Freehold NJ Chiropractor Helping Patients with Weight Loss Solution Losing 5 to 15lbs in 11 Day Body Transformation Program

June 13, 2012 by 2 Comments

I am Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold NJ.  I’ve been helping patients for 14 years obtain optimal health and wellness without drugs or surgery.  One of the biggest health epidemics in our society is obesity.  People are constantly looking for answers.. dieting and exercising yet still the weight issue is expanding.  Counting calories and burning them is proven over and over not to be the answer.  So what is actually causing the weight gain and difficulty losing body fat?

Five years ago I was fortunate enough to meet a husband and wife chiropractors from Toms River, NJ who had a lecture in their office discussing how our environment is so toxic.  Everything we eat, breathe and drink is filled with toxins and chemicals.  Our body acts like a filter system and over time the toxins build up in the body.  To protect the organs, tissues and cells, the body then starts to chiropractor freehold Freehold NJ Chiropractor Helping Patients with Weight Loss Solution Losing 5 to 15lbs in 11 Day Body Transformation Programdeposit more body fat.  When people diet, they lose weight initially, but this only concentrates the toxins in the body, triggering additional fat to be stored.  This then begins the process of gaining weight again… the yo-yo of dieting.  Sound familiar?  This is when Drs. Glenn and Ina introduced me to the answer:  Isagenix full body cellular cleanse and weight burning system.  MY patients, family, and friends have been losing considerable weight with this program.  Also the amount of energy, better sleep and mental clarity you attain is UNREAL.

Patients that have done Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, other similar programs and have had gastric bypass were frustrated with their weight loss and under my supervision have found not only successful weight loss but new found health and wellness.   Many diets fail because they don’t address one of the main causes of weight gain.  If you are ready to lose weight by getting to the cause of storing body fat, contact me for more info by going to our website:  www.ChiropractorFreehold.com. Our patients avg 5 to 15lbs weight loss on the 9 day program and 22 to 28lbs on the 30 day program.  Watch this short clip on ABC news… of course the medical profession has their doubts if it doesn’t have to do with drugs and asking if this is a scam, but even the news did their own little trial with 2 people and you can watch the results below:

Thousands of people have seen similar results over the past 10 years with Isagenix.  Are you ready to finally get the body you deserve?  Would you like to be more healthy, have more energy, sleep better and have better mental clarity?  Take our 11 day body transformation or 30 day challenge!  For more info click here:  Isagenix .  Contact me at docbrok@aol.com to tell me your goals and help guide you to the right program.  I’ve been helping coach patients to a real weight loss solution in Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other communities in Monmouth County, New Jersey for the past 5 years.

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Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Wins the 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award.

June 11, 2012 by 2 Comments

For the second consecutive year, Hometown Family Wellness Center, a chiropractic and wellness center owned by Dr. Russell Brokstein, DC in Freehold, NJ wins the 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award.  Through hard work and his commitment, Dr. Brokstein has chiropractor freehold Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Wins the 2012 Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award. reached the highest 5 star ratings.

Four years ago, Publishers of Customer Care News Magazine took it upon themselves to come up with a unique rating system to scour through the tons of internet websites, blogs, social networks, business rating services and reviews, and industry resources to determine the top consumer-rated businesses throughout the United States and Canada.

Because hundreds of new websites posting feedback and ratings for almost every product and service on the market today, this research is so valuable to both consumers and businesses.

The CMUS power ratings are geared toward the millions of people using sites all over the internet before deciding which businesses, products and services to trust.  It’s all about protecting consumers, yet business reputations are left extremely vulnerable.

This is a very elite award. Less than 10% of businesses rated in 2011 qualified for the honor by achieving a 4-star to 5-star rating! Congratulations to Hometown Family Wellness Center and Dr. Russell Brokstein for continued commitment to patient satisfaction.  Dr. Brokstein has been in practice as a chiropractor for 14 years and returned to his hometown of Freehold, NJ to give back to the community he grew up in.  He has been helping patients from Freehold and surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other communities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.  Educating the population about chiropractic and how to be healthy without drugs and surgery is a primary focus of the practice.  Dr. Russell states, “Many people think chiropractic is about neck pain, back pain, sciatica or headaches, but people need to know chiropractic is about allowing the body to function optimally without medications that just cover up symptoms.  A chiropractic approach to health corrects the underlying cause of a patient’s problems and allows them to once again enjoy a normal, active lifestyle!”

