Faustino Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centers

05/11/2017

Lauren and Nicole lost their Dad.  Patti lost a husband.  I lost a best friend. Tom Faustino passed away on April 12th, 2017, after a stroke and massive heart attack, at the age of 55.  With Tom's passing, he not only left two lovely little girls, and a fantastic mom, he also unfortunately left...

03/22/2017

Low back pain (LBP) is a reality in most of our lives at one point or another. It can range from being a “nag” to being totally disabling. Let’s look at some exercises for the

03/20/2017

Children have been treated by chiropractors for spinal problems ever since chiropractic was founded in 1895 and neck pain is no exception. Neck pain is surprisingly common in kids, though not quite as common as

02/25/2017

Whiplash and treatment. Does it matter?

When a person is involved in a car accident, the inevitable question comes up: should I see a doctor? In most cases, the answer is yes. But why is this important?

A collision between two vehicles imparts a considerable amount of force on the body and spine. Even in low-speed collisions, the forces add up to several times the force of gravity. So what does this mean? It means your body generally cannot resist such large forces without being injured. These injuries may be minor, such as a muscle strain or more substantial, involving stretching of the disks and ligaments of the spine.

Will these injuries always cause pain right after the collision? Only if there is severe damage to tissues will you experience immediate pain after a collision. In fact, having instant severe pain is a good indicator that you suffered a severe trauma. But most low speed collisions do not produce this type of instantaneous and intense pain. Instead, the person may feel “shaken up” or a little stiff. Unfortunately, many patients interpret this stiffness as nothing more than a simple muscle strain and do not seek medical or chiropractic attention. Up to two weeks can go by before you start to feel the effects of a whiplash injury. This is why it is important to see a doctor immediately to see if things are truly okay following an accident.

Only a doctor can examine your spine, pressing on different structures and seeing if your movements are fluid, pain-free and symmetrical. You will find it difficult to do this type of examination on yourself. In addition, x-rays may be needed to see the posture and alignment of your cervical spine. If you had radiating pain or symptoms of a brain injury, then an MRI may also be needed to see the soft tissues that x-rays cannot detect.

Without these types of important examinations it is hard to say if you’ve been injured significantly following an accident. Treatment delay, if you have been injured, will not help to get you back to health quickly. In fact, if you limited your activities and neck movements, this could impair your function down the road. Simply taking pain medications to restore the alignment of your spine will not be enough.

02/10/2017

According to the World Health Organization, headaches are among the most common disorders of the nervous system affecting an estimated 47% of adults during the past year. Headaches place a significant burden on both quality

01/28/2017

01/28/2017

The short answer is yes. But let's look at how the neck is injured in whiplash and why a trauma from years earlier can produce symptoms today. Even in more moderate motor vehicle collisions with substantial

01/27/2017

Below is one of many schemes which can tackle APN - anterior pelvic tilt. But if you understand the rationale behind it you can choose which...

01/26/2017

A short animated video of Psoas action can be viewed here.


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12/23/2016

To the people who have entrusted their spinal health to me and chosen me as their Doctor of Chiropractic, i say:

09/12/2016

Posted this last year, but think it's worth a reposting.

New patient to Chiropractic and to our NJ office today comes in and puts her purse on the chair. She proceeds to ask " do your crack necks?" i respond No i gently adjust the spine. Do you use the twisting type adjustment i saw done to my sister (shows me a violent twisting of her hands left and right) as she takes a step towards her purse which i reply No (as i take a step toward the door) I adjust babies of all ages and can adapt my adjustments to fit any patients needs. She takes another step towards her purse as i counter step towards the door. I see whats going on, she doesn't. She about to run. I have the door blocked. In my calming nature i say look at you, your about to run. She is terrified, i talk her down , we talk about chiropractic adjustments and the importance of having your spine checked for subluxations, and start with pelvic and work my way up to her neck. She now has trust in me and allows me to adjust her cervicals. They move real easy and i didn't have to peal her off the ceiling. She says WOW my neck actually feels better already. Like always, i tell the new patient don't tell me tell someone else that you know who may need my care. We laughed about our tap dance and scheduled her next appointment. Bottom line is both the Doctor and the patient need to be on the same page if regaining ones spinal health is the goal. An educated patient is a good patient.