As much as low back pain plagues a great number of people in our society. Ignoring is not always the most prudent path to take. The irony is the ability to tolerate pain is not always a benefit. Ignoring the pain? I still remember a story of a man in Miami, Florida walking bare feetContinue Reading »
You Can’t Treat an MRI Often I meet patients that are distressed after getting the results of an MRI or X-Ray. This is not unusual situation. Between the medical terms and fact you are reading something about a condition you may have to face it can be difficult to interpret. At times we have “incidentalContinue Reading »
Modernization brings with it modern problems. Within recent years, a chiropractor coined the term “Text Neck”. Even with good vision and an awareness of your posture, viewing content on your device – especially a smart phone – is a growing and clear problem for people of ALL ages.
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Life Coach Mari Mitchell on her radio show, Dare to be Authentic. During the episode, “A Natural Approach to Healing with Tom Willemann,” we discussed my history as a physical therapist in Wyckoff, NJ.
Recent Studies Show Running and Exercise May Actually Strengthen the Intervertebral Disc A recent study looked at the lumbar disc problems, Intervertebral Discs (IVDs) in people that were runners for greater than five years and also ran more than 50+ kilometers per week (long distance runners). The intervertebral discs act as shock absorbentsContinue Reading »
I thought you would enjoy this story about my cousin, Chris Weidman. In this video, he shares his thoughts on being the #1 ranked MMA middleweight and then losing that title. He discusses his struggles to learn, rebounding from adversity, and returning for another fight. Most importantly, Chris talks about the importance of family inContinue Reading »
In my practice, I’ve noticed over the years that many of my patients – especially those with spine related problems – will return for treatment soon after the end of the winter. The common variable? In the wintertime, people are just not as active as they are during the spring, summer and fall; they areContinue Reading »
Recently I viewed a post from an Instagram influencer named Rasheeda about her workout routines and using a “Sauna Vest.” First off, I NEVER want to discourage anyone from working out. I love that she is inspiring others to use natural ways to reduce body weight, get stronger and improve general health. However, in thisContinue Reading »
This is an unusual case of spinal stenosis in a young athlete. Spinal stenosis is often found in older individuals, so hearing this story really caught my attention. Younger athletes often have spine-related conditions associated with herniated and bulging discs, muscle spasms, sciatica, piriformis syndrome and facet syndrome. That being said, younger individuals and athletesContinue Reading »
Autumn in New Jersey is a magnificent time of year. The changing colors provide some incredible scenery in the Garden State, but the season also calls for some serious yard-work for many homeowners. Often, the laborious raking can leave many feeling sore and uncomfortable. Here are some of the BEST tips I have to offer toContinue Reading »