Basically your “core” is all of the muscles that surround your organs in your abdomen. The abdominal muscles (the front) are the ones most associated with “the core”, but your diaphragm (the top), pelvic floor (the bottom), and some muscles in your back (the back)...
Your back is made up of bones (the vertebrae, or spinal column, which protects your spinal cord) and muscles. The vertebrae are stacked like blocks; the spinal cord runs down the middle, and between the vertebrae nerves extend from the spinal cord to the left and right....
Back Pain Facts & StatisticsAlthough chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. (1)A few interesting facts about back pain: Low back pain...
On Tuesday, May 14th, Drs. Jason Levy & Courtney Centrelli performed a hands-on foam roller workshop for members of Paramount Multi Sport Club. The workshop taught members how to use a foam roller for Optimal Performance and Injury Prevention. By attending this workshop, members learned...
Come see two of APRC’s doctors speak at St. Barnabas, Dr. Jessica & Dr. Vincenza.Visit this link for the PDF to the event: https://aprcnj.com/pdf/20130529_Plantar_Faciitis.pdf ...
Dr. Jessica Merker-Levy, DPM, was recently appointed the Team Podiatrist for the New York Red Bulls, Major League Soccer (MLS). Dr. Jessica Merker-Levy has proven herself to the team and has a record for success as a podiatrist. She is looking forward to serving the...
The Cold Hard Facts on Major Soft Tissue InjuriesFact: Soft tissue injuries include ligament sprains, muscle strains, tendonitisFact: There are 4 stages to soft tissue healing –1) Initial active swelling (0 - 72 hours, loss of motion and increase of pain)2) Inflammation (Day 3 -...
The Doctors at APRC working on Mapso Club members after the E. Murray Todd Half Marathon (3/3/13)...
Put injuries behind you by working this key—but often neglected—muscle group.https://m.runnersworld.com/workouts/glute-strength...
Sitting – Worst Exercise Ever!Sitting is an exercise? In your traditional sense of the word, it might not be. But it certainly feels like an exercise to all your spinal stabilizer muscles from your neck to your low back! And just like any exercise where...
How to Treat Blisters Blisters, especially those on the feet, are caused by increased friction from rubbing, most commonly from shoes. They first start out as a burning, red soars and then puff up with fluid. There are different types of blisters and are not all...
The sports chiropractors at APRC are looking forward to the 2013 Mapso Triathlon Club season to begin!...
This is a great article discussing how "Brain research confirms that physical activity - moving, stretching, walking - can actually enhance the learning process."https://www.nemours.org/content/dam/nemours/www/filebox/service/preventive/nhps/pep/braininmind.pdf...
This is a great article for athletes to read:https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/for-athletes-risks-from-ibuprofen-use/...
[caption id="attachment_514" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Dr. Jason Levy with Dr. Anthony Iselborn (Jacksonville Jaguars Chiropractor)[/caption]...
We here at APRC would like to share with you a little secret that has a big impact on your daily life – Movement! Most people understand that exercise and moving around is great to stay in shape and to lose weight, but there is...
Dear APRC Patients,We sincerely hope that you and your family are okay from the storm. Here is an informative newsletter titled "The Importance of a Strong Butt". We hope you enjoy!Strong gluteal muscles are extremely important. This goes for the general population to the seasoned...
Dear APRC Patients,We hope you are enjoying the crisp Autumn air and enjoying the Fall Foliage. As you know, the doctors at APRC are committed to helping you live the best possible life. We want you to experience optimal health and performance. With this in...
The "flip flop guy" will need a podiatrist (and a chiropractor) after this Marathon! It is hard enough on your body to walk in flip flops, imagine running. Since the flip flop is not closed your body works overtime to hold the shoe onto your...
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So guess who is in the running for Suburban Essex "Best of Essex 2012" for Best Chiropractor/Physical Therapy????If you guessed our office...
APRC's Chiropractors, Drs. Centrelli, Levy, and Teytelbaum attended a NeuroKinetic Therapy seminar the weekend of 6/2/12 and learned another technique to help athletes and patients to increase their function and performance! The therapy utilizes specific muscle testing and establishes where one's weaknesses or strengths...
