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Many scare tactics are used by the medical profession so patients don’t go to other types of providers.  One lately is telling patients that Chiropractic is dangerous and has a lot of risks to it.  Many of these accusations are unfounded and local chiropractor, Dr. Russell Brokstein of Freehold, NJ feels it’s important to educate his local communities of Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Jackson and Colts Neck, NJ of the truth.  Check out the following video where Dr. Brokstein discusses the issue:

Bone Density Increases under Chiropractic Care. A study reported in the September, 2002 issue of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research finds that increases in Bone Mineral Density occur in patients who have been under chiropractic care for a year or more.  This helps those patients suffering with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia.

In the 34-month study, 33 patients, all over the age of 21, who presented themselves to a private practitioner’s office were admitted to the study. Before their first chiropractic adjustment, each patient had their Bone Mineral Density (BMD) measured. While following their doctor’s care plan and getting adjusted, follow-up BMD studies were done at 1 month, 6 months and 12 months. At the 1 month and 6 month re-exams, the changes in BMD were insignificant. However, at the 12 month interval the results were more encouraging. According to the authors,”3 cases that presented with a BMD lower than what is considered normal moved into the normal range on their one-year follow-up examination.”

Research repeatedly proves that chiropractic care can produce remarkable changes in how the human body functions.

When function is improved, health is improved.

What are you waiting for?

Get Adjusted For The Health Of Your Spine And Body!

Dr. Russell Brokstein of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ treats patients with lower back pain in his town and surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck and Jackson, NJ.  Up to 80% of the population suffers with back pain at some point in their life, but most don’t know the best way of correcting the problem.

Dr. Brokstein discusses in this video some research and journal articles that show what has the highest success and approval ratings:

Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold, NJ,  notes how shoveling snow is one of the biggest causes of injury every winter.  “I see patients from Freehold, Marlboro, Jackson, Howell, Colts Neck and other surrounding towns every year that come in with injuries after shoveling snow, especially back pain and shoulder pain.  I try to educate our communities how to prevent injuries from occurring.”

According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission in 2007, over 118,000 people were treated in hospital ER’s, doctor offices and other medical settings.  Injuries ranged from sprains and strains particularly of the back and shoulders.

Before shoveling snow, check with your doctor first as it’s a strenuous activity.  It places high stress on the heart.  If you do not exercise regularly or have a heart condition, you should consider hiring somebody.

Dress appropriately in layers, and wear boots with proper treading so you don’t slip.

Clear snow early and often, by shoveling periodically as the snow accumulates.

More important tips:

Warm up your muscles ahead of time.  Treat shoveling snow like exercise.  Warm up, and stretch your muscles for about 10 minutes before shoveling snow.

Pace yourself by taking frequent breaks and prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of water.  If you start to have chest pain, shortness of breath, or other signs of heart attack, stop shoveling and seek emergency care.

Use a shovel that is comfortable for your height and strength.  By spacing your hands on the shovel grip you can increase your leverage.

Try not to lift the snow.  Pushing the snow is much better.  If you must lift, lift smaller loads and do not twist or toss the snow over your shoulder or to the side…walk to where you want to dump it.  Twisting motions stess your back and cause damage to your discs.

Squat and lift with your legs apart, knees bent and back straight.  Do NOT bend at your waist.

Holdinig a shovel full of snow with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine.  Never remove deep snow all at once…do it in pieces.

If you do get injured, chiropractic has the highest ratings in treatment of back, disc and other spinal problems.  On top of that, chiropractic as maintenance of the spine can help prevent injuries from occurring, even while shoveling snow.

What are you waiting for?

Get Adjusted For The Health Of Your Spine And Body!

“What is the overwhelming “common” cause of 90+% of all headaches? Our clinical experience demonstrates that the patient with “stress headaches” has this in common with the patient who has “menstrual headaches”. The patient with “migraines” has this in common with the patient who suffers from “cluster headaches”. That common denominator is… A condition called Atlas Neuro Vascular Syndrome which compromises the integrity between the brain and body and sets the stage, (loads the chamber with live ammunition) and clinically is the underlying cause of 95% of all headaches.”
Dr. Finnigan is the author of Life Beyond Headaches,

A February, 2001 report from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research finds that chiropractic patients experience improvement in the frequency and severity of their headaches.

The study, a literature review performed at Duke University in Durham, NC, collected information from more than 2500 sources.

According to the report, Chiropractic adjustments “appeared to result in immediate improvement in headache severity” in patients experiencing cervicogenic headache.

Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, February, 2001

Dr. Russell Brokstein, Chiropractor and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold NJ explains: “The reason why headaches respond so well to chiropractic care is because of two nerves called the Lessor and Greater Occipital nerves. These nerves are at the very top of the spine and extend up and into your head. If your top two vertebrae subluxate or misalign,  you can have pressure on these and other nerves and that nerve interference can cause headache pain. When you get adjusted, you remove pressure on these nerves and that’s why so many people with headaches do so well with chiropractic care.”

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