FBRC Health Updates
Neck Pain Among Adolescents in Fanwood
Neck Pain Among Adolescents inFanwood A recent cross-sectional study of high schoolers investigated the prevalence of neck pain among teens. Chiropractor Eric Chludzinski of Fanwood Back Relief Center in Fanwood & Scotch Plains explains more. The findings revealed nearly half (48.9%) of those surveyed had a history of past or current neck pain, which suggests…
Poor Vitamin D Status Makes Osteoarthritis in Fanwood Worse
Poor Vitamin D Status Makes Osteoarthritis in Fanwood Worse Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis in Fanwood which the cartilage that cushions the joints breaks down resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling. An analysis of health data concerning 100 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee indicates that those with deficient vitamin D levels are…
Chiropractor Fanwood Explains Benefits of Cervical Adjustments
Chiropractor Fanwood Explains Benefits of Cervical Adjustments Doctors of chiropractic in Fanwood commonly use high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) adjustments to treat patients with neck complaints. A review of data from eleven published studies indicates that cervical HVLA spinal manipulation increases cervical range of motion; improves handgrip strength for patients with tennis elbow; and improves blood pressure…
Your Lifestyle May Be Affecting Your Sleep in Fanwood
Your Lifestyle May Be Affecting Your Sleepin Fanwood The National Sleep Foundation says problematic habits that can affect sleep quality include: eating a late dinner that is heavy, which can cause late night heartburn; watching TV in bed, as the blue light can disrupt melatonin production; checking emails or social media on your smartphone while…
Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer in Fanwood?
Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer in Fanwood& Scotch Plains? Past studies have tied moderate coffee consumption with lower risks of various diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, liver cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Now, an analysis of data concerning 700,000 middle-aged and older adults found that daily coffee drinkers were up to…
Physically Demanding Work Can Lead to Facet Joint Degeneration in Fanwood
Physically Demanding Work Can Lead to Facet Joint Degeneration in Fanwood Facet joints are the joints in your spine that allow for flexibility, bending, and twisting. As we age, the wear and tear of life can lead to degeneration of the facet joints, which can result in back pain. In this study, researchers compared MRIs…