The Weekend Warrior – Prevent Injuries Before They Occur

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor adventures. Hiking, running, golfing, swimming and playing baseball are just some of the great activities to partake in while the weather is nice. Even if you are only participating in a one-day event, its important to be prepared, especially if you have been sitting at your desk all week. An active lifestyle is more »

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Cartilage Injury and Regeneration

A common condition in the United States, joint pain can be a serious hindrance to athletic activity as well as everyday life. An estimated two million American experience joint pain associated with cartilage injuries each year. Cartilage injuries can be debilitating and only the most modern methods of treatment can restore cartilage, minimize pain and relieve discomfort for patients of more »

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Using Acupuncture To Relieve Pain: A Guide

One of the oldest forms of natural pain management, acupuncture, uses small needle placements to help balance the body’s energy flow. The needles are placed at unique flow points on the body–based on the location and cause of the pain–and naturally redirect the body’s energy in a way that lessens pain and eases tension. Acupuncture: The Basics How Does Acupuncture more »

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How Physical Exercise Can Help Headaches

Suffering from chronic headaches and scared to exercise? When a headache hits, exercise is often the last thing on your mind. It seems counterintuitive to get up and move around when everything in your head is pounding. While understandable, new research from NJ pain management specialists shows that exercise might be exactly the thing that will offer a much-needed respite more »

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Diabetic Foot: Prevention and Treatment

It is estimated that by the year 2030, over 439 million Americans will have been diagnosed with Diabetes. For those suffering from Diabetes, there is a host of symptoms and conditions that are part and parcel of the diagnosis. Diabetic Foot is one such condition. What is Diabetic Foot? Patients with unmanaged diabetes tend to develop any of several  circulation, more »

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National Arthritis Awareness Month Is Here

With more than 50 million Americans (one in five adults) suffering from the chronic pain of Arthritis, May has been named National Arthritis Awareness Month. Why all the recognition? Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in our country and affects over 300,000 families. While commonly recognized, little is still understood about the illness and most do not understand more »

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Opening Day: How to Get your Body Ready for Baseball Season

Baseball season has officially opened. Local teams are forming, stadiums are filling up, and professional games are on TV every night; it’s every baseball fan’s favorite time of year. If you like to play the game as well as spectate, then it’s also the time of year when you start thinking seriously about your fitness and game readiness. Stay Active more »

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How to Prevent Orthopedic Injuries

Quick quiz! What’s the most important system in the body in terms of physical well-being? If you said muscles, you aren’t too far off. In fact, it’s the entire orthopedic system, which consists of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves that all work in concert to help you breathe, move, and even feel. But are you doing enough to more »

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Spring Sports and Your Spine

Soccer, softball, walking, baseball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, running, skateboarding, rugby, and equestrian sports all swing back into life as soon as it gets warm in the spring, often before the leaves are even fully out on the trees. It can be so exciting to get back outside after a long, dark winter that we forget to think before we jump more »

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Marathon Training: On The Move With A Mission

Running a marathon is an incredible undertaking requiring discipline, passion, and lots and lots of preparation. For all the hard work that goes into preparing your body to run a marathon, the sense of accomplishment when you cross the finish line–for the first time or the fiftieth–is unmatched. If you are new to marathon training, take these suggestions to ensure more »

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