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May 11 2020

Freehold Chiropractor Explains When Chiropractic Care Should Begin

When do you start going to the dentist? Do you wait until you have pain or until your teeth start to decay? Do you just want the dentist to shoot a cavity with Novocaine or do you want him to fix the decaying tooth?

When do you start going to the eye doctor? Do you wait until your eyes deteriorate? Do you wait until you have glaucoma and cataracts or do you do preventative measures?

How about your car? Do you wait until it breaks down or do you bring it in for periodic maintenance? How about an oil, lube and filter?

The biggest and most important question is when should you start to go to the chiropractor?

The saying “there is no time like the present,” is very true when applied to preventative health care. Many people incorporate that with the other disciplines, but we neglect the most important system of the body: The Nervous System.

It is this system that the chiropractor helps you with, and it is the nervous system that controls all functions of your body. The power that goes from the brain to the rest of the body allows it to heal itself and be healthy. Your heart beats, your lungs breath, your stomach digests in conjunction with the intestines, your eyes can see, your ears can hear, your muscles can contract, you can move all without having to think about it.

This nervous system is so important that we have the spinal bones protecting it. Unfortunately the daily stresses that occur from the time of birth and throughout life cause VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATIONS: the bones move out of place, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and interfering with the functions of our body.

The first subluxations develop during the birth process as the medical doctor pulls and twists on the baby’s neck and if uncorrected at this early stage, will only add further neurological stress to the growth and the adaptive demands of a new life. Children need chiropractic care. They receive the best care and the most profound results for ear infections and colds, respiratory conditions, digestive issues, and so much more.

Subluxations continue to occur as children learn to walk they fall several times, they sit in classes with poor posture, carry heavy books and backpacks, play sports, play fight and wrestle, numerous accidents and falls from a bike, then auto accidents and other injuries as we get older through teenage and adult years, and general stress, poor nutrition, lack of exercise can all add to the subluxations. Regular chiropractic exams and adjustments allow for you and your children to have nervous systems that are functioning optimally.

The majority of society reaches for medicine when “sick,” but the fact is the relief is from masking symptoms with a pill or injection, while the causes were never fully corrected. These medications then lead to many other side effects. Everybody seeks Relief, but why not find the cause and correct it. The earlier you and your family are monitored and corrected for subluxations, the more optimally healthy you will be without drugs and or surgery. The longer you wait to get your spine checked, the bones start to degenerate and the joints become more arthritic… Your growing family and neighbors need chiropractic care.

There is no age, size, gender, color or financial limit for who deserves excellent health! You were born with health and deserve it throughout life! It is Natural To Be Healthy! An optimally functioning nervous system is necessary to maintain and preserve your health. EVERYBODY needs chiropractic care!

If you are ready to have an optimally functioning nervous system to be healthy naturally without drugs and surgery, contact our office to get you and your family back to health! Dr. Russell Brokstein has been helping patients in Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and Manalapan, NJ as well as other communities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. Find out more about our office by going to www.chiropractorfreehold.com.

May 11 2020

Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Helps Infant with Ear Infections and Congestion

Many infants suffer needlessly with ear infections and congestion. Parents think the only solution is to go to the pediatrician, who prescribe one round after another of antibiotics. There are many side effects of taking these antibiotics and most times the antibiotics don’t work, or if they work, it’s a temporary patch and then the ear infections return. Research shows that medical doctors have over-prescribed antibiotics and other medications causing them to no longer be effective and shouldn’t be taken unless totally necessary.

Also, one has to realize that antibiotics also kill the normal healthy bacteria that are needed to keep the body healthy.

Another suggestion by medical doctors is to put tubes in the ears. They rarely explain the high risks of the surgery, including permanent hearing loss and the high possibility that the ear infections will come back after a couple of years.

Chiropractors have been highly successful in helping infants with ear infections or otitis media. By addressing the cause of the build up of fluid that is an ideal environment for the bacterial build up, the majority of ear infections resolve naturally with chiropractic care… NO DRUGS, NO SURGERY!

As a chiropractor in Freehold, NJ I have seen many infants over the last 13 plus years in practice. Many of which were on several rounds of antibiotics and also told nothing else would help but surgery. Fortunately they found information online or were referred to me by other parents whose children were helped by chiropractic. Recently, I had a mother who was being treated for low back pain and she was complaining how her 2 year old daughter has been fighting ear infections no and off for several months and more recently congestion for a month. The pediatricians kept prescribing antibiotics which were not only ineffective but were starting to discolor the infants teeth. I informed the mother how chiropractic can help and after just one visit, the infant’s congestion cleared up and after the second visit her ear infections were gone. Watch the mother explain:

Do you have children who suffer with ear infections, otitis media, or who have chronic congestion and colds. Wouldn’t you like a healthy, drug-free alternative to medicine and surgery? Share this blog with other parents who have children suffering with these conditions too as it’s so important for everybody to know there are healthy options for the children.

