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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Why children are learning Reiki
By Heidi Scanlon, Certified Reiki master/teacher These days, children are under a tremendous amount of stress. They are exposed to bullying, they must keep their grades up if they want to get into a good college, they are expected to keep a certain grade average to remain on the sports team, they have social and…
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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. Warning signs of a shoulder injury: According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, if…
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Makerspace workshop may improve well-being at local senior community
You may think a nursing home is the last place you will find an innovative workshop where people can create works of art, on their own schedule, using some pretty high-tech gadgets. But think again, because that is exactly what is going on at Reformed Church Home (RCH) in Old Bridge this summer. The brainchild…
