Tag: Health & FItness
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The truth about concussions
Dr. Nichole Chaviano, PT, DPT As our children prepare for their upcoming school year and sports teams begin camps, practice or tryouts, parents should educate themselves on some of the potential injuries that can be sustained throughout the year including multiple orthopedic injuries or overuse injuries that occur with poor form or repetitive activities as…
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What does a person with a spinal cord injury face?
Stephanie W. from Freehold asks: “My nephew was recently in a car accident and is still in the hospital. He was originally in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but is now in a regular room. The doctor said that he has a spinal cord injury, but it is still too early to determine how bad…
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Workout for a fit mind and body
By Dr. Ira Shapiro Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center Old Bridge Exercise is a stimulant. The physical benefits are well known. At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer, while strengthening bones and muscles. A recent study by The Journal of…
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Do you suffer from knee pain?
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…
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Leg pain? It might be sciatica
By Sripad Dhawlikar, M.D. Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that originates along your sciatic nerve. This main nerve in your leg extends from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh, and is the largest nerve in your entire body. Sciatica is typically caused by a herniated (or bulging) disk in…
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Breastfeeding is best for baby and mom
By Neeti Misra, M.D., FACOG Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby. For the first six months of your baby’s life, breast milk will be the only food that contains the perfect amount of nutrients while being gentle on your baby’s developing digestive system. Babies under six months should feed exclusively on breast milk,…
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Important medical tests for men
By Marc Feingold, MD As a doctor, it’s much easier for me to prevent something from happening than treat it once it does. In other words, to help ensure a man is healthy at 75 years of age, I need to prevent disease at age 50. Men, in particular, are often reluctant to go to…
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Tips for preventing fall sports injuries
By Dhimant Balar, DO For many middle school and high school students, summer is the time to relax: no alarms, lazy days by the pool or at the beach, later bedtimes. But these months of relaxation can result in injury when student-athletes return to the field in September if they aren’t careful. When the school…
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Ways women are harming their hearts
By Sangeeta Garg, MD Most women are natural caregivers—quick to nurture children, make medical appointments for their spouses, and pitch in when a friend needs help. The last person many women care for are themselves. However, this self-neglect can be harmful to your heart. Here are eight ways you may be harming your heart: Putting…