For more information on Hometown Family Wellness Center, go to: www.chiropractorfreehold.com

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Freehold Chiropractor Explains Shoulder Pain can be Associated to Neck Pain or Whiplash

May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Auto injuries are shown to cause more than just neck pain.  In a  new study researchers find that patients with whiplash or other causes of neck pain were more likely to have problems with shoulder function than healthy chiropractor freehold Freehold Chiropractor Explains Shoulder Pain can be Associated to Neck Pain or Whiplashpatients.  Misalignments of the shoulder can create or irritate neck pain.  The shoulder imbalances can also cause other problems including headaches or migraines.

Patients in the research had neck pain of different causes.  It was found they had more difficulty performing routine shoulder movements, and their head and neck postures were altered. The research also showed that depending on the cause of the neck problem influenced the type of shoulder problems the patient had: those patient that couldn’t elevate their shoulders as muchchiropractor freehold Freehold Chiropractor Explains Shoulder Pain can be Associated to Neck Pain or Whiplash as normal patients had insidious onset neck disorders while those patients that had shoulders that were rotated forward slightly had neck problems resulting from whiplash.

Like many other studies, it is found that whiplash patients have a higher risk of developing shoulder pain and experiencing a number of other conditions including pain, headaches, numbness and tingling just to name a few. This shows that neck injuries alter the function of other areas of the body and that it’s so important that a patient finds a practitioner that addresses the entire spine and other surrounding regions, not just the location of the pain itself.

Our chiropractic office, Hometown Family Wellness Center located in Freehold, NJ, addresses the cause of the problems that you are experiencing.  We have been helping patients for over 14 years in the Freehold area and surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville, and other communities of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey.  Relying on medications might just cover up your pain at best, but increases the chances of disability because you are not addressing the cause of the pain and you become overconfident that just because the pain is decreased that you can perform normal activities without causing further harm.  Many studies show that chiropractic not only reduces your pain naturally without drugs or surgery, but improves your quality of life so you can enjoy your normal daily activities once again.  Seeking early treatment may help you avoid developing shoulder and back pain, arthritis, degeneration and other problems later on. If you are ready to correct the cause of your neck pain and whiplash, contact our office at 732-780-0044 and also check out our website at www.chiropractorfreehold.com
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Berglund A, Nygren A, Jensen I, et al. The association between exposure to a rear-end collision and future neck or shoulder pain: a cohort study. World Congress on Whiplash-Associated Disorders. 1999;p. 99.

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Freehold NJ Chiropractor Explains the Best way to Prevent Back Pain

May 11, 2012 by 2 Comments

Our office, Hometown Family Wellness Center located in Freehold, NJ sees many patients that suffer with lower back pain.  Over 80% of the population experiences back pain and many wonder how to prevent their pain from worsening or reoccurring.  A recent literature review revealed that exercise may be the most effective way to prevent pain.

Previous 20 scientific studies were reviewed that tested various interventions for preventing back pain including exercise, patient education, training in safe lifting methods, stress management, and more.

The only intervention which tested consistently producing substantial relief was exercise.  In one study, active patients had 127 fewer sick days than inactive patients.  Most exercises focused on strengthening back and abdominal muscles.

It’s important that before starting any exercise program to be evaluated by a chiropractor that specializes in sports and exercise therapy.  Many people exercise, but they don’t realize they have joint and muscle imbalances.  When you exercise with these imbalances, your joints and muscles aren’t functioning optimally and you are further enhancing the misalignments or at best splinting the unstable areas.

Exercise is a critical component of chiropractic care.  A combination of chiropractic adjustments and exercise not only significantly relieves back pain for many patients but also helps preventing future problems from occurring.  The adjustments bring the joints to improved alignment and allow for optimal range of motion and more equal contraction of the muscles for best stabilization.

Dr. Russell Brokstein, Chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center helps his patients develop a safe, effective exercise program to prevent and reduce pain.  We start off with chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic stretching to provide for full range of motion before beginning strengthening exercises.  Here is a video of the basics in our home stretching routine for the low back:

This is just the starting point to preventing low back pain and helping those already suffering.  To learn more about natural back pain relief, go to our website www.chiropractorfreehold.com or contact our office at 732-780-0044 to get a full evaluation for spinal problems.

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Chiropractor in Freehold Shares National Correct Posture Month – Posture and Your Health

April 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Your mom probably wanted you to look confident and proud but the bottom line is, good posture is good for your health and is now recognized as an important factor in aging well.  “We all heard it when we were growing up – ‘stand up straight’, ‘you’re slouching’.

