Has your quality of life been affected because of back pain? You're not alone - Harvard Health tells us that almost 85% of people in the US have back pain so severe that they see a doctor at least once in their lifetime. Unfortunately, these problems often start small but end up becoming severe issues like sciatica. For active people and athletes, dealing with back pain isn't just compromising; it's life-changing.
And while many people will tell you that having a "back problem" is something you'll have to deal with for the rest of your life, that's far from the case. The good news is that seeing a chiropractor in Cranbury can provide you with the relief needed to live a healthy, active life without giving up the things you love most, like sports and spending time with your family.
Of the millions of Americans who suffer from back pain daily, many have found long-lasting relief through the same chiropractic care offered at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness. But what exactly is chiropractic care, and how does it help?
Chiropractic care is a drug-free, non-invasive approach to overall wellness and healing that focuses on correcting issues with your musculoskeletal system. When performed by a licensed chiropractor, it can alleviate and even eliminate common problems such as:
To treat your conditions and help reduce your pain, chiropractors use time-tested, hands-on techniques to adjust your spine, neck, back, and other joints throughout your body to restore proper function, mobility, and alignment. Once your body is in proper alignment, it functions optimally, leading to improved overall wellness and health.
Unlike some sports rehab clinics in The Garden State, chiropractors from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness work with you one-on-one to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific goals and needs relating to your pain and ability to live a normal life. Because our team takes a holistic approach to healthcare, we cover all aspects of your health and wellness when developing your chiropractic treatment plan. That way, we increase your chances of living a fulfilling life free of pain and worry about throwing your back out.
Seeing a chiropractor can quite literally change your life for the better. According to the American Chiropractic Association, in general, chiropractic therapy is a more effective solution for back pain than other treatments like addictive pain pills, surgeries, and yoga. When combined with services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture, chiropractic care may be the key you need to open the door to a pain-free life.
Contact UsSome of the many benefits of seeing a reliable, licensed chiropractor include the following:
Perhaps the most obvious reason to make an appointment with a chiropractor is for back pain relief. Some people only need to see a chiropractor when they have occasional back pain, such as when they wake up in the morning. Others, such as those who have been in serious car accidents, need regular chiropractic adjustments and therapies, which are often supplemented with techniques like physical therapy and acupuncture.
There are many causes of back pain that range from advanced conditions like having sciatica and herniated discs to everyday issues like poor posture and sleeping in a harmful position. Your chiropractor's job is to pinpoint the cause(s) of your back pain and build a customized plan to address your musculoskeletal conditions. Once that happens, pain relief follows shortly after.
At New Jersey Sports Spine & Wellness, we craft personalized chiropractic plans for every patient we treat, with the goal of avoiding harmful surgeries and addictive medicines.
If you've never experienced a headache in your life, you're exceedingly rare. Just about every American will suffer from a headache at some point or another. For some, headaches only happen occasionally and are not much more than an annoyance. For others, headaches evolve into crippling migraines that can affect quality of life, ability to work, and much more.
If you find yourself digging into a bottle of Aspirin or something stronger when you have a headache, it might be time to visit an NJSSW chiropractor.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you didn't sleep a wink the previous night? Do you have to take sleep aides like Ambien in order to drift off to dreamland? If you have chronic back pain, getting a full night's rest is easier said than done. From misaligned spines to improper sleeping posture, your chiropractor in Cranbury can use manipulation therapy and other techniques to boost blood flow and align your vertebrae, so your body can heal itself and help you rest better.
One of the best things about seeing your chiropractor is that when your session is over, you often feel great. The pain relief feels phenomenal. When you're not in pain, you have a more positive outlook on life, and often enjoy better sleep, blood pressure, and even sexual relations. It makes sense, then, that chiropractic care has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, which promotes relaxation and improved mental health.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, we work with a long list of athletes who suffer from sports injuries and other problems that can manifest from being active. For professional athletes, having a trustworthy chiropractor to care for them is needed for their careers. But you don't have to be a pro athlete to benefit from chiropractic care. Ordinary people that enjoy active lifestyles can reap tremendous rewards through chiropractic care, such as improved range of motion and relief from compressed discs.
Whether you enjoy impromptu games of tag football or simply want to play with your kids, seeing a chiropractor can help you be healthy and active without fighting back, neck, and joint pain. That's especially true when chiropractic therapy is used in conjunction with acupuncture, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.ies and addictive medicines.
