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May 14 2021

SNAG Mobilization or Mulligan Concept For Neck Pain, Headaches and Dizziness

Stretching and exercise is an important part of our treatment protocol. I am always searching for additional movements that can benefit my patients and you. Recently I came across a video showing 2 simple moves called SNAG Mobilization or Mulligan Concept to help with neck pain, headaches, migraines and dizziness.

I created a video to demonstrate both of these moves to you. The first one helps provide temporary relief of neck pain and cervicogenic headaches. The second move can also help relieve neck pain but also dizziness or vertigo.

Watch the self mobilization techniques and try them yourselves by following me:

Mulligan Concept can help relieve neck pain and headaches — This Mulligan Concept helps relieve neck pain and headaches

SNAG stretching can help relieve neck pain and dizziness — Dr. Brokstein demonstrates this SNAG Mobilization that helps neck pain and dizziness

I must stress that if you feel pain while doing the SNAG mobilization to ease up and stop. Inform your doctor. These techniques will not fix the underlying cause of your pain, headaches or dizziness. They are adjunctive techniques to help expedite a proper treatment plan so you can get better more quickly, provide temporary relief if you experience pain and best yet to help prevent and maintain joint motion.

If you would like to see our other full body spinal hygiene stretches and exercises, make sure to visit us at: Stretches for relief and recovery

We cover everything from basic stretching for low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, radiculopathy in the arms and hands, core stabilization, posture exercises, shoulder pain, ergonomics, foam rolling and much more. Make your health and body a priority, do 5 to 10 minutes a day of these exercises and see how much better you feel in a short period of time.

Let us know if you try our different stretching techniques and how you like them. Please share with family, friends and colleagues as so many people suffer and do not know what stretches to do or are doing improper form that might cause more harm than good.

May 11 2020

Dizziness Relief Naturally

Have you suffered with dizziness? Feel a little off balance at times? Have you been diagnosed with vertigo or tinnitus? Do you know you can naturally get dizziness relief?

There is hope for natural vertigo and dizziness relief

There can be many causes of the dizziness and it’s important to find the cause. But did you know that one of the most common causes of dizziness is actually a problem with your neck?

There was a case study in 2011 that suggests chiropractic care can provide natural dizziness relief especially when associated with neck pain. Click here to read more about the study.

In the study a 29 year old man suffering with progressive cervicogenic dizziness. His symptoms included a sensation of excessive motion, imbalance, and spinning associated with neck pain and stiffness. As a child the patient was in an auto accident that lead to neck and back pain. The dizziness gradually started and got worse. The patient tried many medical and therapeutic treatments that didn’t work. As part of case study for dizziness relief, he started receiving chiropractic care. He reported a reduction in pain and dizziness and an improved quality of life after treatment. Over a 2 month care plan he experienced substantial dizziness relief, reduction in pain, improved range of motion. The research concluded that chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment with no serious side effects.

This case study helps verify another study that shows how chiropractic helps provide dizziness relief naturally in 80% of patients. Read the article: Combined Chiropractic and Medical Management of Cervical Vertigo.

Our Freehold NJ Chiropractor, Dr. Russell Brokstein has helped provide Freehold dizziness relief and vertigo relief for patients. One of our patients shares her experience in the video below:

So if you find this information helpful or know somebody suffering with vertigo or dizziness, make sure to share it with them. There is hope in getting dizziness relief naturally!

May 11 2020

Dizziness and Balance Helped by Freehold Chiropractor

Dizziness and balance becomes a problem with up to 30% of adults. This is a major problem because it can lead to falls and fractures. The older population is already susceptible to more fractures. It’s important to take steps to correct the problem. Our Freehold chiropractor shares some important studies for you or somebody you know

Are you suffering with dizziness and balance problems?

suffering with dizziness and balance problems or vertigo.

The Role of Chiropractic Care in the Treatment of Dizziness or Balance Disorders: Analysis of National Health Interview Survey Data is a new study this year of data from a 2008 survey. 11% of respondents experienced one or the other symptom of which 35% were age 65 or older. The researchers than analyzed further to find the successful role of chiropractic in treating dizziness and balance.

Although only 4.7% of the patients sought chiropractic care, they had the highest success rate. These patients reported most that chiropractic helped.
The lowest success of treatment was for the 84% of patients that went to their general practitioner.
The highest success group receiving chiropractic care were those age 65 and older, those that experienced trauma or had neurological or musculoskeletal issues as the cause of the dizziness and balance symptoms.

