Imagine Being Pain Free for the Holidays!

Pain Free for the Holidays in Dumont It is amazing how fast the year is passing. Autumn is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. The worst way to spend the holidays is in pain. I get so many last-minute calls asking me to help with severe back pain or neck pain during this…

What patients get wrong about their pain

Dealing With Pain in Dumont After over 25 years of practice I am still amazed at the way some people think about their pain and where it comes from. A patient came to my office and told me that she had lower back pain that started recently. She insisted that the only thing it might…

The Chiropractic Approach to Shoulder Injury Rehab

Shoulder Pain in Dumont Going back to school to stay current with the latest medical developments or expand the treatment options we can provide our patients is important for any doctor. Last week I attended a seminar covering rehabilitation for the shoulder and arm. The topic wasn’t new but I enjoyed reviewing the information and…

You're never too young to train like a pro – or get injured like a pro

Children Sports in Dumont Recently I read an article in the NY Times about injuries among professional football players. Because of the fiercely competitive nature of the game, long-lasting injuries affecting the brain, spine and peripheral joints are common. Not only is arthritis a common occurrence, but also conditions like Parkinson’s disease, dementia and multiple…

Don’t ignore family health problems – even if they're difficult to talk about

Necessary Care in Dumont Every doctor knows that the worst type of patient to treat is a family member. I tend to ignore their problems, rather than giving advice that would almost certainly be disregarded. Even when one of them suffers a herniated disc injury, one of the things I treat in my office, I…