Your NJ Sports Spine & Wellness chiropractor in Cranbury may use a range of techniques to restore function and alignment in your body. Some of the most common techniques our chiropractors use include:
Life has a habit of being unexpected. Sure, some surprises only hurt your bank account, like last-minute renovations in your home. But severe incidents, like car accidents, can inflict physical injuries that cause you long-term pain. These problems, like neck and back injuries, affect many Americans daily. Even worse, many hardworking people turn to risky surgeries and addictive pain medications, only to find themselves deep in a hole that seems impossible to get out of.
If you suffer from serious range-of-motion issues or you're in chronic pain, it's important to know that you have treatment choices. You don't have to put your health at risk to relieve your pain. One of the most successful non-invasive treatments offered for pain is physical therapy. The main goal of physical therapy is to restore movement and function to patients affected by illness, injury, or disability.
Physical therapists work with patients of all ages and abilities, from children to elderly adults, to help them overcome physical limitations and improve their quality of life. At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our physical therapists help treat a wide range of conditions, from neck pain and spinal cord injuries to back pain and arthritis.
Once our PTs have made headway, they will often use our chiropractic therapy to provide the patient with more relief. Having the option of both chiropractic and physical therapy is often very effective, because your chiropractor in Cranbury can address nerve irritation and joint dysfunction while your physical therapist helps retrain your musculoskeletal system, allowing your body to heal faster.
Some of the biggest benefits of using physical therapy along with chiropractic care include:
Occupational therapy, or OT, is to help patients of all ages and abilities engage in activities of daily living, or ADL. Often, that means helping patients reclaim the ability to continue working, going to school, accomplishing day-to-day tasks, or other activities common to daily living.
Occupational therapy can benefit individuals going through many conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and chronic pain. The end goal of occupational therapy is to help patients achieve the maximum level of independence and participation in their daily lives. If pain, discomfort, weakness, fatigue, or fear prevent you from participating in activities you love, an OT from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness could become the MVP of your wellness journey.
To give our patients the most complete pain relief and recovery options, our doctors and practitioners will often lean on the expertise of both a physical therapist and a chiropractor in Cranbury. By working together, your PT, OT, and chiropractor can provide you with a comprehensive approach to total-body functionality, from your spine and joints to your mind and range of motion.
Some of the most common benefits of using OT with chiropractic care include:
Acupuncture boosts your body's functions and helps improve its ability to heal through anatomic site stimulation - usually called acupuncture points or acupoints. To stimulate these points, acupuncturists at NJ Sports Spine & Wellness insert fine, sterile needles into your skin. Most patients don't feel any pain as needles are applied. Typically, needles are left in the skin up to 30 minutes. After your session, it's normal to feel incredibly relaxed.
While some practitioners still adhere to traditional philosophies, modern acupuncturists take an integrative approach to the therapy. Today, professional acupuncturists use these techniques to stimulate your body's natural healing and pain-fighting processes. When coupled with personalized care from a chiropractor in Cranbury as well as physical or occupational therapy, you can find real relief from the physical and emotional roadblocks holding you back. Some of the most reported benefits of acupuncture treatment include:
During an acupuncture session, you may feel a slight sensation of warmth or tingling at the needle's site of insertion. Generally speaking, acupuncture is painless and perfectly safe for you to consider. In fact, many practitioners and doctors recommend combining acupuncture with other treatment options like chiropractic adjustments.
Though acupuncture and chiropractic therapies come from different origins, both include non-invasive, holistic, and gentle approaches that don't require drugs to work. They also both facilitate total-body healing by addressing the underlying causes of your symptoms - not just the symptoms themselves.
Because acupuncture is known to release endorphins and improve blood flow, having a session prior to a chiropractic adjustment can be very beneficial. That's because, after acupuncture, your muscles are less stiff, more relaxed, and easier to adjust effectively. Over time, as you combine acupuncture and chiropractic therapy, you'll benefit from less inflammation and less pain as you heal from injuries or musculoskeletal conditions. That same truth applies to patients who undergo serious chiropractic adjustments.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our staff consists of licensed and highly-trained professionals, including specialists focusing on:
Every member of our team believes that the path to wellness and a pain-free life begins with customized treatment plans that cater to your needs and body. Unlike some chiropractors in Cranbury, we do not treat on-the-surface symptoms with one-size-fits-all therapies. We do not rely on powerful pain medications to mask your pain or invasive surgeries that require weeks of recovery. Instead, we address the root causes of your pain so that we can help you live the happy, healthy life you're craving.
