If there's one universal truth in life, it's that it can be unpredictable. Everyone experiences unexpected events that throw us off. While some surprises may only affect our bank accounts, such as home expenses, others can cause physical harm, such as car accidents that result in long-term pain and discomfort. Many Americans suffer from chronic neck and back pain - according to research, half of Americans over 18 develop musculoskeletal injuries that last longer than a year. These injuries often cause a range of mobility issues that make everyday tasks seem hard to do. Unfortunately, many people with chronic pain turn to addictive medications and invasive surgeries for relief, which tends to lead to further complications.
However, if you are experiencing chronic pain or mobility issues, there's good news: Safer and more effective options are available to you. Physical therapy in Highland Park, NJ is one of the best solutions for eradicating pain, maximizing mobility, improving range of motion, building muscle strength, and helping you regain control of your body. At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our physical therapists and trainers offer customized programs designed for your body and address your pain symptoms. That way, you have the best possible chance of reclaiming a normal, active life, without surgery or harmful pills.
With the incorporation of therapeutic exercises and manual therapy as well as newer techniques and modalities like AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmills and DRX9000 Spinal DecompressionMachines, our physical therapy services can help address conditions such as:
Physical therapy can provide numerous benefits, such as pain reduction, enhanced joint and body movement, improved range of motion, proper alignment, and more. While the main goal of physical therapy is to restore function and facilitate a return to regular activities, these outcomes usually result from a broader rehabilitation process, wherein many patients learn a brand-new way of moving.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, our physical therapists work closely with patients to understand their unique goals, preferences, and abilities. Based on their findings, they create a customized treatment plan that caters to the patient's specific needs.
Here are just a few specific examples of why physical therapy is crucial when recovering from an injury:
Whether you're searching for long-term pain relief or need to improve your strength and balance as you age, physical therapy from NJSSW can help.
Now that you understand why physical therapy is crucial for recovery and wellness, let's take a closer look at some of the most effective treatments at our physical therapy clinic in New Jersey.
Are you sick of living day-to-day with long-lasting neck or back pain? Have you searched high and low for a safe and effective alternative to surgery? The DRX9000 may be the answer you're looking for.
Beloved by high-level athletes and even celebrities, this advanced medical device employs non-surgical spinal decompression therapy to treat painful conditions such as:
The DRX9000 is a device that has been approved by the FDA for treating herniated discs through spinal decompression therapy. This therapy works by applying equal amounts of pressure on your vertebral columns, which stretches your spine and creates a gap between spinal discs. This gap allows for better nutrient flow through your spine, which can help heal injuries gradually with regular treatment sessions. The DRX9000 also utilizes servo motors that rely on nested closed-loop feedback to customize therapy to your unique needs. By using DRX9000, you can often speed up your recovery by addressing your spinal disc issues ASAP.
No Harmful Medications Needed (Do we really need this paragraph or could we just mention it int he beginning about how it is a non-pharmaceutical method)
Perhaps the most significant advantage of the DRX9000 is that it provides a non-pharmaceutical method for relieving pain. With the opioid epidemic affecting the entire nation, many patients are reluctant to take prescription painkillers. The DRX9000 offers a secure and non-addictive alternative for pain relief that does not require medication.
During the course of the treatment, the patient will lie down on a specially designed table that is connected to the machine. The table will then be gently stretched as the machine creates negative pressure within the affected disc. This process will be repeated over a series of sessions, typically ranging from 20 to 30 sessions, depending on the patient's specific condition.
The DRX9000 treatment is considered to be safe and effective for many patients. It is designed to be gentle on the body, and patients usually experience little to no discomfort during their sessions. The machine is also equipped with advanced safety features, including sensors that can detect any sudden movements and stop the machine if necessary.
The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill boasts NASA Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology, which is a highly accurate air calibration system that leverages your actual body weight to achieve exceptional results in rehab and training. By utilizing a pressurized air chamber, the AlterG allows you to move freely and without pain, as it uniformly reduces gravitational load and body weight by up to 80% in precise 1% increments. This process helps foster improved muscle strength, balance, function, range of motion, and overall fitness.
