Natural Headache Relief

Natural headache relief is a hot topic but many people still just cover up the symptoms temporarily.  Those seeking over the counter or prescribed medications for headaches are getting at best temporary relief of the headache.  But long term use of these medications ends up leading to many

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Natural Headache Relief

side effects ranging from internal bleeding, stroke, digestive issues and yes… even headaches!

A true way to take care of headaches and migraines is finding the cause of the headache.  A large percentage of headaches are caused by subluxations or misalignements of the spinal bones called vertebra.  When these bones move out of place, they put pressure on the nerves.  This leads to many symptoms, including headaches or migraines.

A chiropractor is the only doctor trained to detect and correct subluxations.  The majority of headaches are caused by subluxations of the neck.  Using gentle chiropractic adjustments has a high success rate in providing natural headache relief.  An added benefit is that there are no harmful side effects of getting adjusted.

Watch one of our patients at Hometown Family Wellness Center located in Freehold, NJ explain her story of suffering with headaches and how she was helped by chiropractic:

If you are sick and tired of popping medications for headaches and would like natural headache relief, contact our office.  We have been helping provide natural headache relief for over 14 years.  Call our office at 732-780-0044 to schedule an exam and consultation.  Using state of the art computerized myovision analysis, we can show you if subluxations in your neck are a possible cause of your headaches.  Then Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner at Hometown Family Wellness Center, will guide you with a chiropractic treatment plan to help you regain your headache free lifestyle.

For further information go to our website: click here  or to receive health reports on many topics including headaches and migraines go to:  www.chiropractorinfreehold.com

Headache Relief Without Harmful Medications!

So many people suffer unnecessarily with headaches or migraines and seek headache relief with medications.  These medications at best just mask the symptoms of the headache but can result in a long list of side effects.  Some migraine medications even have the side effect of headaches…one

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Natural headache relief without harmful medications

time I talked to a medical physician who explained to me that at least the side effect headaches aren’t as severe as migraines.

From my perspective, why should you suffer with headaches and the many side effects of these drugs.  Wouldn’t it make more sense to find the cause of the headaches and correct it?

This is what chiropractic does!  Over 80% of headaches are due to subluxations or misalignments of the neck which are putting pressure on the nerves.  We use technology in our office that analyzes your spine to tell us where the pressure is occurring and imbalances of the supporting muscles.  Then we further evaluate the region of the neck for restrictions in the neck that is causing the pressure on nerves.  After a complete evaluation we are able to use chiropractic techniques to adjust the neck, removing pressure from the nerves and providing natural headache relief without the harmful side effects of the medications.

Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ has been providing headache relief for patients  suffering with headaches for over 14 years.  Watch the following video to see one of our patients explain how chiropractic helped provide headache relief:

Do you or somebody you know suffer with headaches or migraines?  Make sure you share this blog with others so they can be helped naturally by a chiropractor without drugs or surgery. Too many people suffer needlessly with headaches and the dangerous side effects of the medications they ingest.  Chiropractic helps find the cause of the problem and corrects the cause to provide headache relief and allow people like Katlin to get back to work and enjoy their normal daily activities.

For more information, go to our website… click here

Cervicogenic Headache and Chiropractic Freehold NJ

Many people suffer with pain symptoms in the form of headaches.  Recent studies show that chiropractic is highly successful in alleviating many chiropractor freehold Cervicogenic Headache and Chiropractic Freehold NJtypes of headaches.  Most headaches originate in the neck and therefore are called Cervicogenic headaches.  They often start with some kind of neck injury due to trauma or an auto collision.

80 patients with chronic cervicogenic headaches took part in this study.  They received either chiropractic adjustments or light massage.

The patients that received the chiropractic care  improved substantially more than those that receive massage.  The chiropractic patients not only have better scores on pain and disability tests, they also experienced a 50% reduction in overall symptoms.  They also had a 33% reduction in medication usage by the end of the study.

The reason why chiropractic has such high success in helping patients suffering with headaches is in the goal of correcting the cause.  Chiropractic restores the normal flexibility and function of the spine to relieve cervicogenic head pain.  By aligning the spine, chiropractors remove the pressure from the nerves causing the pain.  If you suffer from headaches, chiropractic can be a safe and effective way to treat pain and improve your health.

We have been helping patients suffering with headaches for 14 years.  Patients in Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other communities in Monmouth and Ocean county are coming to our office on 9 Broadway in Freehold, NJ to obtain pain relief and optimal health and wellness without drugs or surgery.  If you would like to find out more information go to our website at www.chiropractorfreehold.com.