To achieve that goal, we'll conduct an in-depth evaluation to learn about your medical history. We'll also perform diagnostic tests and speak with you one-on-one to get a better sense of your needs. From there, we'll recommend the therapies that can give you a new lease on life and be there for every milestone you hit.
If you're fed up of living with the limits of pain and lack of mobility, we're here to help you break free. Contact our office today to get started.
CENTRAL JERSEY - Amazon.com on Friday announced plans to open three additional fulfillment centers in New Jersey.The new sites in Cranbury, Edison and Logan will create more than 2,500 new, full-time jobs. Since Amazon launched operations in New Jersey in 2012, the company has grown its fulfillment workforce in the state to 13,000-plus full-time employees across seven existing facilities in Avenel, Carteret, Florence, Logan Township and Robbinsville.“Our ability to expand in New Jersey is the result of two ...
CENTRAL JERSEY - Amazon.com on Friday announced plans to open three additional fulfillment centers in New Jersey.
The new sites in Cranbury, Edison and Logan will create more than 2,500 new, full-time jobs. Since Amazon launched operations in New Jersey in 2012, the company has grown its fulfillment workforce in the state to 13,000-plus full-time employees across seven existing facilities in Avenel, Carteret, Florence, Logan Township and Robbinsville.
“Our ability to expand in New Jersey is the result of two things: incredible customers and an outstanding workforce,” said Akash Chauhan, Amazon’s vice president of North American Operations. “We are excited to continue growing by creating an additional 2,500 full-time roles at new fulfillment centers across the state.”
Amazon employees at the more than 900,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Cranbury Township and the 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Logan Township will pick, pack and ship larger customer items such as music equipment, sports gear, and patio furniture. The 900,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Edison will handle smaller customer items such as books, toys and kitchenware.
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Edison said Amazon will lease a 923,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facility at 2170 Route 27 near Vineyard Road. The old Frigidaire appliance plant that once stood on that property was demolished and the new distribution center was built there over the past 16 months. The site, which as quick access to Route 287 and the New Jersey Turnpike, was redeveloped by Seagis Property Group of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
“Amazon’s fulfillment centers provide hundreds of full-and part-time jobs for their host communities. Amazon will help to strengthen Edison Township’s commercial tax base and it promises to be a very good corporate neighbor,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey. “Edison is proud to be one of the beneficiaries of this growing e-commerce market.”
“We applaud Amazon for investing in several expansions throughout New Jersey and for creating greater opportunities for our high-quality workforce,” Governor Chris Christie said. “Today’s great news is no accident or coincidence. Over the last seven-plus years, my administration has lowered a variety of taxes, improved New Jersey’s business climate, increased the number of well-paying jobs and grown the overall economy. Amazon’s action should encourage even more employers to benefit from all New Jersey has to offer.”
Full-time employees at Amazon receive competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one including healthcare, 401(k) and company stock awards. Amazon also offers regular full-time employees parental leave benefits and access to innovative programs like Career Choice, where it will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. Since the program’s launch, over 9,000 employees have pursued degrees in game design and visual communications, nursing, IT programming, and radiology, to name a few.
To learn more about working at an Amazon fulfillment center, visit www.amazondelivers.jobs.
FLEMINGTON – With a new ghost tour, craft distillery, planned downtown revitalization and now-bustling Stangl Road, the Hunter...
FLEMINGTON – With a new ghost tour, craft distillery, planned downtown revitalization and now-bustling Stangl Road, the Hunterdon County seat is becoming the happening place it once was.
Flemington garnered the attention of Travel + Leisure, which recently named it one of the 12 best small towns in New Jersey. Westfield, Cranbury and Lambertville were also named to the list.
The internationally recognized travel resource cited Flemington’s wealth of historical sites, one-of-a-kind attractions, locally owned shops and restaurants, and busy event calendar.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as a top New Jersey small town. Flemington’s historic sites, beautiful architecture, exciting farm-to-table eateries, high-energy events and eclectic shops make our small town a destination,” said Robin Lapidus, executive director of the Flemington Community Partnership (FCP), in a release.
“We invite everyone to visit our beautiful and historic Main Street and to support our businesses during construction of the Courthouse Square project this fall by joining us for the many seasonal events we have planned, dining in one of our fabulous restaurants or participating in the many workshops offered at our newest cultural attraction, Flemington DIY,” she continued.