AlterG®'s state-of-the-art treadmill provides an entire range of benefits, such as mimicking natural movement and rhythm without the contrived feel of hydrotherapy or harnesses attempting to imitate real-life strides and motions. Additionally, it's beneficial for speeding up recuperation after orthopedic injuries or surgeries by enabling early mobilization and retaining strength. Furthermore, it's excellent for sports recovery since athletes can utilize it to maintain their physical fitness.
Some of the numerous benefits of using the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill include:
The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a revolutionary piece of equipment that has transformed the field of physical therapy. With its list of unique features and superhero-worthy benefits, this anti-gravity treadmill is a game-changer that can help you achieve your fitness and recovery goals while also minimizing the risk of injury.
After reading the headline above, you might be asking yourself, "Are lasers really used for physical therapy in cityname, state?" The answer to your question would be a resounding "Yes!" This advanced type of laser therapy harnesses the power of light through photobiomodulation (PBM), which is revolutionizing how patients heal and deal with pain.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a medical process that utilizes targeted light to activate the body's natural healing mechanisms. By penetrating deep into the tissue, photons interact with mitochondria (the cellular powerhouses in your body) to increase energy production. This interaction triggers a biological cascade that leads to increased cellular metabolism. As a result, PBM can reduce pain, accelerate tissue repair, and enhance overall well-being.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive and painless treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It works by penetrating the skin and tissues to promote cellular activity and increase blood flow, which in turn helps to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and accelerate the healing process.
LLLT has been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, neuropathy, and more. It is a safe and gentle treatment option that can aid in regaining function and mobility from injuries, accidents, surgeries, and other conditions. That makes it a viable and trustworthy addition to your personalized physical therapy plan from NJ Sports Spine & Wellness.
LLLT has shown promising results for challenging conditions that other treatments can't match. Some of the most common conditions treated include:
If you're slogging through life and suffering from one or more of the conditions above, you should know that there is hope for pain relief. Contact NJ Sports Spine & Wellness today to find out if low-level laser therapy is right for you.
Game Ready Ice Compression Therapy is an advanced treatment technique that combines the advantages of modern cryotherapy (ice therapy) with the proven benefits of compression therapy. This clinically proven, synergistic approach is widely used in sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, and post-operative care to speed up recovery, alleviate pain and inflammation, and enhance rehabilitation.
Understanding the Powerful Benefits of Ice Compression Therapy
Game Ready Ice Compression Therapy is an advanced treatment technique that combines the advantages of modern cryotherapy (ice therapy) with the proven benefits of compression therapy. This clinically proven, synergistic approach is widely used in sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, and post-operative care to speed up recovery, alleviate pain and inflammation, and enhance rehabilitation.
The "cold" component of ice compression therapy helps nullify nerve-ending sensitivity, which provides pain relief. The extra compression gives you even more pain relief by reducing swelling and pressure on limbs and other body parts.
By improving lymphatic flow and enhancing blood circulation, compression therapy can help reduce swelling and edema, thereby improving your recovery process and simultaneously reducing pain and discomfort.
The concurrent use of cryotherapy and compression can enhance the body's innate healing mechanisms by reducing inflammation, mitigating tissue damage, and stimulating tissue repair.
Game Ready's combination therapy has been shown to be effective in improving joint flexibility and range of motion by promoting tissue healing. This treatment can be a great option for those looking to alleviate discomfort and improve overall joint health.
Whether you're recovering from surgery or you're trying to manage chronic pain in your back or joints, ice compression therapy may be the advanced treatment you need. Contact NJSSW today to learn more about how this treatment can help you live an active life free of pain.
Game Ready Ice Compression Therapy is an advanced treatment technique that combines the advantages of modern cryotherapy (ice therapy) with the proven benefits of compression therapy. This clinically proven, synergistic approach is widely used in sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, and post-operative care to speed up recovery, alleviate pain and inflammation, and enhance rehabilitation.
Game Ready Ice Compression Therapy is an advanced treatment technique that combines the advantages of modern cryotherapy (ice therapy) with the proven benefits of compression therapy. This clinically proven, synergistic approach is widely used in sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics, and post-operative care to speed up recovery, alleviate pain and inflammation, and enhance rehabilitation.
NormaTec's compression therapy devices have undergone continuous refinement and improvement since their inception. The adjustable settings of their system enable users to regulate the intensity, duration, and pattern of compression, thereby enabling our skilled providers to tailor treatment to suit the specific requirements and comfort levels of each patient.
