Tiger Woods Arrest and it's Relation to His Back Surgery

A great article published last week explains how Tiger Woods's use of the opiod drug Vicodan for pain following his back surgery in April contributed to his DUI offense.  The article's author Ike Swetlitz, brings up important points regarding back fusion surgery. Ina nutshell, back fusion surgeries are overdone, are frequently not effective, and lead to the use of opiod drugs to manage the pain following them. Here's the link:

https://www.statnews.com/2017/06/01/tiger-woods-spinal-fusion-back-surgery/

Non-surgical treatments of spinal manipulation, massage therapy, traction and decompression, and rehabilitation exercise help most of these problems. We offer these in our office.

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"Your head hurts? Here are 4 possible reasons why".

Letter to the Editor:

Dear Mr. Carino,

Thank you for the excellent article published on Tuesday June 6, 2017 on headaches, "Your head hurts? Here are 4 possible reasons why". 

http://www.app.com/story/life/wellness/2017/06/06/your-head-hurts-here-4-possible-reasons-why/364461001/

Regarding treatment, I would add to it  the effectiveness of Chiropractic care. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the hands-on adjustments and manual therapy performed by Chiropractors is one of the safest and more effective treatments for chronic and recurrent tension-type and migraine headaches.

Further, suggesting over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) as a treatment needs to come with warnings of the newly found increased risks of heart attacks and strokes.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

David I. Graber, DC, DACBSP

Bryans R, Descarreaux M, Duranleau M, et al. Evidence based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014; 37: 42-63. 

http://www.jmptonline.org/article/S0161-4754%2811%2900068-6/abstract

Castien RF, van der Windt DA, Grooten A, Dekker J. Effectiveness of manual therapy for chronic tension-type headache: a pragmatic, randomised, clinical trial. Cephalalgia. 2011 Jan;31(2):133-43. Epub 2010 Jul 20..

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0333102410377362

FDA Strengthens Warning of Heart Attack and Stroke Risk for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm453610.htm

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Eating More Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce The Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a study of more than 3.6 million individuals in the U.S. PAD affects at least 8 to 12 million Americans. Risk for PAD increases with age, and with a history of smoking, diabetes or high blood pressure.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/880555?nlid=115292_764&src=WNL_mdplsfeat_170530_mscpedit_imed&uac=18894MK&spon=18&impID=1357798&faf=1

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The Latest Research in Back and Neck Pain

Last month I attended a conference of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors and learned the latest in non-surgical care of patients with back and neck pain. Some key takeaways included:

Spine care in the US costs over 105 BILLION dollars.

Spinal fusion surgery rates have exploded from  61,000 in 1993 to over 450,000 in 2011.

Only 5.6 -7.5% of the population uses Chiropractic care.

Chiropractic spinal manipulation (adjustments) and specific exercise are the most effective treatment for back and neck pain. Better than over the counter drugs, opiods, surgery, epidural injections, and rest.

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WE'RE MOVING!

As of April 10, 2017 our office is moving!  Our new address is:

Graber Chiropractic Center

140 Littleton Road

Suite 200

Parsippany, NJ 07054

All other contact information remains the same.

Thank you!

The Secret to Pro Golfer Zach Johnson’s Success: Chiropractic Care

Professional athletes require the best care to keep themselves in peak performance condition. Many use sports Chiropractic services to achieve this. As a sports Chiropractor, I am happy to see this video and getting the message out.  “Regular adjustments are part of my routine, while on and off the PGA Tour, to keep my body functioning at its best,” says Johnson.

Here's the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE1Fd1XJ2x0

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What To Make Instead Of Resolutions To Have a Great 2017!

Most people make resolutions each year on January 1st. Here are a few of the health goals that my patients shared on the white board in one of our treatment rooms 3 years ago:

Admirable list! Here's the challenge, if success is measured by achieving them then resolutions too often don't work. Worse, we feel a sense of failure and even shame as if it's a character flaw.

So what to do? Simple, don't make goals or resolutions. Instead, make promises.

If you make a promise the odds are much greater that you'll do it. If you break a resolution or don't make a goal, you'll feel disappointed. If you break a promise, it hurts. Why? It's just the way we human beings are built (most of us anyway). Your word is your bond, even to yourself. Even more to someone else.

For example, which statement has more impact:

"My goal is to lose 10  pounds by March 1st."
"I promise to lose 10 pounds by March 1st."

Keeping promises also gives you a feeling of pride and honor. Who among us doesn't want to be known as, "Someone of their word", or "A stand up person"? And, if you need help or support, who wouldn't want to help someone keep their word? 

If your are a patient or friend of mine and you want someone to witness your promise or help keep you accountable, I am more than willing to do so. That, I promise.

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