Things to do:Union Hotel ghosts, hauntings at historic courthouse revealed on new Flemington Ghost Walk
Some of the Flemington attractions referenced by Travel + Leisure include Northlandz, the Flemington Castle Museum, The Gift Horse Candle Shop, Factory Fuel Coffee House, Lone Eagle Brewing, Teaberry’s Tea Room and Humdoo Ice Cream.
Travel + Leisure isn’t the only resource noticing Flemington. The borough is being considered as the 2023 Destination of the Year by Jersey’s Best, a lifestyle and entertainment brand, according to the release.
More is coming to the quaint downtown. It received a $100,000 New Jersey Economic Development Authority Opportunity Zone Challenge Grant to help the community choose desired improvements; and a grant from the Neighborhood Preservation Project/New Jersey Department of Community Affairs that gives $125,000 every year for five years to build an Arts and Cultural District, the release said.
A new addition:Flemington's Skunktown Distillery is moving to historic grain station on Stangl Road
“The message is pretty clear,” said Mayor Betsy Driver in the release. “Flemington is a progressive and growing town that embraces innovative business and investment.”
Jenna Intersimone has been a staff member at the USA Today Network New Jersey since 2014, after becoming a blogger-turned-reporter following the creation of her award-winning travel blog. To get unlimited access to her stories about food, drink and fun, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) has appointed Cranbury Schools Superintendent/Principal Jennifer Diszler to its Board of Directors.Photo Credit: Tapinto New Brunswick By Tapinto New BrunswickPublishedOctober 23, 2022 at 8:26 PMPISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), the largest educational service commission in the state, announced the appointment of Cranbury Schools Superintendent/Pri...
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) has appointed Cranbury Schools Superintendent/Principal Jennifer Diszler to its Board of Directors.Photo Credit: Tapinto New Brunswick
By Tapinto New Brunswick
PublishedOctober 23, 2022 at 8:26 PM
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), the largest educational service commission in the state, announced the appointment of Cranbury Schools Superintendent/Principal Jennifer Diszler to its Board of Directors.
Diszler, the former assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and administration for the South Brunswick School District, was named the new chief school administrator and principal of the pre-K to Grade 8 Cranbury School with a unanimous vote of the school board at its meeting on June 15.
Known for her positive energy and collaborative nature, Diszler began her educational career as a middle school math teacher in Somerset County and taught for 10 years at both the elementary and middle school level. In 2010, she joined South Brunswick School District as the middle school supervisor for math and science.
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Diszler then served two years as the director of curriculum, instruction and technology for the North Brunswick School District before returning to South Brunswick as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and administration in 2017.
“The Cranbury School District has a rooted partnership with ESCNJ, and I look forward to continuing the collaboration we have in place,” she said. “I have prior experience with ESCNJ and the wonderful program they have for students with disabilities. I look forward to working and connecting with everyone on the board.”
The superintendent earned her undergraduate degree from Kean University in elementary education and then a graduate degree in educational administration and supervision from Rider University. She then returned to Rider to earn her doctorate in education leadership. She also served as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University in its graduate education program.
Diszler has two daughters: Sarah, an elementary teacher in Pennsylvania, and Emme, a student athlete at The College of New Jersey pursuing a Communications major. Diszler volunteers at Unicorn Therapeutic Horse Farm in Hopewell, allowing her the opportunity to care for horses and assist students with special needs as they ride.
CRANBURY — Residents of this Middlesex County community feel they are being overlooked in their effort to recover from the flooding from Henri but the state says they're on the list.Residents and elected officials in Cranbury told News 12 New Jersey they are upset that Gov. Phil Murphy did not visit like he did in neighboring Jamesburg and Helmetta. All three towns...
CRANBURY — Residents of this Middlesex County community feel they are being overlooked in their effort to recover from the flooding from Henri but the state says they're on the list.
Residents and elected officials in Cranbury told News 12 New Jersey they are upset that Gov. Phil Murphy did not visit like he did in neighboring Jamesburg and Helmetta. All three towns were drenched with nearly 9 inches of rain Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Murphy went to a National Governors Association conference in Denver on Wednesday and is due back on Friday.
Teddy's Restaurant owner George Nikitiades expressed his frustrations on the restaurant's Facebook page and said the flooding was another "kick in the teeth" from the pandemic.
"As business owners on Main Street, we cannot begin to describe the frustration in hearing that neighboring communities have swiftly declared the destruction they’ve endured from this storm and are receiving the support and funding for affected property owners," Nikitiades said.
He was disappointed in getting a text at 10:11 a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. meeting on Tuesday.