In the realm of holistic wellness, cupping therapy is a venerable and time-honored practice that has proven to be an effective technique for managing pain and enhancing blood flow. At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, we recognize the diverse benefits of cupping therapy, which we offer at both our Matawan and Marlboro, NJ locations.
This ancient technique creates suction on your skin using specialized cups that help promote blood flow, muscle relaxation, and pain relief.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, we believe that incorporating holistic treatments into physical therapy can greatly benefit our patients. As part of our efforts to alleviate stress and manage chronic pain or conditions, we offer cupping therapy as one of those holistic treatments. This modality has been proven effective and offers numerous benefits for physical therapy, which include:
Cupping therapy can help release muscle tension and relieve back pain. The suction from the cups releases fascial restrictions, decreases muscle tightness, and relieves muscle knots, providing relief from pain caused by muscular tightness or strain.
Our skilled practitioners and physical therapists use modern cupping devices and techniques to create consistent suction on the skin, which stimulates blood flow and encourages oxygen-rich blood to flow into muscles and tissues. This improved circulation can reduce inflammation, remove toxins, and promote healing.
Cupping therapy can relieve back pain by improving circulation, reducing muscle tension, and increasing lymphatic drainage. It's a natural and non-invasive approach that can improve mobility and quality of life.
Cupping therapy uses a gentle suction and pulling sensation that helps ease back pain and reduces stress by creating a calming effect on the body and mind, promoting physical and mental healing.
At NJ Sports Spine & Wellness, we always prioritize your well-being and offer comprehensive care tailored to your needs. With customized physical therapy tailored to your specific needs, we provide a drug-free, non-invasive, and highly effective treatment path for pain relief and recovery. From tried-and-true techniques to cutting-edge treatments, we're New Jersey's top choice for innovative physical therapy.
Take the first step towards a pain-free, vibrant life by contacting our office today. It all starts by scheduling your initial consultation. With our highly-trained and licensed specialists by your side, you can embrace a brighter, pain-free future.
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Photo Credit: Danielle MatosPhoto Credit: Danielle MatosPhoto Credit: Danielle MatosBrearley Varsity Soccer players in action.Photo Credit: Danielle MatosPreviousNext By Telina CuppariPublished September 16, 2024 at 7:46 PMLast updated September 16, 2024 at 7:47 PMKENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday Sept 14, the Brearley Varsity Girls Soccer Team played a fantastic game to get the 4-0 win at Highland Park.Highlights of the game from Head Coach Mario Della Fortuna...
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KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday Sept 14, the Brearley Varsity Girls Soccer Team played a fantastic game to get the 4-0 win at Highland Park.
Highlights of the game from Head Coach Mario Della Fortuna include:
Alexa Rivera scored two goals.
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MacKenzie Seifried and Juliana Ballesteros each had a goal for the Bears.
Sophie Centeno and Samantha Dias each had an assist. Ballesteros and Rivera also had an Assist.
Francesca Pavalano had 20 saves in the effort for Highland Park.
Jessica Martin and Shannon Simon each had four saves.
“Going to an away game early on a Saturday morning is never easy for a team ” Coach Mario Della Fortuna said. "The girls came together, supported each other, and played for each other. I am so proud of their hard work and effort. It was a well deserved win for them."
The team hopes to keep the momentum going when they travel to Johnson on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to take on the Crusaders at 4 p.m.
Go Bears!
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Chef Jackie Mazza helping a customer one day last week at DeeDee's, the newest restaurant in Highland Park. Mazza drew on her background as a baker and her time in the kitchen at the since-shuttered Fatto Americano in New Brunswick to create the perfect pizza crust.Owner Doug Schneider and chef Jackie Mazza are getting ready for Wednesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony at DeeDee's, Highland Park's newest restaurant on Raritan Avenue.Photo Credit: Chuck O'DonnellDeeDee's Pizza on Raritan Avenue in Highland Park was named after owner ...
Chef Jackie Mazza helping a customer one day last week at DeeDee's, the newest restaurant in Highland Park. Mazza drew on her background as a baker and her time in the kitchen at the since-shuttered Fatto Americano in New Brunswick to create the perfect pizza crust.
