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 Loch Arbour 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 Loch Arbour 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 Loch Arbour 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 Loch Arbour 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 Loch Arbour. 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 Loch Arbour 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 Loch Arbour, 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.
DEAL - A new coalition opposed to beach replenishment wants to use alternative methods to protect the shoreline instead of pumping millions of cubic yards of sand onto the beach.New sand, the coalition argues, does more to protect wealthy homeowners, damages the coastal ecology and ultimately washes back into the sea and has to be replaced."Beach replenishment is not the ultimate solution for dealing with climate change, storm surges and sea-level rise," said Taylor McFarland, acting director of the Sie...
DEAL - A new coalition opposed to beach replenishment wants to use alternative methods to protect the shoreline instead of pumping millions of cubic yards of sand onto the beach.
New sand, the coalition argues, does more to protect wealthy homeowners, damages the coastal ecology and ultimately washes back into the sea and has to be replaced.
"Beach replenishment is not the ultimate solution for dealing with climate change, storm surges and sea-level rise," said Taylor McFarland, acting director of the Sierra Club's New Jersey chapter. "We have continued to watch failed beach replenishment projects pump millions of dollars of sand on our beaches that just wash away in the next storm."
Bill Rosenblatt, a former mayor of Loch Arbour and Surfrider Foundation volunteer, said another consequence of beach replenishment is more beachfront development, and not with low-cost homes, but with multimillion-dollar mansions and condos. He said that's created a "contingency that cries for more beach renourishment."
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All told, according to the coalition's figures, over $1.5 billion has been spent on beach replenishment since dredge and fill operations began in New Jersey in 1989.
In the short run, the 21 groups that make up the coalition — which met here on Thursday at Hathaway Beach — want the New Jersey Legislature to reject two bills, S-1071 and A-639, that would double the amount of money the state puts toward beach replenishment each year from $25 million to $50 million.
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The coalition's long-term goal is to stop beach replenishment and pivot toward buyouts and relocations of existing homeowners and preserving what little open space is left now. The group urges the state to invest more in protective dunes and establishing stronger building codes for homes at the beach.
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At the very least, if beach replenishment is to continue, the coalition urges that a new funding formula be created that would require beachfront property owners to pay the lion's share of the costs instead of putting the burden on taxpayers.
"These 21 groups are all saying enough is enough." said Ross Kushner, a Surfrider Foundation volunteer. "We've spent $1.5 billion on beach replenishment in N.J. alone with no end in sight. The tool is overused."
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When Jersey Shore native Dan Radel is not reporting the news, you can find him in a college classroom where he is a history professor. Reach him @danielradelapp; 732-643-4072; dradel@gannettnj.com.
A Jersey Central Power & Light Co. inspection of underground electric vaults Thursday resulted in sediment-filled stormwater being pumped into Deal Lake, and the chairman of the Deal Lake Commission is not happy."It really fouled the lake up in that one corner. It dissipated over time but still it definitely did its damage, and who knows exactly what was in it. Probably rust, could be oils, definitely sediment," said ...
A Jersey Central Power & Light Co. inspection of underground electric vaults Thursday resulted in sediment-filled stormwater being pumped into Deal Lake, and the chairman of the Deal Lake Commission is not happy.
"It really fouled the lake up in that one corner. It dissipated over time but still it definitely did its damage, and who knows exactly what was in it. Probably rust, could be oils, definitely sediment," said Don Brockel, whose commission oversees the lake located between Asbury Park to the south and Loch Arbour and Interlaken to the north.
Brockel said he was told residents witnessed JCP&L pumping "extremely mucky" water from a manhole cover into Deal Lake.
"It is actually in the worst spot in the world for Deal Lake because there (are) sewer pumping stations right there for Ocean Township. We all thought it was a sewer pump and the pumping station broke. It looked horrible," Brockel said.
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He described the water being pumped out as "really mucky stuff."
"It really fouled the lake up in that one corner. It dissipated over time but still it definitely did its damage, and who knows exactly what was in it, probably rust, could be oils, definitely sediment," Brockel said.
JCP&L released a statement saying the water "had to be pumped out of the manhole to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical components."
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The utility said "filter socks, sediment bags and containment tanks are deployed to filter or contain sediment-related materials. While the stormwater may appear clear on the surface, the pumping process may disturb or discharge sediments that had settled at the bottom of the vault."
The utility said its environmental team is reviewing the operation and added "the sediment discharged is clean, organic sediment.”
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Brockel remained skeptical all the proper safety rules were followed, saying there appeared to be too much sediment.