Haas M, Spegman A, Peterson D, Aickin M, Vavrek D. Dose response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for chronic cervicogenic headache: a pilot randomized controlled trial. The Spine Journal 2010; 10: 117-128.

Eczema and Allergies in 6 Year Old Patient Helped by Chiropractor in Freehold, NJ Using Biofeedback Stress Reduction

Many people suffer with sensitivities that lead to symptoms of a broad spectrum:  allergies, skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, migraines, Fibromyalgia, ADD/ADHD, stress and anxiety, arthritis, depression, digestive issues like acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, frequent colds, heart and organ disease and many more.

It is scientifically proven that internal and external stressors lead to these sensitivities.  Biofeedback stress reduction therapy is able to analyze your body for these stressors and sensitivities then through positive reconditioning it reduces the symptomatic response.  All of this without any medications and their harmful side effects.  Click here to find out more:  Biofeedback Stress Reduction Therapy

My name is Dr. Russell Brokstein, Chiropractor and Owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ.  We began incorporating biofeedback stress reduction therapy in our practice 2 years ago and have experienced over 80% success rate in helping our patients with this state of the art technology.  I want to share with you one of our successful cases in helping a 6 year old male patient who had suffered with severe eczema since he was born.

He had been seeing Dermatologists all these years with no change using cortisone and other steroid type treatments.  After just 8 treatments using biofeedback, his skin is crystal clear.  (See the pictures below)  The parents reported that he was able to swim in the ocean for the first time without a wetsuit and showering is no longer painful.

Added bonus the parents never reported before treatment about his peanut sensitivity and before going back to school, they tested him by rubbing peanut butter on his skin and he had no reaction to it.  (Note his allergy was not the anaphylaxis type)

Following are the before pictures!

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After Just 8 Visits with the NRG Immune Enhancement System

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Click this link if you would like to watch the father discuss the results: 6 Year old Suffering with Eczema and Allergies Helped by Freehold Chiropractor

If you or somebody you know suffers with allergies, headaches, digestive issues, arthritis, stress, anxiety, ADD or ADHD, Fibromyalgia, skin conditions, frequently fighting colds, depression or other symptoms share this article with them.  Most symptoms are related to stress and sensitivities and biofeedback stress reduction can be the answer! Contact our office to receive your complimentary biofeedback stress assessment.  This 6 year old patient has gained his life back by using this form of treatment.  We have been helping patients from Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and Manalapan, NJ as well as other communities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey.  Some have driven as far as New York City and Philadelphia to experience biofeedback stress reduction therapy.

Call 732-780-0044 and find out more about our office by going to www.chiropractorfreehold.com

Fibromyalgia Sufferers Receive Hope from Freehold NJ Chiropractor

More people than ever are suffering with Fibromyalgia.  Did you know that 2.1 – 5.7% of all Americans have Fibromyalgia (1), AND that there is NO 100% reliable medical test to verify or diagnose this disorder?  (1) http://www.flash.net/~dwback/fibromyalgia.htm)

My name is Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center located in Freehold, NJ.  I have been helping patients with Fibromyalgia for over 13 years.

Here are the facts: Diagnosis is difficult, the underlying cause of it is unknown, frequency, degree and location of pain vary from day to day, and treatment is focused on managing the symptoms. Many of the medications doctors are recommending (Lyrica, Cymbalta and Savella) have severe side effects and can be extremely dangerous.  At best they just give temporary relief, but the side effects prevent the patient from enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle.

Chiropractic has been shown to be an extremely effective way to manage symptoms by allowing the body to function normally after an adjustment. It all comes down to clearing the master system, the Nervous System! Did you know that chiropractic can help people with Fibromyalgia just by removing nervous system interference?

One common symptom found in Fibromyalgia sufferers are tender points.  These red dots represent tender points. “Tender points” refers to tenderness occurring in precise, localized areas, particularly the neck, spine, shoulders & hipschiropractor freehold Fibromyalgia Sufferers Receive Hope from Freehold NJ Chiropractor

On top of the tender points there are several Syndromes that often appear with FM:

Dr. Frederick Wolfe, a clinical professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, is a respected rheumatologist and a well-known investigator of Fibromyalgia.  Dr. Wolfe points out that chiropractic treatment helps FM patients

Source:  Frederick Wolfe, “The Fibromyalgia Problem,” Journal of Rheumatology 24,no.7(1997) 1247-49

Dr. Wolfe wrote “In our current series, we interviewed 81 FM patients and 81 control patients using a structured questionnaire. We asked patients to indicate if a drug or treatment had reduced their pain…Of interest is that chiropractic treatment scored among the most effective measures”

