Tag: Dr. Ira Shapiro
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You do not have to accept back pain
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Nearly 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point. Sometimes it’s caused by a wrong move, only to heal in a few days or weeks. Others experience chronic or even debilitating discomfort for years without solace. A recent global survey of…
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Weightlifting is ideal for improving strength, durability and tone at any age
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge In addition to balance, energy, and flexibility, muscle mass starts to diminish after the age of 30. Sorry. Just one more harsh aging fact. That’s why an active lifestyle is so important. In fact, recent research has shown that even 60-year-olds have the same opportunity…
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Breaking free of the injury bug
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Can’t shake the injury bug? Well, join the club. The sad truth is that injury is part of life. It would be nearly impossible to go through an entire lifetime without suffering some form of ache, pain or illness. According to the Centers for…
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Fitness is more than just numbers
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Walking 10,000 steps or five miles a day has become a fitness staple for millions of Americans looking to stay active, get fit and lose weight. A 2010 study of individuals participating in a 15-week, 10,000-step walking program showed improved cardiovascular health and…