On the township website, Mayor Michael Ferrante said the state and federal emergency responses were “hesitant and rather unclear” and encouraged residents to proceed with cleanup of their property.
He said 15-20 people attended the meeting during which the township's Office of Emergency Management collected contact information from businesses and residents.
"Concurrently, we are working to pursue state and federal disaster relief, but that will take time to determine if the impact in Cranbury rises to the level to qualify for aid. The process starts with the state reviewing damaged areas to better account for uninsured losses and determine the scope of the storm," Ferrante's statement says.
Murphy spokeswoman Alexandra Altman told New Jersey 101.5 the state led by the Office of Emergency Management is gathering information from all the municipalities affected by Henri including Cranbury.
"The state will conduct a review of damages incurred by homeowners and government agencies to determine whether we may qualify for federal disaster assistance funding. The state has been coordinating with local officials in Cranbury and other townships to provide critical updates on this process," Altman said.
Ferrante and Denise Marabello on Thursday morning did not respond to New Jersey 101.5's request for more information.
Jennifer Nasta Zefutie of Cranbury, NJ directs the new feel-good political comedy Human Error by Eric PfeffingerPegasus Theatre Company, Neighbor|Updated Fri, Aug 31, 2018 at 9:25 am ETPRINCETON JCT., NJ—What does it take for people on opposite sides of the political spectrum to see past their differences and even become friends? According to the hilarious comedy Human Error, which makes its east coast p...
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PRINCETON JCT., NJ—What does it take for people on opposite sides of the political spectrum to see past their differences and even become friends? According to the hilarious comedy Human Error, which makes its east coast premiere at Pegasus Theatre Company this September, it takes a blundering fertility doctor and a case of mistaken identity, which force two couples to face an absurd situation together. Human Error is written by Eric Pfeffinger and directed by Cranbury resident, Jennifer Nasta Zefutie.
In Human Error, Madelyn and Keenan—socialist-leaning, NPR listening, blue-state liberals—discover their embryos have been mistakenly implanted in Heather. To make matters worse, Heather and Jim are Christian, NRA card-holding, red-state conservatives. Faced with this case of “mistaken fertility,” the couples navigate their way through a tumultuous nine months of culture clash and hilarity.
On what drew Zefutie to the play, she said, “I love how Human Error playfully explores political and cultural stereotypes in a way that lets us laugh at each other and ourselves. How in the middle of all the laughs it reminds us we can find balance despite the divisive rhetoric that’s so prevalent today.”
In it’s 2018 season, Pegasus Theatre Company is exploring the theme of how we establish a human connection with those who have vastly different values, beliefs, and lifestyles; those whose truth seems opposed to our own. It’s a season about finding common ground amidst divisiveness and discordance.
“Human Error fits squarely within the 2018 theme because it doesn’t favor one side over the other.” Zefutie said. “It’s not about scoring political points or promoting some sort of message. The play is very well-balanced so you find yourself unexpectedly caring about these people, even the ones you disagree with politically, and laughing at behaviors you might recognize in yourself.”
Zefutie is a founding member and Managing Artistic Director of Pegasus Theatre Company in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. Most recently she directed the Pegasus productions of Neil Simon’s Chapter Two and Yasmina Reza’s ‘ART’, both to great reviews.
“In the last couple of years I’ve discovered a love of directing small-cast comedies,” said Zefutie. “I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with incredibly talented actors at Pegasus. Working with them in developing character relationships while focusing on the precision of timing comedy requires is exhilarating.”
An award-winning actress herself, Zefutie has starred in over 30 plays, numerous short and feature length films, and corporate videos. She performed in Pegasus Theatre’s inaugural production, Proof by David Auburn, and plans to appear on the Pegasus stage again in 2019.
She is an alumna of Lafayette College, the National Theatre Institute, and Seton Hall University School of Law. Zefutie also has studied internationally at the Moscow Art Theatre in Moscow, Russia. She has lived in Cranbury for almost ten years with her husband and daughter.
Human Error, written by Eric Pfeffinger and directed by Jennifer Nasta Zefutie (Cranbury, NJ), will feature Justin Derry (Southampton, PA), Kevin Palardy (Hatfield, PA), Christine Penney (Montville, NJ), Peter Reimann (Monmouth Jct., NJ), and Marissa Wolf (Mt. Laurel, NJ). It will run September 21-30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm, and Thursday at 1pm at the West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Rd., Princeton Junction, NJ. Tickets are $22-26 and can be purchased online at www.PegasusTheatreNJ.org or by calling 609.759.0045.