Source:  Wolfe F: The clinical syndrome of fibrositis. Am. J. Medicine 81 (suppl 3a):7-14, 1986

In our Freehold office, we not only analyze the traditional tender trigger points associated with Fibromyalgia, but we perform a state of the art computerized spinal exam that helps locate imbalances and pressure on the nerves and spinal cord.  This helps us locate the areas of the spine that are interfering with normal nerve impulses.  We take our analysis further by testing sensitivities and stress levels with biofeedback stress reduction.  Internal and external stress is known to cause many symptoms and illnesses including those syndromes common to Fibromyalgia.  The biofeedback technology measures the severity of the sensitivities, if they are acute or chronic, then using the treatment portion of the biofeedback uses positive reconditioning to balance the immune system.  Next we test the body for toxicity.  The more toxins and chemical build up in the body, the more sensitive the organs, muscles, tendons and ligaments.  Finally we examine the hormonal balance and with basic nutritional vitamin supplementation balance the adrenal glands.

Our unique, natural multi-pronged approach to health and wellness has helped many Fibromyalgia sufferers that no other doctors have been able to achieve results with.  We have been helping residents in Freehold, the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Morganville, Colts Neck, Manalapan, Howell, Jackson and other communities of Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey.  For more information on Dr. Russell Brokstein, go to our website at www.ChiropractorFreehold.com

Share this blog post with anybody you know who is suffering with Fibromyalgia.

 

 

The Importance of Chiropractic – More than Pain Relief Explains Freehold Chiropractor

We currently live in a society that is run by medicine and surgery.  This isn’t health care at all.. this is what is called sick care.  Waiting til you have pain, symptoms, high blood pressure, digestive issues, chronically sick, cancer and other conditions then just treating it with medications that at best cover up the symptoms making you think you are healthy until the next symptoms appear.  Many of these symptoms are actually just side effects of the medications you are taking.  Rather than taking you off the medications causing side effects, they put you on another medication to cover up that symptom but causes many more side effects.  This is a vicious cycle which is the downfall of our health and wellness in the Unite States with skyrocketing costs.

When most people hear or think about chiropractic, they think of pain relief.  This is what the medical profession would like everybody to think, but it is the furthest thing from the facts.  Yes, people go to the chiropractor and get relief of their back pain, their neck pain, headaches and migraines, Fibromyalgia, sciatica, numbness and tingling just to name a few.  Research is constantly coming out showing the effectiveness of chiropractic with all of these conditions.  You can view many of them on my blog by clicking:  Hometown Family Wellness Center’s Blog.

More importantly is that if everybody would understand how the body works chiropractor freehold The Importance of Chiropractic   More than Pain Relief Explains Freehold Chiropractorand what chiropractors actually do, YOU TOO would experience what true health care is all about.

Chiropractic was founded in 1895 and is based off the natural functioning of the body.  We all know the nervous system controls all organs, systems, cells, tissues and functions of the body.  Your brain sends messages to all of these areas and as long as the nerve impulses reach the intended destination, your overall health will be optimal.  Because this system is so important, we were created with a protective boney spine that not only is hard, but we have multiple joints that allow us to move.  Now, for a second, just imagine if the spine was just one long bone.. that wouldn’t work too well would it?

The only problem with our spine consisting of 24 moving vertebrae or bones is that with all the daily stresses we encounter, they can easily move out of place, putting pressure on the nerves.  When this occurs, there is interference of the messages the brain is trying to send through the nerves.

You already probably have experienced numbness and tingling in your arms,  hands, legs or feet and know it’s because there is pressure on the nerves in your neck or low back that go down the extremities.  But what do you think would happen to the nerves that are between your shoulder blades that go to your heart and your lungs?  Do you think you’d get numbness and tingling of the heart or lungs?  What about the nerves in your mid back that help control the stomach, intestines and kidneys… would they start tingling?  What if only 80% of the nerve message gets through the nerve that goes to the heart?  Do you think the heart will work at 100%?  of course not, it can only function at best 80%!!!  Is this a healthy heart?  Do you think your blood pressure can be normal with the heart only receiving 80% of the nerve impulses it’s supposed to be getting?  What about all the other organs getting less than 100% of the nerve impulses?  Is less than 100% going to bring you optimal health?

Another analogy that might make this more clear to you is thinking of your house.  There is a circuit breaker that is the control center of the house and all the wires (nerves) leave it to go to every room in the house.  Each room has multiple outlets that you plug different appliances, electronics, lights, etc.  What happens if the circuit trips?  Whatever is plugged into that outlet from that circuit is going to shut off or malfunction.

