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 Hopelawn 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.
Shedule An AppointmentSome 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 Hopelawn 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 Hopelawn 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 Hopelawn 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 Hopelawn. 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 Hopelawn 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 Hopelawn, 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.
WOODBRIDGE – Bentley Labs, an international formulation and manufacturing partner to beauty brands, has leased a property here recently completed by Woodmont Industrial Partners.The 101,425-square-foot industrial production facility is at 85 New Brunswick Ave. in the Hopelawn section of the township.A grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held July 29.Abandoned commercial buildings stood on the property before Woodmont, a developer and owner of industrial properties, took possess...
WOODBRIDGE – Bentley Labs, an international formulation and manufacturing partner to beauty brands, has leased a property here recently completed by Woodmont Industrial Partners.
The 101,425-square-foot industrial production facility is at 85 New Brunswick Ave. in the Hopelawn section of the township.
A grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held July 29.
Abandoned commercial buildings stood on the property before Woodmont, a developer and owner of industrial properties, took possession of it.
"They did not look good. They were definitely an eyesore," Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac said of the abandoned buildings.
The mayor said the buildings had been abandoned for quite some time.
"I've been mayor almost 15 years and I don't recall anybody being in them," McCormac said.
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Woodmont took possession of the property in late 2019 and worked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to compete the construction. The property is situated within a quarter mile of routes 440 and 9, the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
Bentley Labs leased the property in part due to their need for high-end distribution space near Port Newark-Elizabeth. The property offered access to their New Jersey, New York and Staten Island demographic markets.
The arrival of Bentley Labs will certainly benefit Hopelawn, and Woodbridge Township as a whole, McCormac said.
"It's going to provide jobs and hopefully local residents can avail themselves of those jobs. It helps the whole Rownship of Woodbridge by providing significant tax revenues. The taxes don't go to any section of town, they go to the town as a whole," the mayor said.
McCormac said the good neighbor relationship between the township and Woodmont has already begun, and he anticipates the same from Bentley Labs.
"They're already a great corporate neighbor," McCormac said of Woodmont, "because we're having a couple of backpack drives in late August for school kids who might not be able to afford everything they need. Woodmont stepped up as the owner of the warehouse and then we met Bentley last week. And we expect them to be good corporate neighbors too, based on our conversations with the president."
Greg Torchiana is president of Bentley Labs.
The backpack drives are scheduled for Aug. 26 in Hopelawn and on Aug. 29, in the Keasbey section.
"They're a very significant company with a terrific reputation," McCormac said of Bentley Labs. "They'll fit in the Woodbridge corporate community very well."
For more information on Bentley Labs, visit www.bentleylabs.com. For more information on Woodmont Industrial Partners, visit www.woodmontproperties.com.
Brad Wadlow is a staff writer for MyCentralJersey.com.
WOODBRIDGE – The developer of a three-story, 130,000-square-foot multi-use building proposed for the Hopelawn section of the township has secured $15.5 million in financing for land acquisition and construction costs.According to Mayor John McCormac, Poverni Sheikh Group, operating under a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) program as 112 New Brunswick Properties Urban Renewal LLC, needs to bring a site review before the planning board. In the meantime, Orix USA Corp. provided the funds needed to move the project fo...
WOODBRIDGE – The developer of a three-story, 130,000-square-foot multi-use building proposed for the Hopelawn section of the township has secured $15.5 million in financing for land acquisition and construction costs.
According to Mayor John McCormac, Poverni Sheikh Group, operating under a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) program as 112 New Brunswick Properties Urban Renewal LLC, needs to bring a site review before the planning board. In the meantime, Orix USA Corp. provided the funds needed to move the project forward in a deal brokered by the Maryland-based regional office of Eastern Union, a leading commercial real estate finance firm.
“It’s challenging to secure construction financing even under normal market conditions,” Eastern Union Managing Director David Merkin said in a statement. “Eastern Union was pleased to meet our client’s needs by identifying a lender that was ready to offer a non-recourse loan at a high leverage ratio. Moreover, the lender was willing to stand by its original offer, even as economic circumstances were rapidly changing.”