The study suggests that dizziness and balance problems are likely due to neck dysfunction. This condition is called cervicogenic dizziness. It is common after an car accidents, falls and even sports injuries.

Our Freehold chiropractor did a video about vertigo and the benefits of chiropractic. In this video Dr. Brokstein discusses another study on how chiropractic can help you if you are experiencing dizziness:

Chiropractic is about getting to the cause of the problem. Chiropractors adjust the area of the spine which helps remove pressure from the nerves. This restores normal function to the areas affected by the trauma and relieves conditions like dizziness and balance. An added benefit is chiropractic doesn’t involve the side effects of medications or risky surgeries.

May 11 2020

Vertigo Secret to Relief?

Have you ever experienced dizziness or a lack of balance? Do you have ringing in your ears? Do you have a difficult time performing your daily activities or even just walking or standing in place because of these symptoms? If so you might be suffering from a condition called vertigo.

Vertigo is suffered by 20 to 30% of the population

Twenty to thirty percent of the population suffers with vertigo most people don’t know where to turn to for resolution of this condition.

Many people suffer needlessly with vertigo. They go from one medical doctor and specialists to another, but rarely find the cause of the problem, then are put on different medications to see if one of them “hopefully” work. The reason this approach fails time and time again, not only for vertigo but for most health symptoms is that medical care is symptom based rather than finding the cause of the problem. If you are lucky, you might get some symptomatic relief, but each medication has a long list of harmful side effects.

Chiropractic takes a different approach. A chiropractor analyzes your spine which protects the most important system that controls all functions of the body = your nervous system. In the case of vertigo, the majority of the time the vertebra at the top of the neck are impinging on the nerves that result in ringing in the ears, dizziness, lack of balance and even other symptoms like headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, chronic tiredness, sinus troubles, ear aches and allergies. After doing a consultation and examination, a chiropractor can determine if misalignment of the vertebra or subluxations are a possible cause of your vertigo. Using specific chiropractic techniques, we then correct the subluxation to remove the pressure from the nerves that are likely causing the symptoms of not only vertigo but the others listed above.

One of our patients was suffering for months with vertigo and fortunately found the answer to her condition when she found our practice while doing a search on the internet. Listen to her story and experience getting vertigo relief with chiropractic:

If you or somebody you know suffers with vertigo, share this information with them. It can help them avoid needlessly suffering from this condition any longer so they can once again enjoy their normal daily activities.

Dr. Russell Brokstein is owner and chiropractor at Hometown Family Wellness Center located in Freehold, NJ. He has been helping patients obtain optimal health and wellness without drugs and surgery for over 14 years. For more information on our practice go to www.ChiropractorFreehold.com

May 11 2020

Do Your Kids Suffer with Neck Pain and Migraines?

Do you have kids that suffer with neck pain and migraines? Studies have shown for years that most migraines and other headaches stem from neck problems. Adults have been seeking chiropractic care to address the cause of the

Neck Pain and Migraines get relief naturally with Chiropractic

neck pain and migraines. Chiropractic is also very effective in treating pediatric cases of headaches and pain relief.

A case study of a 12 year old boy with vertigo, neck pain and migraines is just one of many studies showing that chiropractic is beneficial to children. The headaches and pain were so severe the child was missing many days of school. The boy was treated 3 to 4 times per week the first month with chiropractic then gradually decreased treatment to one time per month. The child was also shown home stretching for his neck.

The neck pain and migraines stopped after just one week of treatment. The vertigo relief occurred gradually then eventually stopped also. The boy’s attendance improved by 75% since beginning chiropractic.

Another case study of a girl with neck pain and migraines after an accident showed resolution of symptoms after just 5 visits. She was also able to return to all activities after just 9 visits.

As a Freehold Chiropractor we see many cases too where kids and teenagers are suffering with neck pain and migraines. This past summer we were fortunate enough to help a 17 year old who came in for back pain. The mother was telling us how he also has experienced migraines for as long as can remember. Upon a thorough evaluation it was found multiple areas of his neck were subluxated. These subluxations or misalignments are many times the cause of neck pain and migraines. After just one visit his headaches went away. By addressing the cause of the symptoms, we get results where traditional medicine fails. Medication has its place but too many times they only look at the location of pain. Drugs also only mask the symptoms and don’t fix the cause.

These studies as well as many others show the extreme effectiveness of chiropractic in helping children that suffer with neck pain and migraines. If you have children who are suffering and looking for neck pain relief or migraine relief contact a chiropractor near you.

Dr. Russell Brokstein is a chiropractor in freehold who has been helping patients of all ages for the last 16 years. To find out more click here.

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