If you live in Freehold or the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville or other communities in Monmouth and Ocean County, New Jersey, contact our office so we can help your children with their ear infection and build a stronger, healthy immune system! For more information on our practice, Hometown Family Wellness Center, click: www.ChiropractorFreehold.com.

May 11 2020

Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Recommends Exercise if Suffering with Fibromyalgia

Exercise is not only important for healthy people but especially those with fibromyalgia. Exercise improves fitness and improves sleep patterns.

Whatever exercise you decide to do, follow this one important guideline: Do not overdo it! Overdoing exercise can create an exacerbation of your condition.

My name is Dr. Russell Brokstein, and I’ve been helping patients who suffer with Fibromyalgia for the past 13 years with chiropractic and other natural health and preventive measures. My office, Hometown Family Wellness Center, located in Freehold NJ has been helping fibromyalgia sufferers from Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts neck, Morganville, Jackson and many other neighboring Monmouth and Ocean County NJ communities.

Too many people that have fibromyalgia lay around and think inactivity is important, but the total opposite is reality. It is so important to be active and start exercising!

If you are currently not exercising, the best way to start is by walking and stretching. Walk a few blocks the first day. Monitor your body and see how it handles the walk. If you aren’t feeling fatigued from that amount of exercise, increase the number of blocks you walk the next day. Then monitor your body again. How did you do? Tired after the increase? Then you’ll want to reduce the number of blocks you walk the next day. The important thing is to start off lightly and increase gradually.

It’s important to get some type of exercise every day. Some people use the pedometers to count the number of steps they take during the day. Others measure their exercise by how many minutes they walk or cycle. Others measure distance. Whatever method you use, stay true to that method to monitor your progress.

When it comes to stretching, simple stretches, such as the ones that are emphasized in yoga classes are wonderful. They increase flexibility, allow you to learn more about how your body is changing, and increase muscle tone. Your body ends up tighter and leaner.

You can easily find a hatha yoga book if you don’t want to go to yoga classes. Select five stretches, called yoga poses. When you do yoga, you don’t have to meditate or believe in Eastern philosophy.

Cardio exercise is ok, but I don’t want you to overdo it by going into kickboxing classes and other more advanced classes. I certainly don’t want to squash your motivation! Here’s what I find works best: Start changing your diet, add your supplements and get more sleep. When you do this, your body will tell you when it’s ready to exercise. Other than a 10-20 minute walk every day, let your body guide you as to what it wants to do and can do. Not following your intuition on this matter will set you back physically. So play it safe.

If you have been noticing a lot of positive improvements in how you feel, do a bigger workout than what you usually do. Go for it, but only increase by 5 minutes, not 20! It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Massage is fine, but avoid deep tissue work until you’re feeling much better. A massage is a workout but you aren’t the one doing the work! Still, there is a buildup in lactic acid, just as there is when you work out.

What will you do to dissipate this lactic acid quickly? The answer is take a little more vitamin C! Remember that the vitamin C eliminates the muscle fatigue. Also make sure you are properly hydrated by drinking plenty of water. I guide my patients to drink half your body weight in ounces. (So if you weigh 150 pounds, you would drink 75 ounces of water a day) Just remember if you drink any caffeine products, like coffee, you have to increase your water intake. Some research shows just one cup of coffee pulls out up to 4 to 8 glasses of water from the body. You can read further about supplement recommendations on our blog by clicking: Chiropractor in Freehold NJ Shares more Dietary Recommendations for Fibromyalgia Sufferers.

Massage improves blood circulation in the muscles, helps improve range of motion in your joints and increases the production of endorphins, which are the body’s painkillers.

Massage can help you fight the widespread pain and tenderness to light touch you feel with fibromyalgia. Like anything else, too much too soon can cause a setback. One massage a week is plenty.

When you have fibromyalgia, weight training should focus on light weights, only one or two sets of 10 repetitions, and only about 10 exercise equipment machines should be used. You will risk an exacerbation if you do more than that.

Running is similar to walking. Start out with a low distance, monitor your body for extra fatigue, and if you get fatigued, back off the distance. Do not overstress your system. As you become healthier, you will feel like exercising more.

Housework is like exercise too. Some household chores can be too much for a fibromyalgia patient, such as mopping and vacuuming extra large rooms. Delegate these chores until you are healthier.

Ask me any specific questions on exercise at your next appointment.

Many of my patients ask me: Dr. Russell, what do I do if I exercise and feel pain coming on quickly afterwards? You mentioned that vitamin C might help. Is there anything else that I can do?

