As we enter into part three of our series, it’s pretty clear that we are big fans of running as a sport and exercise. Not only is it a great workout for your body, but it’s amazing for mental health. Whether you’re an amateur runner or elite cross country athlete, injuries can happen. The best […]
Have you ever watched a video of yourself running? Chances are, probably not….but you should! Form is derived from a runner’s strengths, weaknesses, past injuries, and neural-derived habits. However, form goes even further than our body’s history. Different types of runners exhibit different movement patterns, for instance, a sprinter will have by nature and demand […]
Thanks to the at-home cycling craze, there are more cyclists on the road and on stationary bikes than ever before. From Peloton to Echelon and your favorite spin class here at our fitness center, Advanced Fitness and Wellness, cycling classes are popping up everywhere. Now, with the summer approaching, some of these avid cyclists are […]
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, often referred to as TMJ, occurs when there is dysfunction in the jaw. This can sometimes cause jaw pain, headaches, difficulty chewing, clicking and sometimes even can cause your jaw to lock. Your temporomandibular joint is the hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are located […]
We’ve all been under quite a bit of stress during this tumultuous year. From trouble sleeping to nausea and headaches to anxiety, we’ve all felt some type of stress from recent events. Most commonly, we are hearing our patients are experiencing more headaches than normal when stress levels are at an all time high. Headaches […]
Your spine plays such an important role in your body’s health. It literally is the backbone of your ability to sleep, function and move correctly. We’re here to explain why you must love your spine and take care of it, not just today, but every single day! Nearly every movement your body makes begins from […]
At Advanced Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy in Riverdale, NJ, we see so many different types of patients. From children to athletes and seniors to expectant mothers, we see everyone! One common question we’ve been getting is, “Is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant?” And the answer is yes! Not only is it […]
For football fans, Monday mornings bring mixed emotions. Sadness that Sunday is over, joy that your team won, anger that your team lost, or complete devastation that your star player is out with a season ending injury, such as an ACL tear. This past Sunday was quite the doozy for NFL fans and fantasy footballers […]
Getting outside and playing recreational sports or going for a round of golf are some of the best activities for summer. With the warm weather and more people getting outside to have some fun, unfortunately the risk of injury also rises.
Since the stay-at-home orders were issued, we are seeing a surge in neck and back issues. We’ve outlined some simple quick tricks to help prevent these issues, but if you are experiencing more neck and back pain and not finding relief, we recommend that you come in to see one of our chiropractors for an evaluation.