This is how basic your body works.. I know, I made it look very simple.  Your body short circuits from the time you are born to current.  We have stress that accumulates in the body, that cause the spinal segments to misalign, thereby putting pressure on the nerves.  At birth the medical doctors are pulling on the baby, twisting his or her neck, misaligning the bones in the neck.  As a child, how many times did you trip and fall, play fight with friends, have accidents playing sports.  All the years sitting in chairs at school that are hard to sit with proper posture.  Carrying heavy book bags, then purses or briefcases on one shoulder.  Just walking and missing the curb can cause the bones to misalign.  Ever have an auto accident?  Just think of all the small traumas that you never considered can be doing damage to not only your body but your entire health.

It is so important that everybody gets their spines checked.  We all experience stress that causes the bones to misalign on a daily basis that puts pressure on the nerves and decreases the overall function and health of our bodies.  These misalignments are called subluxations by chiropractors.  A chiropractor can evaluate anybody to detect and correct these subluxations, bringing about optimal nerve function and get your body as close to optimal health as possible.

Imagine everybody being more healthy with a drug-free, hands on approachchiropractor freehold The Importance of Chiropractic   More than Pain Relief Explains Freehold Chiropractor with chiropractic.  Research shows that chiropractic saves money in healthcare.  Less hospital admissions, less surgeries and procedures, less prescription drugs.

Why wouldn’t  you want to be a part of the growing trend of patients who want to be healthy naturally?  Are you ready to be able to enjoy a normal active lifestyle, reduce your health care costs, improve the functioning of your body, reduce your need for harmful medications and surgeries?

Dr. Russell Brokstein, is the owner and chiropractor of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ.  He has been helping patients for over 13 years in Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other communities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  Watch what other patients say about their care by clicking:  Patient Reviews and Testimonials.  Call our office at 732-780-0044 to get yourself back on the road to health and wellness!

Scoliosis Pain Relieved Naturally by Freehold NJ Chiropractor

A recent study shows promising results that chiropractic combined with exercise can significantly ease the pain and disability of adult scoliosis.

The research had 28 patients with adult scoliosis participate in a chiropractic chiropractor freehold Scoliosis Pain Relieved Naturally by Freehold NJ Chiropractortreatment protocol.  After six months of treatment, patients saw their disability scores cut in half and experienced a 40% reduction in pain.  The improvement in  spinal alignment from the chiropractic adjustments, also allowed many of the patients to breathe normally again — something they hadn’t experienced in years.

With adult scoliosis the spine becomes progressively more curved and with these misalignments, pressure occurs on the nerves causing not only pain, but decreased function of the organs, muscles and other tissues that they control.  Unfortunately, most people who have scoliosis don’t experience the pain, but have other symptoms of poor health including constipation, diarrhea, restricted breathing and headaches, just to name a few.  A combination of gentle chiropractic adjustments and exercise regimen can reduce the compression of nerves while promoting proper spinal alignment and optimal health!

In our office, Dr. Russell Brokstein, provides a combination of chiropractic, therapeutic stretching and exercise to help balance the spine and the supporting structures.  He has been helping patients for the past 13 years that have suffered with scoliosis and many other conditions.  His office, Hometown Family Wellness Center is located in downtown Freehold, NJ and you can get more information by clicking his website:  www.ChiropractorFreehold.com.  If you or somebody you know in Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Morganville, Jackson and other nearby towns in Monmouth County,  New Jersey have been suffering with scoliosis, share this information with them.

Reference:

Morningstar, Mark W. “Outcomes for adult scoliosis patients receiving chiropractic rehabilitation: a 24-month retrospective analysis.” Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. January 2011; 10: 179-184.

Freehold NJ Chiropractor Provides Natural Treatment for Pregnant Women Suffering with Migraines

Many women suffer with headaches during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters.  Earlier on in the pregnancy, the headaches are more chiropractor freehold Freehold NJ Chiropractor Provides Natural Treatment for Pregnant Women Suffering with Migrainesassociated with hormonal changes, but as the pregnancy continues the headaches are more associated with poor posture.  During pregnancy,  the spine can become misaligned due to an increase in weight, poor posture and pelvic changes.  A misaligned spine is one of the most common causes of migraines.

A recent case study suggests that chiropractic care can significantly relieve migraines in pregnant women, naturally without medications.  This is important as a woman that is pregnant should not be taking medications not only due to the side effects on herself, but they can significantly affect the health of the baby.

The woman in the study had been suffering with migraines since childhood.  During her pregnancy, the symptoms worsened in intensity and frequency. After trying various conventional and alternative therapies with no success, the woman decided to see a chiropractor and agreed to participate in the study.