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Pending approvals, the project will bring the 124,7660-square-foot Woodbridge Self-Storage to the township, which, according to market studies, is underserved in terms of storage, McCormac said. Another 3,600 square feet will offer ground-floor retail space, according to media reports.
The project also will bring $8 million in revenue during the 30-year PILOT program, the mayor said.
“It’s in an area that generally is being redeveloped on New Brunswick Avenue,” McCormac said. “There’s a lot of action down there with a lot of foul properties that are not productive. People are looking for a place to redevelop. We’re a very business-friendly environment, so they know they can get in and out of here with minimal red tape, which forces them to go to Woodbridge for redevelopment projects.”
On a 1.5-acre Brownfield site that needs to be remediated to commercial standards, according to the township, plans call for demolishing a 3,891-square-foot single-story building that is the former home of Cypress Transport Co. and Pang Trucking.
The seller’s identify was not disclosed, but the facility will be operated by Extra Space Storage, a Utah-based real estate investment trust, according to Eastern Union.
The developer has proposed 29 parking spaces, related landscaping, signage and other improvements, according to media reports.
Within a zone for business and single-family residential, the project also needs deviations to the township’s recently established Area 1 Redevelopment Plan, according to media reports. A minimum front-yard setback of 5 feet is required, but the developer is requesting that a building canopy replace it. Also, a smaller loading space is proposed than the 12-by-50-foot township minimum.
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Assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and firefighters Ronald Chabala and Robert Gillespie pose with their new 5-year-old friend at Hopelawn’s backpack giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26th.Mayor John E. McCormac presents proclamations to Hopelawn Engine Co.1’s assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and veteran firefighters Robert Gillespie and Ronald Chabala for their life-saving effort.Photo Credit: WOODBRIDGE TWP/FACEBOOKHopelawn Engine Co.1’s assistant fire chief Michael Walsh ...
Assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and firefighters Ronald Chabala and Robert Gillespie pose with their new 5-year-old friend at Hopelawn’s backpack giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26th.
Mayor John E. McCormac presents proclamations to Hopelawn Engine Co.1’s assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and veteran firefighters Robert Gillespie and Ronald Chabala for their life-saving effort.Photo Credit: WOODBRIDGE TWP/FACEBOOK
Hopelawn Engine Co.1’s assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and firefighters Robert Gillespie and Ronald Chabala display their proclamations.Photo Credit: WOODBRIDGE TWP/FACEBOOK
Photo Credit: WOODBRIDGE TWP/FACEBOOK
Assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and firefighters Ronald Chabala and Robert Gillespie pose with their new 5-year-old friend at Hopelawn’s backpack giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26th.Photo Credit: WOODBRIDGE TWP/FACEBOOK
Mayor John E. McCormac presents proclamations to Hopelawn Engine Co.1’s assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and veteran firefighters Robert Gillespie and Ronald Chabala for their life-saving effort.Photo Credit: WOODBRIDGE TWP/FACEBOOK
PublishedSeptember 23, 2023 at 9:02 AM
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Town officials gave valor awards to three quick-thinking, fast-acting firefighters from Hopelawn Engine Co.1, credited for saving a choking 5-year-old girl’s life.
Mayor John E. McCormac awarded proclamations to Hopelawn assistant fire chief Michael Walsh and veteran firefighters Ronald Chabala and Robert Gillespie for their life-saving efforts on Aug. 24, 2023.
Here’s a Channel 35 video from the Tuesday, Sept. 19th presentation:
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Firefighters from the Loretta Street firehouse had just returned from a motor vehicle accident on Aug. 24th, when a youngster ran up to them saying her 5-year-old sister was choking and unable to breathe at a nearby parking lot, McCormac recounted.
While Chabala retrieved life-saving equipment, Walsh and Gillespie ran up the street to find the youngster in her mother's arms with a blocked airway. The trio dislodged blockage from the girl's throat before EMTs arrived to provide further medical treatment.
“If it weren’t for their quick actions, the outcome could have been much worse,” Mayor McCormac noted.
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WOODBRIDGE - An affordable housing community for seniors has opened on James Street in the Hopelawn section of the township.A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held Wednesday at Dalina Manor, a 55-and-over, 57-unit, three-story property that features 48 one-bedrooms and nine two-bedrooms. Five percent of the rentals are fully handicap accessible and all units are adaptable to accommodate the needs of the residents.The community also has five rentals designated for families and individuals who are homeless. In ...
