by Dr. Daniel Roig | Dec 15, 2022 | Physical Therapy, Sports Injuries
Running is a popular form of exercise mostly due to the fact that you can run anywhere, you don’t need equipment, and it is one of the best cardiovascular workouts that burns calories fast. However, along with the benefits, running also poses a high risk of injury....
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Nov 15, 2022 | Back Pain & Injuries, Health & Wellness
When you hear people talking about core strength, does it conjure up images of weight lifters with flat stomachs and perfect abs? The reality is that core strength is about much more than developing the perfect six pack, and there are many components to core strength...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Nov 15, 2022 | Decompression Therapy
The first image anyone thinks of when they were the word chiropractor is one of a doctor pushing and pulling on your body to crack your spine in different places. This is an accurate, albeit a little oversimplified, description of a chiropractic adjustment. However,...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Oct 15, 2022 | Back Pain & Injuries
As anyone who has experienced it can attest, lower back pain can be debilitating and all-consuming. Besides the painful experience, however, it can also be costly. According to the American Chiropractic Association, low-back pain is experienced by 31 million...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Sep 15, 2022 | Back Pain & Injuries, Decompression Therapy
According to statistics, “slipped discs” affect 5-20 people for every 1,000 adults, mostly those between the ages of 30 to 50 years old. In fact, it’s one of the most common conditions that lead people to seek the help of a chiropractor. However, the term “slipped”...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Aug 15, 2022 | Back Pain & Injuries, Decompression Therapy, Sciatica Pain
The body is a breathtaking creation. Not only is it specifically designed to withstand your demanding daily life, but it also has the ability to adjust and heal itself in some cases to make sure you can keep moving. However, if you’ve ever had a spinal subluxation,...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Jul 15, 2022 | Back Pain & Injuries, Sciatica Pain
Standing longer than a few hours can cause significant stress on the lower back and can cause your leg muscles to fatigue. To combat this, you may try to lock your knees, put pressure on one leg, or even try to lean through your hips, just know that this type of...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Jun 15, 2022 | Sciatica Pain
Sciatica pain can cause serious issues in one’s personal life. It can stop you from doing daily activities or just physically standing up from a chair. Thankfully, there are ways you can ease sciatica pain through physical therapy and stretching. But before we...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | May 15, 2022 | Shoulder Pain & Injuries
Shoulder pain is the third most common cause of pain complaints reported in primary care. Restricted shoulder movement due to pain, stiffness, or weakness is prevalent among nearly 26% of the population as explained in a study published by the BMJ. Shoulder pain...
by Dr. Daniel Roig | Apr 15, 2022 | Shoulder Pain & Injuries
What Is the Rotator Cuff? According to the Mayo Clinic, a rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Their job is to not only connect the upper arm bone (the humorous) to the shoulder blade but to keep this shoulder joint...