When your back is not properly aligned, your body’s center of gravity shifts, putting more stress and load on your muscles, joints, and ligaments. Poor chiropractor freehold Chiropractor in Freehold Shares National Correct Posture Month Posture and Your Healthposture is a major cause of neck, back and joint pain. When you slouch, your internal organs may be compressed affecting bodily functions like digestion and even your ability to breathe clearly.

Poor posture can be traced to many activities from sitting in front of a computer for hours, carrying heavy pocketbooks or briefcases on one shoulder all the time, wearing high heals, laying on  a couch unsupported or sleeping improperly and exercising in poor form just to name a few. The muscles tire and the body shifts position, causing some muscle groups to become tight, stretched, and weak.

We are creatures of habit. When we have an injury, our body will move differently to avoid pain. Over time, the body will adapt. Our body will create new habits. The brain adapts and adopts new muscles and joint positions even in the absence of continued pain. We believe we are standing straight because our brain is being told by our senses that we are balanced, even though the mirror shows we are not.

To achieve the best posture when standing, the body should maintain a straight vertical alignment from the top of the head, through the center of the body, and down to the feet. Take a minute and go in front of a mirror in your house and check to see if one shoulder is higher than another, one hip is higher than another, if your shoulders are rotated forward.  From the side, look for an imaginary straight line from the ear, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. When sitting, the spine and head should remain upright, while maintaining the three natural curves in the back.  Also check these points on your children.  The earlier the spine is checked for imbalances, the easier they are to correct.

Here are some tips to help you reduce the risk of poor posture as you sit in the office:

  • Take frequent breaks – about every 30 minutes.
  • If you cannot get up, stretch your arms and legs as much as possible.
  • Sit in an office chair with a comfortable height to maintain good posture and provide adequate support for your back.
  • Keep desk items – phone, calendar, appointment book – within comfortable reach.
  • Women: avoid wearing high heels. They change the center of gravity and put extra stress on the back”(1)

Chiropractors refer to posture as the “window to the spine.” And, since your spine protects the master control system of the body (your nervous system), you need to pay attention to your posture on a daily basis.

Spinal shifts, vertebral misalignments and structural instability can lead to arthritic changes. They can also cause other health and/or functional problems as well.  For example, did you know:

* Thoracic spine arthritis/spurs indicate accompanying coronary arteriosclerosis 85% of the time. Bone spurs and arthritic changes in the thoracic spine can mimic angina pectoris.(2)

* Upper Thoracic Spine – Children under chiropractic care showed a 96.5% non-occurrence rate of asthma, whereas children under medical care showed a 95% non-occurrence rate of asthma. The authors concluded that the immune systems of children under chiropractic care are better able to cope with allergens which may cause asthmatic conditions.(3)

              * Mid Thoracic Spine – Using radiography, Burchett examined sixty-one hospital patients and found that in 88% of patients with gallbladder disease there was lipping (arthritis) from T7-T10; spinal osteophytes (T9-T11) were found in 82% of those with stomach disease. Many sufferers of pancreatic dis-ease had segments T5-T7 involved and 31% of patients with duodenal disease had osteophytes at T9-L2.(4)

             * Lower Thoracic Spine – Subluxations (vertebral misalignments) of the T6 – T10 vertebrae can cause gall bladder symptoms.(5)

Every aspect of our lives affects posture: nutrition, stress, exercise, mental development, and body fat. Posture is one of the most overlooked keys to better health. “Research studies show the truth in what mothers have always known: standing up tall improves our health.”  May is the perfect time to celebrate a renewed commitment to health, longevity, and new habits.  

Every year in honor of National Correct Posture month in May, Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ, offers professional posture assessments. Dr. Brokstein will be examining the spines of children and adults using state of the art computerized spinal assessments.  These exams help prevent unnecessary muscle imbalance, structural instability, scoliosis and other health conditions related to poor posture.  We’ve been helping people of all ages in Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other towns in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey.

To secure a complimentary Posture and Full Spinal Examination, call 732-780-0044 or go to www.ChiropractorFreehold.com for more information about Dr. Brokstein and Hometown Family Wellness Center.

1. By Marianne Favro for NBC11 News

2. J.A.O.A. 1983, 82, 93-94

3. van Breda WM; van Breda JM. A Comparative Study Of The Health Status Of The Health Status Of Children Raised Under The Health Care Models Of Chiropractic And Allopathic Medicine. J Chiro Res 1989; 5:101-3

4. Burchett GD J of the American Osteopathic Association 1968; 67(6): 675.
5. Grail McGinley, Newsday, Melville, NY

 

 

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

April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

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

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Fibromyalgia Sufferers Receive Hope from Freehold NJ Chiropractor

April 5, 2012 by 1 Comment

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

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Freehold Chiropractor Explains When Chiropractic Care Should Begin

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When do you start going to the dentist?  Do you wait until you have pain or until your teeth start to decay?  Do you just want the dentist to shoot a cavity with Novocaine or do you want him to fix the decaying tooth?