WOODBRIDGE - An affordable housing community for seniors has opened on James Street in the Hopelawn section of the township.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held Wednesday at Dalina Manor, a 55-and-over, 57-unit, three-story property that features 48 one-bedrooms and nine two-bedrooms. Five percent of the rentals are fully handicap accessible and all units are adaptable to accommodate the needs of the residents.
The community also has five rentals designated for families and individuals who are homeless. In partnership with the Hopelawn VFW, Dalina Manor also will remain the home of the Hopelawn VFW offices, according to a statement from the township.
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Mayor John E. McCormac, Ingerman and BCM Affordable Housing attended the event. Also on hand were New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) Executive Director Anthony Marchetta; Bruce Morgan, principal, BCM Affordable Housing; Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ron Rios; Caroline Ehrlich, chief of ctaff and executive director, Woodbridge Redevelopment Agency; Marta Lefsky, director, Woodbridge Department of Planning & Development; Hopelawn VFW Post 1352 Cmdr. William Wisk and Woodbridge Municipal Council President Rick Dalina and family.
“The Dalina Manor grand opening and ribbon cutting completes the transformation of the Hopelawn VFW building into a vibrant new community for our senior residents," McCormac said in the township statement.
"It is important to note that the Hopelawn VFW will have a new home — right here at Dalina Manor so named in honor of Stephen J. “Pete” Dalina who dedicated his life to the people of Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township. Dalina Manor not only serves to increase neighboring residential property value, but also represents another milestone toward achieving our goal of ensuring that all of our senior residents have access to quality, affordable residential options."
The mayor said no taxpayer or municipal dollars were invested in the project, which was was funded through government grants, programs and private investment.
According to the township, financing for the $11.7 million Dalina Manor project was provided through a combination of equity from the syndication of Low Income Housing Tax Credits that were awarded from the NJHMFA and syndicated through The Richman Group, a first mortgage from the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Financing Agency, a construction loan from Citibank and Middlesex County HOME funds.
The project was financed in part with $2.7 million from the NJHMFA's Multifamily Conduit Bond Program and with 9 percent federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, according to the NJHMFA.
“We are very proud to have been part of this new community, which is of great help to seniors living on fixed incomes by allowing them to maintain their independence,” Marchetta said in a statement.
"In addition to homes for our senior residents, Dalina Manor also provides needed supportive housing for homeless individuals and families to help get them back on their feet.”
The site offers a two-story lobby, community lounge with kitchen and outdoor patio, storage units on the ground floor at no additional charge to residents and a fitness center.
There is off-street parking and on-site management and supportive services. All common areas are fully handicap accessible.
“Through the mayor’s vision, we seized the opportunity to take the aging Hopelawn VFW building and transform it into a beautiful, active, vibrant community for the senior residents of Hopelawn,” said Morgan.
“We are proud to have created a high-quality residential development that will not only meet the demand for affordable senior housing but will also contribute to the township’s exceptional quality of life.”
The apartments feature open floor plan layouts with fully equipped kitchens, hardwood flooring, mini-blinds, oversized windows, ceramic tile baths, video intercoms, full-sized washers and dryers, and Energy Star appliances.
The NJHMFA estimated that the project generated more than $18.5 million in one-time economic output, defined as the total value of industry production, such as sales and business revenues. During construction, the project supported approximately 111 direct and indirect full-time-equivalent jobs, and generated more than $678,000 in state and local taxes.
The completed project will add value to the community by providing more than $2 million in ongoing economic output, about 11 direct and indirect full-time-equivalent jobs, and approximately $117,000 in state and local taxes annually.
Economic Impact Analysis figures were estimated using multipliers derived from a study titled “Economic and Fiscal Impacts of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s Investment in Affordable Housing,” conducted by HR&A Advisors Inc., a real estate and economic development consulting firm, according to the NJHMFA.
For additional information, call 732-486-7326 or email dalinamanor@ingerman.com.
Staff Writer Susan Loyer: 732-565-7243; sloyer@gannettnj.com