Integrative Medicine Blog
5 Exercises to Help Prevent Neck Pain
Physical therapist, Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS, discusses the structure of the cervical spine and suggests exercises you can use to avoid neck pain. In order to understand the importance of treating cervical pain, it is important to first understand the anatomy, etiology, and epidemiology of the condition. ‘[Cervical] pain is the fourth […]
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We’ve all heard the phrase ‘what to expect when you’re expecting,’ but what about what you should EAT when you’re expecting? Or how about how to care for yourself BEFORE you’re expecting? Here we take a deep dive into the nutritional needs of mothers. Allow us to separate fact from fiction and ease your baby-brained
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Physio Logic’s Head Chiropractor, Dr. Stephen Szaro, explains how lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as “tennis elbow,” is caused and how a combination of FAKTR and Kinesio Taping is used to treat it. Lateral Epicondylitis, more commonly known as “Tennis Elbow,” is an irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow. A
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Acupuncturist & Chiropractor, Dr. Allison Heffron, explains the causes of elbow pain and the benefits of using acupuncture to relieve pain during physical rehab treatment. You play golf and your elbow acts up. You play tennis and your elbow acts up. You may even be doing push-ups and, oddly, your elbow acts up. Why? You
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Pain Management Specialist & Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tanuj Palvia explains the benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) used to treat sports injuries and to help eliminate joint pain. You have probably heard about therapies like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) being used to assist professional athletes like Tiger Woods and Hines Ward to accelerate their healing
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Erin Weber breaks down the anatomy of the glutes, and the ways you can prevent future injuries by strengthening this muscle group with corrective exercises. The powerhouse gluteal group consists of three muscles, the maximus, medius and minimus. They function to stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis, and decrease load to the
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Chiropractor Dr. Stephen Szaro explains the different causes of hip impingement and the various modalities used to treat hip pain. Hip impingement, also known as femeroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a common condition in which there is extra bone growth along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint. This gives the bones
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Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, MS, works closely alongside Clinical Nutritionist, Michelle Miller, MSACN. In this article, Rachel shares the best kinds of food to help reduce inflammation as well as some foods you should avoid that can cause inflammation. What Causes Inflammation? What many people may not realize is that inflammation is in fact
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Chiropractor & Acupuncturist in Brooklyn, NY, Allison Heffron, DC, L.Ac. examines the causes of gut dysfunction and how acupuncture, along with dietary changes and nutritional guidance can help restore and repair healthy gut function. The Integrative Medicine team at Physio Logic combines modalities from Western medicine with traditional Chinese Medicine in order to provide patients
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Chiropractor Dr. Ken Brassington, DC reviews the most common knee injury – the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, and the treatment methods used to heal it. Knee pain caused by ligament tears requires professional medical attention for proper healing. The team at Physio Logic use a structured program called the ‘Phases of Care’ to
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