Owner Doug Schneider and chef Jackie Mazza are getting ready for Wednesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony at DeeDee's, Highland Park's newest restaurant on Raritan Avenue.Photo Credit: Chuck O'Donnell
DeeDee's Pizza on Raritan Avenue in Highland Park was named after owner Doug Schneider's mom, who was known to be a pretty good cook herself. Schneider is one of the most prominent restauranteurs in New Brunswick, where he owns four eateries.Photo Credit: Chuck O'Donnell
There are no shortage of flavors of pizza available at DeeDee's. Chef Jackie Mazza said she literally prayed to come up with the perfect crust recipe in the weeks leading up to the restaurant's soft opening on Oct. 1.Photo Credit: Chuck O'Donnell
Chef Jackie Mazza helping a customer one day last week at DeeDee's, the newest restaurant in Highland Park. Mazza drew on her background as a baker and her time in the kitchen at the since-shuttered Fatto Americano in New Brunswick to create the perfect pizza crust.Photo Credit: Chuck O'Donnell
Owner Doug Schneider and chef Jackie Mazza are getting ready for Wednesday's ribbon-cutting ceremony at DeeDee's, Highland Park's newest restaurant on Raritan Avenue.Photo Credit: Chuck O'Donnell
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HIGHLAND PARK – Chef Jackie Mazza emerges from the kitchen with a small pan of a dozen roni rolls – pepperoni-filled delights topped with a healthy sprinkling of cheese – that she is hoping to perfect so they can be added to the menu.
She’s been at this for weeks, trying to fine-tune the recipe for the pizza crust, test-tasting various cheeses and working to master the electric oven at DeeDee’s, the borough’s newest restaurant at 601 Raritan Ave.
When it’s suggested that most pizza joints don’t go through this amount of laborious effort, this amount of trial and error and trial again, to create the perfect pie, Mazza shrugs.
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“I’m not your typical pizza man. I mean, look at me,” she said, glancing down at her leopard-print UGGs. She is also wearing a matching headband – not exactly standard-issue chef’s gear.
As Mazza and the crew at DeeDee’s get ready for Tuesday's 3 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony that is scheduled to include an appearance from Mayor Elsie Foster, the search for the best-tasting food with the freshest ingredients on the market continues.
The guy with the trucker hat devouring a slice of sausage and pepper, the 40-something woman with the bubble vest munching on a slice of eggplant parm, the quarterback for the high school football team in his game jersey enjoying a slice of plain and the rest of the lunch crowd that bellied up to the tables and counters one day last week seemed blissful and blissfully unaware of all the work that has gone into creating this pizza in four weeks or so leading up to DeeDee’s soft opening on Oct. 1.
Mazza began by drawing on her background as a baker and using input from the staff members, some of whom had worked for DeeDee’s predecessor, Highland Pizza.
She started off with three different doughs, including one she used during her time in the kitchen at the since-shuttered Fatto Americano on George Street in New Brunswick.
“We kept weeding recipes out and tweaking things and playing with hydration percentages,” she said. “Where we landed was on a 72-hour dough. The dough will sit for 72 hours before we use it. It goes in the walk-in (refrigerator).”
Mazza said the dough will be combined with biga, which in cuisine parlance is a preferment containing flour, liquid and yeast. Itwill lend itself to the extensibility and the depth of flavors, and will create a lighter crumb structure for the pizza.
So, when you start with the crisp crunch of the crust and add the sweetness of the chiao tomatoes from Naples that go from vine to can in less than four hours, and the richness of the cheese made by gold standard Grande, owner Doug Schneider thinks it’s a recipe for success.
“I’m confident that Chef Jackie’s pizza really stands out, even surrounded by such quality shops,” said Schneider, who has established himself as one of New Brunswick’s premier restauranteurs with Tavern on George, Taka Taka, Clydz and the Olive Branch. “I think people could really taste the difference.”
One not-so-small ingredient at DeeDee’s is its fun 1990s nostalgic vibe – from a bright mural created under project manager Mike Simko that adorns the side of the building - to the 1990s music mix that plays inside the restaurant.
To paraphrase a popular Nineties hip-hop hit: more pizza, more happy people.
DeeDee's Pizza delivers within an eight-mile radius, including New Brunswick. Click here for more information.