Tag: Health & FItness
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Time to perk up with a good workout
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Tired? Join the club. One in five adults in the United States suffer from fatigue, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Various other studies cite causes that range from working too much to worry, stress, boredom and a general lack of sleep. A…
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Is shoulder pain keeping you up at night?
Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive overhead motion. Examples of this are swimming, tennis, pitching and weightlifting. In addition, everyday activities such as gardening, house cleaning, window washing and hanging curtains can cause injury. According to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, if you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, ask yourself…
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AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine offers multidisciplinary practice in Monroe
AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine is a multidisciplinary practice located in Monroe. This location has been open for more than three years and will be expanding by the end of the year. Our office takes pride in getting patients better without the use of drugs or surgery. The benefit of having a multidisciplinary practice is…
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Addressing knee pain early can reduce progression of knee osteoarthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most prevalent joint disease, and one of the leading causes of chronic pain and disability in the United States. It is estimated that knee OA affects approximately 19 percent of all Americans over the age of 45. Knee OA is most adversely impactful…
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The ‘other’ type of stroke you need to know about
Dr. Paul Saphier Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States experiences a stroke. It is a top cause of adult disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the country. However, Dr. Paul Saphier, a board-certified endovascular neurosurgeon and stroke specialist at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), cautions that not all…
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Something always hurts
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge It’s impossible to play sports or even go through life without experiencing pain. If you’re competitive and active, you just can’t escape it. Sixty percent of all runners inevitably pull a muscle, strain something or suffer injury at some point during workouts. Tennis elbow or…
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How to clean your ears properly
When cleaning your ears, you may be doing more harm than good. Here are a few tips to prevent harming or damaging the inside of your ears, and especially your hearing. Ears are self-cleaning. After waking up in the morning, have you noticed a buildup of earwax in and/or around your ears? This is evidence that…
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How to clean your ears properly
When cleaning your ears, you may be doing more harm than good. Here are a few tips to prevent harming or damaging the inside of your ears, and especially your hearing. Ears are self-cleaning. After waking up in the morning, have you noticed a buildup of earwax in and/or around your ears? This is evidence that…
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Don’t let knee pain stop you
Many people suffer from osteoarthritis, a condition in which the natural cushioning between the joints wears away. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub closely against one another with less of the shock absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased ability to move, and the formation of bone spurs.…