When do you start going to the eye doctor?  Do you wait until your eyes deteriorate?  Do you wait until you have glaucoma and cataracts or do you do preventative measures?

How about your car?  Do you wait until it breaks down or do you bring it in for periodic maintenance?  How about an oil, lube and filter?

The biggest and most important question is when should you start to go to the chiropractor?

The saying “there is no time like the present,” is very true when applied to preventative health care.  Many people incorporate that with the other disciplines, but we neglect the most important system of the body:  The Nervous System.

It is this system that the chiropractor helps you with, and it is the nervous system that controls all functions of your body.  The power that goes from the brain to the rest of the body allows it to heal itself and be healthy.  Your heart beats, your lungs breath, your stomach digests in conjunction with the intestines, your eyes can see, your ears can hear, your muscles can contract, you can move all without having to think about it.

This nervous system is so important that we have the spinal bones protecting chiropractor freehold Freehold Chiropractor Explains When Chiropractic Care Should Beginit.  Unfortunately the daily stresses that occur from the time of birth and throughout life cause VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATIONS:  the bones move out of place, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and interfering with the functions of our body.

The first subluxations develop during the birth process as the medical doctor pulls and twists on the baby’s neck and if uncorrected at this early stage, will only add further neurological stress to the growth and the adaptive demands of a new life.  Children need chiropractic care.  They receive the best care and the most profound results for ear infections and colds, respiratory conditions, digestive issues, and so much more.

Subluxations continue to occur as children learn to walk they fall several times, they sit in classes with poor posture, carry heavy books and backpacks, play sports, play fight and wrestle, numerous accidents and falls from a bike, then auto accidents and other injuries as we get older through teenage and adult years, and general stress, poor nutrition, lack of exercise can all add to the subluxations.  Regular chiropractic exams and adjustments allow for you and your children to have nervous systems that are functioning optimally.

The majority of  society reaches for medicine when “sick,” but the fact is the relief is from masking symptoms with a pill or injection, while the causes were never fully corrected.  These medications then lead to many other side effects.  Everybody seeks Relief, but why not find the cause and correct it.  The earlier you and your family are monitored and corrected for subluxations, the more optimally healthy you will be without drugs and or surgery.  The longer you wait to get your spine checked, the bones start to degenerate and the joints become more arthritic…  Your growing family and neighbors need chiropractic care.

There is no age, size, gender, color or financial limit for who deserves excellent chiropractor freehold Freehold Chiropractor Explains When Chiropractic Care Should Beginhealth!  You were born with  health and deserve it throughout life!  It is Natural To Be Healthy! An optimally functioning nervous system is necessary to maintain and preserve your health.  EVERYBODY needs chiropractic care!

If you are ready to have an optimally functioning nervous system to be healthy naturally without drugs and surgery, contact our office to get you and your family back to health!  Dr. Russell Brokstein has been helping patients in 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.  Find out more about our office by going to www.chiropractorfreehold.com.

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A Natural Edge in Athletic Performance Provided by Chiropractic Explains Freehold Chiropractor

March 28, 2012 by 2 Comments

Athletes at all levels are using chiropractic for sports injuries and to recover from the demanding workouts.  Many college and professional teams even have chiropractors on their medical staff to treat patients.  chiropractor freehold A Natural Edge in Athletic Performance Provided by Chiropractic Explains Freehold ChiropractorJust this past football season, athletes were seen being treated by the team chiropractor right on the sidelines.  To the left you can see the Denver team chiropractor adjusting one of the players.

Now, a new award-winning study further confirmed previous studies that chiropractic can also improve athletic performance.  Chiropractic is giving a natural edge to the athletes.

Researchers examined 18 professional Brazilian judo competitors while under chiropractic care.  Half of the athletes received chiropractic adjustments while the other received sham treatment.  Researchers then evaluated athletes’ grip strength using a device that measures muscle force.

Throughout the study both groups maintained their regular workout schedule, but the chiropractic group had substantial improvements in their scores.  After just three treatments, the chiropractic group improved their grip strength by 11% on the left side and 17% on their right, while athletes in the sham treatment group had only improved by 4-6%.