The patient was treated with a combination of chiropractic adjustments, massage, trigger point therapy, and lifestyle changes.  After ONLY one week of treatment, her migraines became significantly less severe in intensity and frequency, and her reliance on pain medication decreased dramatically.

This study suggests that chiropractic combined with other natural therapies can provide safe, effective treatment for migraines, without the adverse effects of drugs.

Not only is chiropractic safe for pregnancy headache relief, but there are many other benefits of chiropractic for both  mother and baby.  Misalignments of the pelvis during  pregnancy can reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby and prohibit the baby from getting into the best “presenting” birth position therefore making the delivery of the baby more difficult.  Chiropractic care has also been known to create a healthier environment for pregnancy, reduces the amount of nauseousness, provides relief with neck pain and lower back pain, reduces the amount of time in labor and delivery and reduces the likelihood of c-sections.

Many women are thankful to have been under chiropractic care during and after their pregnancies and all women should try chiropractic to benefit their pregnancies too!  If you are pregnant or know somebody who is pregnant, share this information with them.

Dr. Russell Brokstein is a chiropractor in Freehold, NJ at his office Hometown Family Wellness Center.  He has been helping patients for over 13 years benefit with chiropractic and other natural health and wellness techniques so you can enjoy a health lifestyle without drugs and surgery.  For more information go to our website by clicking here:  www.ChiropractorFreehold.com

To get natural treatment for migraines, call our office today to schedule a consultation.

Reference

Alcantara, Joel and Martine Cossette. “Intractable migraine headaches during pregnancy under chiropractic care.” Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2009; 15: 192-7.

 

Migraines, Back Pain and Sciatica Helped by Freehold NJ Chiropractor

My name is Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ.  Every year I see and meet so many people who needlessly suffer with migraines, headaches of various types, back pain and sciatica.  Many are pushed one medication after another by their primary medical doctors or a specialist.  But at best, the pain is covered up temporarily with these pain medications and the side effects start to take over the lives of the patient.  The patient can no longer perform their daily activities, is very lethargic, and many times gets depressed.  Don’t forget the more severe side effects of these medications.  If you are taking any medications, just go to google and type in the name of the medicine and side effects.

You do have a better option!  Chiropractors actually find the cause of the problem and corrects the cause.  One of our patients who had been suffering for a couple of years wanted to share her experience.  Just watch what she has to say:

So if you live in Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville, or other communities in and around Monmouth County New Jersey and are suffering with lower back pain, migraines, sciatica or any other issue, contact our office at 732-780-0044.  We will perform the most thorough examination you have had that will actually tell us what is causing the problem, and then I will tell you how we will correct it.  In over 13 years in practice, we have over an 85 success rate with these conditions and best of all, chiropractic has no side effects other than you being able to be pain free and enjoy your normal activities once again.

For more information, click here:  Hometown Family Wellness Center.

Suffering with Neck Pain? Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Shares New Study!

So many people suffer needlessly with neck pain which many times leads to headaches, numbness and tingling and pain into the shoulders.  chiropractor freehold Suffering with Neck Pain?  Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Shares New Study!Recently a new study was published showing that conservative care beats medication for neck pain.  In the study, it states that spinal manipulation and exercise are each more effective than over the counter (OTC) pain relievers, narcotics and muscle relaxants.  The study can be viewed by clicking:  Annals of Internal Medicine.

Both chiropractic and exercise had more than doubled the likelihood that participants experienced complete relief of their pain compared to the medication group.  For chiropractic patients, these benefits lasted for at least a year, demonstrating that chiropractic can provide long-term relief.

The authors concluded:  “Spinal manipulation therapy and home exercise led to similar and long term outcomes, but participants who received medication seemed to fare worse, with a consistently higher use of pain medications for neck pain throughout the trial’s observational period.”

The strong success of chiropractic and exercise lies in the fact that these 2 methods address the cause of the neck pain, rather than just masking the symptoms which is what the medication does.  Neck pain can be the result of sitting long hours at a desk, talking for extended periods on the phone, carrying a heavy pocket book or briefcase on a shoulder, or from an injury from an accident and no matter the cause, chiropractic will restore optimal pain free health without the harmful affects of medications or high risk of surgery.

In our office, Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold NJ, Dr. Russell Brokstein, DC utilizes a combination of chiropractic and home exercise to expedite the care of correcting the cause of the neck pain.  He has been treating patients for the past 13 years, helping people from the Freehold area and many other surrounding towns in Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey.  If you have been suffering with neck pain and you are ready to end the pain so you can once again enjoy your normal daily activities, call our office for a consultation.

For more information about Dr. Russell and his practice, click:  www.ChiropractorFreehold.com