It’s always good to have a plan! The Vitamin C as mentioned before can be helpful because it will decrease lactic acid accumulation in the muscles. Lactic acid is a waste product that is produced whenever we move our muscles.

The second thing you can do is put heat on the area. This will increase the circulation and help flush out the waste products.

The Fibromyalgia Clinic at Mayo recommends whirlpool therapy with the water temperature at a minimum of 95 degrees.

I hope you find these exercise recommendations helpful in getting you back to feeling normal and active, relieving your fibromyalgia symptoms and living a lifestyle of health and wellness.

If you would like a full Fibromyalgia special consultation, check out our special on our website: www.ChiropractorFreehold.com or give our office a call at 732-780-0044.

May 11 2020

Cervicogenic Headache and Chiropractic Freehold NJ

Many people suffer with pain symptoms in the form of headaches. Recent studies show that chiropractic is highly successful in alleviating many types of headaches. Most headaches originate in the neck and therefore are called Cervicogenic headaches. They often start with some kind of neck injury due to trauma or an auto collision.

80 patients with chronic cervicogenic headaches took part in this study. They received either chiropractic adjustments or light massage.

The patients that received the chiropractic care improved substantially more than those that receive massage. The chiropractic patients not only have better scores on pain and disability tests, they also experienced a 50% reduction in overall symptoms. They also had a 33% reduction in medication usage by the end of the study.

The reason why chiropractic has such high success in helping patients suffering with headaches is in the goal of correcting the cause. Chiropractic restores the normal flexibility and function of the spine to relieve cervicogenic head pain. By aligning the spine, chiropractors remove the pressure from the nerves causing the pain. If you suffer from headaches, chiropractic can be a safe and effective way to treat pain and improve your health.

We have been helping patients suffering with headaches for 14 years. Patients in Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other communities in Monmouth and Ocean county are coming to our office on 9 Broadway in Freehold, NJ to obtain pain relief and optimal health and wellness without drugs or surgery. If you would like to find out more information go to our website at www.chiropractorfreehold.com.

Haas M, Spegman A, Peterson D, Aickin M, Vavrek D. Dose response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for chronic cervicogenic headache: a pilot randomized controlled trial. The Spine Journal 2010; 10: 117-128.

May 11 2020

Freehold NJ Chiropractor Provides Natural Treatment for Pregnant Women Suffering with Migraines

Many women suffer with headaches during pregnancy, especially during the first and third trimesters. Earlier on in the pregnancy, the headaches are more associated with hormonal changes, but as the pregnancy continues the headaches are more associated with poor posture. During pregnancy, the spine can become misaligned due to an increase in weight, poor posture and pelvic changes. A misaligned spine is one of the most common causes of migraines.

A recent case study suggests that chiropractic care can significantly relieve migraines in pregnant women, naturally without medications. This is important as a woman that is pregnant should not be taking medications not only due to the side effects on herself, but they can significantly affect the health of the baby.

The woman in the study had been suffering with migraines since childhood. During her pregnancy, the symptoms worsened in intensity and frequency. After trying various conventional and alternative therapies with no success, the woman decided to see a chiropractor and agreed to participate in the study.

The patient was treated with a combination of chiropractic adjustments, massage, trigger point therapy, and lifestyle changes. After ONLY one week of treatment, her migraines became significantly less severe in intensity and frequency, and her reliance on pain medication decreased dramatically.

This study suggests that chiropractic combined with other natural therapies can provide safe, effective treatment for migraines, without the adverse effects of drugs.

Not only is chiropractic safe for pregnancy headache relief, but there are many other benefits of chiropractic for both mother and baby. Misalignments of the pelvis during pregnancy can reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby and prohibit the baby from getting into the best “presenting” birth position therefore making the delivery of the baby more difficult. Chiropractic care has also been known to create a healthier environment for pregnancy, reduces the amount of nauseousness, provides relief with neck pain and lower back pain, reduces the amount of time in labor and delivery and reduces the likelihood of c-sections.

Many women are thankful to have been under chiropractic care during and after their pregnancies and all women should try chiropractic to benefit their pregnancies too! If you are pregnant or know somebody who is pregnant, share this information with them.

Dr. Russell Brokstein is a chiropractor in Freehold, NJ at his office Hometown Family Wellness Center. He has been helping patients for over 13 years benefit with chiropractic and other natural health and wellness techniques so you can enjoy a health lifestyle without drugs and surgery. For more information go to our website by clicking here: www.ChiropractorFreehold.com

To get natural treatment for migraines, call our office today to schedule a consultation.

Reference

Alcantara, Joel and Martine Cossette. “Intractable migraine headaches during pregnancy under chiropractic care.” Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2009; 15: 192-7.

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