"Deal Lake Commission has been doing a lot to clean the lake up," Brockel said. "We put treatment devices in, we put some floating wetlands into Sunset Lake, which filters into Deal Lake. We are doing cleanups twice a year and to have this happen is pretty disgraceful."
Charles Daye is the metro reporter for Asbury Park and Neptune, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. @CharlesDayeAPP Contact him: CDaye@gannettnj.com
redit user (Canva)Are you part of the reason New Jersey still has costly beach badges? You just might very well be, depending on your actions.Summer at the Jersey Shore means fun and good times at the beaches. But it also means we have to shell out more money just to access that sand that's otherwise free from Labor Day to Memorial Day, with a few exceptions here and there.Yes, everyone should head to the beach in New Jersey at least once during the summer. There's just something about the Shore region that draws million...
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Are you part of the reason New Jersey still has costly beach badges? You just might very well be, depending on your actions.
Summer at the Jersey Shore means fun and good times at the beaches. But it also means we have to shell out more money just to access that sand that's otherwise free from Labor Day to Memorial Day, with a few exceptions here and there.
Yes, everyone should head to the beach in New Jersey at least once during the summer. There's just something about the Shore region that draws millions of people to it every year.
It's one of the reasons why I love living at the Shore. Being born and raised by the beach allows you to appreciate the summer season that much more when it arrives.
Now are there things I don't like about the summer season here? Sure there are. The sheer volume of traffic that comes with this time of year is certainly up there on the list.
Traffic aside, the cost of just having a good time is also something many locals might not be fond of. And I'm not talking about the rides or food, either.
The cost to park is one of those insane expenses. Not all, but many locations along the coast charge an absolutely ridiculous amount just so you can park your car.
But perhaps the most annoying expense we have to pay is for us to have access to the beach. We're the only state in the country that charges to have access to the vast majority of our public beaches.
Beach badges have been around for a long time now. And during the summer months, towns up and down the Jersey Shore proudly bring this ridiculous tradition back just so we can set foot on the sand.
Now yes, a bunch of towns probably like the added revenue beach badges bring to a community. Some might claim it's necessary to maintain the beach and keep it clean.
But if it's so necessary to do that, then how come all other coastal states can maintain their beaches without the need of charging for access? What's more, how do they do a better job of it when that extra funding isn't available?
Well, that might be where you come in. You might very well be the excuse some towns might target as the reason we need beach badges in the first place.
Now before we go any further, let me reiterate that this is highly dependent upon your actions. If you're guilty of this, you'll know right away.
It's no surprise that a lot of our beaches throughout the summer season tend to have a lot more litter on them than at any other time of the year.
Of course, the volume of people also plays a role. We have a lot more visitors at the shore during the summer than we do at any other time of the year.
The bigger problem we have this time of year is the amount of trash people leave behind on the beach when they wrap up their day. And if you're one of those people, then you are part of the reason why we can't get rid of beach badges.
Not everyone, but enough of you are absolute pigs that can't clean up your own trash and carry it to a garbage can. Every year it happens, and every year we rely on the cleaning crews our beach badges help pay for to clean up the litter we ultimately should be responsible for.
Is it because we're on vacation and just don't care? Why do some have to treat our beaches like their own personal trash bin?
And if this is you, then why? Why do you do it? Is it because we know we have cleaning crews those beach badges pay for? Or are you just that inconsiderate and don't really care in the first place?
More likely than not this is thanks to those who visit the region and not locals directly. But then again, anyone could be guilty of this problem that creates an issue for towns that must maintain their beaches.
Unfortunately, it probably won't stop, and that's a big part of the reason why costly beach badges aren't going anywhere. As long as they have you, the careless slob, then we can all rest assured they'll always be an excuse to keep beach badges in place so we can afford to clean up after you.
And in case you're wondering, here's how expensive it'll be to get that badge up and down the Jersey Shore this year to help pay to keep our beaches clean. Note that some locations have gone up when compared to a year ago.
Again, if you clean up after yourself, then none of the blame is on you. Hopefully, those who are guilty of leaving their trash behind will eventually get the hint that they're part of the very reason we need costly beach badges in the first place.
It's simple. Let's all clean up after ourselves so we can at least remove this as one of the reasons why we need those badges.
New Jersey may never scrap the concept of beach badges (after all, it is New Jersey), but we could at least do our part to help keep the cost of badges down and our beaches clean.
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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.
UPDATE: 5 N.J. beaches are closed to swimming due to fecal bacteria levelsThe state Department of Environmental Protection placed 13 New Jersey beaches under swimming advisories Tuesday afternoon after water samples taken at them showed ...