This study is more evidence that chiropractic improves nervous system functioning, which in turn strengthens muscles.  Other studies and researchers report improved reflexes, flexibility, range of motion, breathing capacity, postural strength and coordination.

Chiropractic keeps your nervous system working efficiently and that is what plays the vital role in all the edges it provides the athletes in improving peak performance, chiropractor freehold A Natural Edge in Athletic Performance Provided by Chiropractic Explains Freehold Chiropractorinjury prevention and facilitating recovery.

Many pro athletes are speaking about the benefits of chiropractic:

Lance Armstrong said “The Chiropractor is the most important person on the team staff.”

One of the greatest boxers of all time, Holyfield remarks, “I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring.  The majority of boxers go to get that edge.”

Recently NBA MVP Derrick Rose credited chiropractic for getting him back on the court after suffering with back spasms.

From the worlds fastest man, Usain Bolt, to Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, Emmit Smith, Tiger Woods, Aaron Rodgers, Olympian Dan O’Brien, Mark McGwire, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roy Jones Jr, Wayne Gretzky, Billy Jean King, John McEnroe, Mary Lou Retton, Bruce Jennor, Jimmy Connors, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Jack Dempsey to Michael Jordan just to name a few have all been under regular chiropractic care.

chiropractor freehold A Natural Edge in Athletic Performance Provided by Chiropractic Explains Freehold ChiropractorYou do not have to be a professional athlete to benefit from the edge it can provide you too.  Chiropractic is great to improve your work outs, athletic performance, injury recovery and promoting healthy lifestyles and habits.  If you are ready to receive the best care that pro athletes utilize, contact a local chiropractor.

Dr. Russell Brokstein, DC is owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ.  He has been in practice for 13 years and has worked on all levels of athletes from grade school to professional level and retirees who still get to enjoy their recreational sports while under chiropractic care.  Call our office today to see how we can help you at 732-780-0044.  Find out more information about chiropractic by clicking here:  www.chiropractorfreehold.com

Botelho MB, Andrade BB. Effect of cervical spine manipulative therapy on judo athletes’ grip strength. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2012;35(11):38-44.

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Drugs are Not Effective for Sciatica Explains Chiropractor in Freehold NJ

March 26, 2012 by 1 Comment

Many people suffer with pain that goes from the lower back down the leg, sometimes all the way to the feet and toes.  This pain is called sciatica and is from the irritation of a group of nerves from the lumbar spine.  Many times, doctors prescribe pain medication for patients with sciatica, but new research from the prestigious British Medical chiropractor freehold Drugs are Not Effective for Sciatica Explains Chiropractor in Freehold NJJournal reveals that there may be little evidence these drugs help.

23 studies  were reviewed by researchers comparing placebo pills to various drugs typically prescribed for sciatica.  In every study, there was no proof that the prescription drugs gave any more pain relief than the placebos.  Also, the radiating pain many times associated with sciatica was not significantly reduced.  Two of the drugs may have reduced overall pain but the long term effects were unclear.  The important fact one must note is that any pain medication that might provide temporary relief is just masking the symptoms of the pain and is not correcting what is actually causing the pain.  On top of that, every medication has serious side effects that a patient should look into before taking them.  Wouldn’t it make more sense to do something that corrects the cause of the pain naturally?

In this research, it was concluded there is no proof showing pain medications commonly prescribed for sciatica were affective.

There is a much more affective approach to helping a patient suffering with sciatica:  CHIROPRACTIC!!!  Another study done in 2010 shows that chiropractic is just as effective as surgery, but is much less risky than surgery and extremely more cost effective.

Dr. Russell Brokstein, the chiropractor at Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ has been treating sciatica patients effectively with chiropractic for over 13 years.  If you or somebody you know has been suffering with sciatica, wouldn’t you like to finally get the cause of the pain corrected, rather than taking pain medications with numerous side effects and proven not affective in the treatment of sciatica?  Call our office at 732-780-0044 and find out more information on our website at www.chiropractorfreehold.com
McMorland G, Suter E, Casha S, du Plessis SJ, Hurlbert RJ. Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2010; 33(8): 576-584.
Pinto,Rafael Zambelli. Chris G Maher, Manuela L Ferreira, Paulo H Ferreira, Mark Hancock, Vinicius C Oliveira, Andrew J McLachlan, Bart Koes.Drugs for relief of pain in patients with sciatica: systematic review and meta-analysis. British Medical Journal. 2012, February; 344:e497 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e497.

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