It’s that time of year again where the leaves are changing and the fall colors are all around us, even if you live in NYC
Raking leaves, regardless of your yard size, can be quite a chore. In order to avoid injuries, there are some necessary steps you should take so you don’t experience unnecessary pain or discomfort.
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Frozen shoulder syndrome, or adhesive capsulitis as it’s scientific name, describes a painful and limited motion of the shoulder joint. This condition affects 2-5% of the population at some point in their lives. Patients with diabetes are even more susceptible with 10-30% higher incidence in those populations. This condition is most commonly found in people 40-65 years old, is more common in females, and strangely, more common in Asians.
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Do you feel like you can predict your weather based on how much your joints ache? You’re not imagining things! Research has shown that discomfort levels have a direct correlation to weather changes. In Manhattan, NY where the weather can change by the hour, your joints can go through a lot on any given day! The main factors in the weather changes that can affect your joints are barometric pressure and temperature.
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Many people in the Manhattan, NY area struggle with removing sugar from their diet. It is an easy way to trim off calories and help you lose weight, but people often begin to feel different without sugar. Sometimes people will get tired or even sick; these symptoms are a telling sign that a person has developed an addiction. Much like drugs and alcohol, sugar can become addicting and you can experience withdrawal symptoms when removed from your diet.
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Current research suggests that the use of footrest for those who sit or stand (or both) in front of a computer for prolonged periods of times can find relief in some common lower back and leg discomfort.
The main reason why someone would find comfort in using a footrest is that it encourages what I like to call "Active Sitting". Basically, a foot rest allows the hip joint and the lumbo-pelvic (the lower back/pelvis) region to shift positions occasionally during their time in front of the desk.
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Cervical acceleration/deceleration syndrome (CAD), or known simply as “whiplash”, is most commonly found in victims of a motor vehicle accident. Victims of motor vehicle accidents are seen by chiropractors in Midtown, Manhattan every day
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by the mechanical compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel of the wrist/hand. Pain/discomfort often associated with CTS can progress over time and pose a challenge for performing work-related and personal tasks
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Dr. Huang at Level Up Sports Chiropractic are specifically trained in how to safely provide treatment for expecting mothers. The Webster Technique is a certification granted by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to chiropractors who provide treatment to pregnant patients experiencing low back pain.
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Are your arches dropping in your feet? Do you have flat feet? We can perform a foot assessment at Level Up Sports Chiropractic that will assess the severity of your arch drop. Fallen arches can lead to a variety of problems such as ankle hyperpronation, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, and even knee, hip, and low back pain! Your favorite Manhattan chiropractor sees these problems every day!
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We are happy to announce that we have re-opened our office as of June 15, 2020
You can schedule your appointment today!
There are some special policy changes to know before your visit!
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Due to the pandemic, many of you have found yourselves suddenly working from home. Here in Manhattan, NYC many have found that their home environment doesn’t prove to be as productive as when in the office – including everything down to the desk/work space.
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Tips and current guidelines for runners during this difficult time
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There are many body-chemistry or environmental triggers for both headaches and migraines. In New York City, two of those are humidity and pollen. Obviously chiropractic doesn’t address all of headache pain. However, it CAN and DOES help many people who experience chronic headaches and migraines
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Reconditioning after an injury is difficult. While simply regaining common, every day function may be a goal for some, others want to work on their own use this opportunity to get back in shape. If you’re in Manhattan, NY and are interested in reconditioning exercises, we suggest you begin with knowing how to set realistic expectations.
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Did you know the meals you consume can have great affect on how your skeletal system operates in daily demands?
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According to the CDC, more than 8 million Americans suffered from injuries that occurred from slips and falls in 2013. During a NYC winter, it can be even harder to avoid slips and falls due to the weather. There are precautions to take, so you can stay safe during the cold months, ahead.
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The spine is a combination of stacked bones, called vertebrae, flexible tendons and ligaments. These stacked vertebrae comprise a column, which is divided into four regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral/coccyx. The spinal cord runs through the column of bones and nerve roots that are critical to the transmission of messages to and from the brain.
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For runners, there is usually one muscle that is always the subject of complaint and it is the dreaded iliotibial band or IT-Band.
In the hip, the iliotibial band (ITB) plays a huge role to store energy by preventing the opposite pelvis from dropping. It protects the thigh and knee from the bending strains presented at mid-stance of running.
Degenerative changes are very commonly found in spinal imaging, even in those with no pain. There are numerous studies published evaluating the prevalence of this phenomenon and in a 2015 systemic literature, researchers looked at 33 articles with a total of 3110 asymptomatic individuals and collected data that's very impressive
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