UPDATE: 5 N.J. beaches are closed to swimming due to fecal bacteria levels
The state Department of Environmental Protection placed 13 New Jersey beaches under swimming advisories Tuesday afternoon after water samples taken at them showed high levels of fecal bacteria.
The beaches placed under swimming advisories were:
• 1st Avenue beach is Asbury Park (Ocean)
• Village Beach Club beach in Loch Arbour (Ocean)
• South Bath Avenue beach in Long Branch (Ocean)
• North Bath Avenue beach in Long Branch (Ocean)
• 25th Street beach in Barnegat Light (Bay)
• Beachwood Beach West in Beachwood (River)
• Reese Avenue beach in Lavallette (Bay)
• New Jersey Avenue in Long Beach Township (Bay)
• East Beach Station Avenue beach in Pine Beach (River)
• Maxson Avenue beach in Point Pleasant (River)
• River Avenue beach in Point Pleasant (River)
• Hancock Avenue beach in Seaside Heights (Bay)
• 5th Avenue beach in Seaside Park (Bay)
Any time a sample, in this case taken Monday, has over 104 colony forming units (cfu) of enterococci, the beach is placed under a swimming advisory and the water is tested again the next day.
Enterococci is a type of bacteria that is an indicator of possible contamination within bathing water that can include human or animal waste.
The DEP said it retested the water at the beaches Tuesday and that the results would be released on Wednesday afternoon.
If the second samples remain higher than 104 cfu, the beaches will be closed to swimming and remain that way until the sample falls under the limit.
The high levels of bacteria are usually caused by stormwater runoff from rain, which the Jersey Shore saw an abundance of due to Hurricane Henri on Sunday and Monday.
The DEP says swimming in or making contact with polluted water can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, respiratory symptoms like sore throat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing, eye and ear symptoms including irritation, earache, and itchiness, dermatological symptoms like skin rash and itching, and flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills.
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ASBURY PARK, NJ —BarCo Brands, the restaurant group that owns Deal Lake Bar + Co. in Loch Arbour, just announced it has reached a deal to take over ownership of Langosta Lounge and Asbury Park Yacht Club, two very well-known bar/restaurants on the Asbury Park boardwalk.Up until this January, they were owned by Marilyn Schlossbach, who also runs a nearby catering business, also from the Asbury Park boardwalk. BarCo is also taking over ownership of Salt Water Market and Pop's Garage, all located near each other on that stretch of ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ —BarCo Brands, the restaurant group that owns Deal Lake Bar + Co. in Loch Arbour, just announced it has reached a deal to take over ownership of Langosta Lounge and Asbury Park Yacht Club, two very well-known bar/restaurants on the Asbury Park boardwalk.
Up until this January, they were owned by Marilyn Schlossbach, who also runs a nearby catering business, also from the Asbury Park boardwalk. BarCo is also taking over ownership of Salt Water Market and Pop's Garage, all located near each other on that stretch of boardwalk.
A sell price was not publicly disclosed.
The names of both Langosta Lounge and Asbury Park Yacht Club will be changing.
“We have all been enthusiastic customers of APYC (Asbury Park Yacht Club) over the years," said BarCo Brands co-founder Phil Villapiano on Friday, the day the deal was announced. "While the name will be changing, we plan on maintaining the vibe when we redesign that space. And just as we have done at Deal Lake Bar + Co., we plan on continuing the commitment to enhance the local music scene."
BarCo Brands said it has offered employment to all existing managers and staff at both bars, and plans for both venues to remain open with only brief closures for training and cosmetic changes to the interior.
BarCo said both restaurants will operate as "transitional concepts" for the spring/summer of 2023. However, future plans will involve a shutdown and full renovation between November 2023 and March 2024, with a grand opening on April 1, 2024.
"At that time, the new concepts will be unveiled," said the BarCo team of owners. "Although they are not releasing the details of those concepts at this time, the group has indicated that it wants to preserve at least one aspect of the prior operation."
BarCo Brands was founded in 2017 by Andrea Pappas, Greg Bartz and Phil Villapiano and joined by Tim McMahon last year.
In October, BarCo announced they plan to open a sports bar at Fort Monmouth, to be called Baseline Social. This week, they revealed Baseline Social will open in June of 2023 and will be a a 17,000-sq.-ft. entertainment complex featuring three bars, over 300seats inside and out and five virtual golf bays. See how it'll look: New Fort Monmouth Sports Bar With Virtual Golf, Fire Pit On Its Way (Oct. 2022)
Deal Lake Bar + Co. is an American-style bar and restaurant with an open concept boasting three bars and a large outdoor dining area in nearby Loch Arbour.