscle tension. Understanding Your TMJ Your temporomandibular joints are located just in front of your ears. These complex joints allow your jaw to move up and down, side to side, and forward and back. Each TMJ contains a small disc that cushions the joint and allows smooth movement. Muscles, ligaments, and the joint capsule support the structure. When any component of this system breaks down, TMJ disorder develops. The pain can be debilitating, affecting eating, speaking, and even sleeping. TMJ problems are more common than most people realize. Millions of Americans experience TMJ symptoms, though many don’t know what’s causing their jaw pain. Common TMJ Symptoms Pain or tenderness in your jaw, especially when chewing or yawning. Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when opening or closing your mouth. Limited ability to open your mouth fully. Jaw locking in open or closed position. Pain radiating into your face, neck, or shoulders. Headaches, particularly in your temples. Ear pain or feeling of fullness in your ears. Difficulty chewing or uncomfortable bite. Many people with TMJ disorder develop chronic headaches that seem unrelated to their jaw. The connection between jaw problems and head pain often goes unrecognized. Learn more about headaches and their causes. What Causes TMJ Disorder Jaw Clenching and Teeth Grinding Bruxism, whether during sleep or when stressed, places enormous pressure on your TMJ. The constant force strains the joint and creates muscle tension. …

Chiropractic Care for Seniors in Freehold: Safe, Gentle Treatment
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-05-06T09:48:17Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Chiropractic care for seniors focuses on maintaining mobility, managing arthritis and joint pain, improving balance, and supporting independence through gentle adjustments adapted to aging bodies. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we provide safe, effective chiropractic treatment specifically tailored for older adults using low-force techniques that respect age-related changes in bone density and tissue flexibility. Most […] The post Chiropractic Care for Seniors in Freehold: Safe, Gentle Treatment appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Chiropractic care for seniors focuses on maintaining mobility, managing arthritis and joint pain, improving balance, and supporting independence through gentle adjustments adapted to aging bodies. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we provide safe, effective chiropractic treatment specifically tailored for older adults using low-force techniques that respect age-related changes in bone density and tissue flexibility. Most senior patients experience improved function, reduced pain, and better quality of life within weeks of starting care. Why Seniors Benefit from Chiropractic Care As we age, our bodies face unique challenges. Joints stiffen. Muscles weaken. Balance deteriorates. Arthritis develops. Chronic pain becomes common. Many seniors assume these problems are inevitable parts of aging they must simply accept. But chiropractic care can significantly improve how you feel and function as you age. Regular chiropractic adjustments maintain joint mobility, reduce pain, improve balance and coordination, support better posture, and help you stay independent longer. In my 27 years treating patients in Freehold, I’ve seen countless seniors regain activities they thought were lost forever. Staying active and pain-free is possible at any age with proper care. Common Conditions We Treat in Seniors Arthritis Pain Osteoarthritis affects most people over 65. Joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility significantly impact quality of life. Chiropractic care can’t cure arthritis but dramatically reduces symptoms and slows progression. Learn more about arthritis management. Chronic Back Pain Years of wear and tear, previous injuries, and degenerative changes cause persistent back pain in many seniors. Gentle adjustments restore function and reduce discomfort. Neck Pain and Stiffness Cervical arthritis, disc degeneration, and poor posture create neck problems that limit head movement and cause headaches. Chiropractic care improves neck mobility and reduces pain. Balance Problem…

Lower Back Pain Relief in Freehold: Finding the Real Cause
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-04-30T09:33:58Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Lower back pain affects the lumbar spine region and can stem from muscle strains, disc problems, joint dysfunction, or nerve irritation. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we identify the specific cause of your lower back pain through comprehensive evaluation and treat it with targeted chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications that address the root […] The post Lower Back Pain Relief in Freehold: Finding the Real Cause appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Lower back pain affects the lumbar spine region and can stem from muscle strains, disc problems, joint dysfunction, or nerve irritation. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we identify the specific cause of your lower back pain through comprehensive evaluation and treat it with targeted chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications that address the root problem rather than just masking symptoms. Most patients experience significant relief within 2-4 weeks of starting treatment. Why Lower Back Pain Is So Common Your lower back bears the weight of your entire upper body. It absorbs stress from every movement you make. The lumbar spine consists of five vertebrae stacked on top of your sacrum. These vertebrae are larger than those in your neck because they handle more load. Between each vertebra sits a disc that cushions impact and allows movement. Muscles, ligaments, and fascia support the entire structure. When any component of this system breaks down, pain develops. And because your lower back is under constant stress, problems here are extremely common. Common Causes of Lower Back Pain Muscle Strains Lifting something heavy improperly, sudden twisting movements, or prolonged poor posture can strain lower back muscles. These strains cause immediate pain and muscle spasms. Herniated or Bulging Discs Discs can bulge or herniate from injury or degeneration, pressing on spinal nerves. This creates not just back pain but often leg pain as well. Learn more about herniated disc treatment. Spinal Misalignments When lumbar vertebrae shift out of proper position, they create abnormal joint mechanics. This causes inflammation, muscle tension, and nerve irritation. Facet Joint Dysfunction The small joints connecting your vertebrae can become stiff, inflamed, or arthritic. Facet joint problems cause localized back pain that worsens with extension or twisting. Sacroiliac Joint Problems The joints connecting your spine to your pelvis can become misa…

Tennis Elbow Treatment in Freehold: Chiropractic Relief Options
type: item
creator: Dr. Russell Brokstein
date: 2026-04-24T09:22:42Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Tennis elbow is inflammation of the tendons connecting your forearm muscles to the outside of your elbow, causing pain that worsens when gripping, lifting, or twisting your wrist. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we treat tennis elbow using elbow and wrist adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercises that address the root cause rather than […] The post Tennis Elbow Treatment in Freehold: Chiropractic Relief Options appeared first on Freehold Chiropractic.
encoded: Tennis elbow is inflammation of the tendons connecting your forearm muscles to the outside of your elbow, causing pain that worsens when gripping, lifting, or twisting your wrist. At Freehold Chiropractic in Freehold, we treat tennis elbow using elbow and wrist adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercises that address the root cause rather than just reducing inflammation temporarily. Most patients experience significant relief within 4-6 weeks without injections or prolonged bracing. What Tennis Elbow Really Is Despite the name, you don’t have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow. The medical term is lateral epicondylitis. The tendons on the outside of your elbow attach your forearm extensor muscles to the bone. These muscles straighten your wrist and fingers and rotate your forearm. Repetitive gripping, twisting, or lifting movements create tiny tears in these tendons. Over time, the damage accumulates faster than your body can repair it, and inflammation sets in. The result? Pain on the outside of your elbow that radiates down your forearm. Gripping objects, shaking hands, turning doorknobs, or lifting anything becomes painful. Common Causes of Tennis Elbow Repetitive Computer Work Hours of typing and mouse use strain your forearm extensors. Poor ergonomics compound the problem. Many office workers in Freehold develop tennis elbow from desk work, not sports. Learn more about desk job injuries. Manual Labor Carpenters, plumbers, painters, and mechanics repeatedly grip tools and twist their wrists. These occupations have high tennis elbow rates. Racquet Sports Tennis, squash, and racquetball players develop tennis elbow from improper technique or equipment. Poor backhand form especially stresses the lateral epicondyle. Age-Related Degeneration Tennis elbow is most common between ages 30-50. Tendons lose elasticity with age, making them more vulnerable to overuse injuries. Poor Technique Whether typing, using tools, or playing sports, improper techniq…