FBRC Health Updates

Post-Concussion, Fanwood & Scotch Plains Chiropractor Explains to Ease Into Normal Activities New United States government guidelines recommend that after sustaining a concussion, children should refrain from physical and mental activities for the first three days, including school and sports, and then gradually resume their normal routine. Researchers Dr. Matthew Breiding notes, “Some children and…

Another Reason to Eat Fish During Pregnancy in Fanwood & Scotch Plains Women in Fanwood and Scotch Plains may be able to aid the development of their unborn child’s eyesight and brain function by eating more fish. A study that included 56 mothers and their children revealed that infants whose moms ate fish three or…

The Association Between Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Heart in Fanwood & Scotch Plains According to a study that reviewed research from 24 published papers, there’s an association between an increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. Great sources of omega-3 fatty acids that your chiropractor in Fanwood and…

Myofascial Release Effective for Neck and Arm Pain in Fanwood & Scotch Plains Myofascial release (MFR) is a hands-on technique commonly used by doctors of chiropractic in Fanwood & Scotch Plains that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into connective tissue restrictions to help eliminate pain and restore motion. A recent study set out to compare…

Does Chiropractic Care in Fanwood & Scotch Plains Prevent Back Pain? If you suffer from non-specific low back pain in Fanwood & Scotch Plains (NSLBP), the results of a new study support continued chiropractic care following your initial course of treatment. In the study, which included 328 NSLBP patients who responded well to chiropractic treatment,…

Higher Beta-Carotene Intake Improve Breast Cancer Survivability in Fanwood & Scotch Plains A review of data from ten published studies involving 19,450 breast cancer patients found a higher probability of survivability among women with higher beta-carotene intake prior to their cancer diagnosis. Foods considered good sources of beta-carotene include carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash, spinach,…

Shoulder Blade Malalignment in Young Baseball Players in Fanwood & Scotch Plains Investigators examined the dominant (throwing arm) shoulders of 169 elementary school-aged baseball players and found that 75% had scapular misalignment and 24% experienced shoulder pain in the previous year. The findings suggest that scapular misalignment is common in this group of young athletes,…