When you initially develop low back pain a few questions come up. Do I need bed rest? What exercises should I perform? What pain should I seek help for immediately? Here is a few facts and tips about low back pain for the first six weeks: More than two days of bed rest is often more harmful thanContinue Reading »
As part of the Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation Wellness Series we are having Christine M. Okezie, Natural Foods Chef & Holistic Health Counselor will be presenting a work shop at our clinic in Wyckoff, NJ this coming May. Look for future posts for time and date! The following an article on the Anti-Inflammatory Diet plusContinue Reading »
We are pleased to announce that my colleague Tracey Doyle, staff physical therapist at Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, NJ, has recently completed a course on Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy with focus on Lumbar Spine Examination through the McKenzie Institute. Use of the McKenzie method for spinal examination enables therapists to determine how well patientsContinue Reading »
I’m energized after taking my last McKenzie Institute Course in the Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy for Advanced Cervical & Thoracic Spine and Extremities. This course advanced my skills in the evaluation and treatment of complex cervical spine and upper extremity disorders. In the treatment of the cervical spine I have seen rapid improvements in neckContinue Reading »
With the ongoing food shortages Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, NJ is having a having a food drive for the month of October with all donations going to the Center for Food Action. Please call us at (201) 251-2422 for more details. Founded in 1976, the Center for Food Action in New Jersey (CFA) hasContinue Reading »
To understand why rowing is so prevalent let’s take a quick look at the history of rowing The history of rowing can be traced back to Egyptian times as early as 1000 BC but the first recorded competition was a boat race in 1828 between Oxford-Cambridge.In North America the first race was held in the NewContinue Reading »
Do you have swelling around your knee joint? Do you feel pain in your knee, especially when climbing stairs or kneeling? Are you wondering whether it’s a muscle sprain, strain, or maybe even arthritis? Unfortunately, many of us think, “Oh, it’s just a muscle strain or sprain. It’ll get better in a few days” whenContinue Reading »
If you’re living with a pinched nerve in your shoulder, chances are it doesn’t take much to cause you considerable pain – even something as simple as reaching for something on the top shelf at your local grocery store can cause burning pain.As you go about your day-to-day life, it’s easy to overlook these littleContinue Reading »
Well, we can tell you that the good news is that, yes, sometimes. You can get immediate relief from your sciatica pain. However, finding the right treatment that works for you can be difficult.But depending on the severity of your sciatica pain and other factors, several options are available to give you some quick relief. SciaticaContinue Reading »
It’s a common question asked after being diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation or when a patient suspects one. Can Herniated Discs Heal? from Tom Willemann on Vimeo. It can be quite upsetting to learn about a disc herniation in your lumbar spine.Most people who receive this diagnosis have been experiencing lower back pain andContinue Reading »