Best Herniated Disc Treatment: Chiropractic or Injections?
Over 80% of the population suffers from back pain, and a big culprit is lumbar disc herniations. People seeking help want the best herniated disc treatment. Many people go to orthopedic doctors and pain management doctors who prescribe risky and costly procedures. A recent study shows chiropractic’s effectiveness in relation to nerve root injections. […]
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Do you experience arm or wrist pain? Do you have numbness and tingling in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or fingers? Are you having any weakness in these areas? You might be suffering from ulnar nerve entrapment! The ulnar nerve starts in the neck and travels down the arm into the hand. This nerve can get […]
Neck Pain Relief: Freehold Chiropractor’s Recommended Exercises
My name is Dr. Russell Brokstein, and as a chiropractor in Freehold, NJ, I see many patients with neck pain daily. Many chiropractors just adjust their patients, but don’t show them exercises to help expedite recuperation. In my office, exercise and stretching therapy are incorporated into all treatment plans. Home exercise is so important and […]
Whiplash Leads to Referred Pain Explains Chiropractor in Freehold NJ
Many people experience whiplash injuries after an auto accident or other trauma, where the head and neck experience a sudden, abnormal motion or force that causes them to go beyond their normal range of motion. The muscles, tendons, and ligaments become damaged. Car accidents are a common cause of whiplash, but it can also be […]
Foot Orthotics Along with Chiropractic Help Low Back Pain
Foot orthotics, along with chiropractic, can greatly improve your low back pain. Many times, the cause of the imbalances in the spine can be traced to the feet. If the arches in your feet are dropping, they cannot support the weight of your body. Many times, the arches drop starting at age 5. One foot […]
Vitamin D Deficiency a Cause of Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is difficult to resolve. The typical ice, heat, rest, and many dangerous medications don’t fix the problem. New studies are giving hope to many people suffering from chronic pain. The Journal of Parental and Enteral Nutrition study shows a correlation of Vitamin D deficiency with increased chronic pain. 414 patients at an inpatient […]