WELCOME

Active Spine and Joint Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to getting you out of pain and getting you active again.   Here we’ll share more information about what you can expect from our highly experienced medical practitioners as we treat your chronic pain.

Conquer Knee Pain: Ascend Stairs with Confidence through The Active Knee Method©
Chronic Knee Pain, Knee Pain Erica Milcarek Chronic Knee Pain, Knee Pain Erica Milcarek

Conquer Knee Pain: Ascend Stairs with Confidence through The Active Knee Method©

Are stairs your worst enemy due to nagging knee pain? We understand the struggles that knee pain can bring, especially when it comes to simple tasks like climbing stairs. But fear not, there are effective solutions to reduce knee pain and regain your mobility. Introducing The Active Knee Method©, a revolutionary approach that helps patients overcome chronic knee pain without resorting to drugs or surgery.

Read More
Gardening Tips to Prevent Back Pain: Cultivating Comfort in Your Green Space
Back Pain Erica Milcarek Back Pain Erica Milcarek

Gardening Tips to Prevent Back Pain: Cultivating Comfort in Your Green Space

Spring is here at last and many of us will be enjoying getting back into the garden again. Gardening is a wonderful hobby that allows you to connect with nature, beautify your surroundings, and even grow your own food. However, it can sometimes be a physically demanding activity, leading to body aches and pains. Don't let this discourage you from enjoying your garden! By following some simple tips and techniques, you can minimize discomfort and cultivate your green space with ease.

Read More
A Chiropractor Can Help with Knee Pain
Chiropractic, Knee Pain Erica Milcarek Chiropractic, Knee Pain Erica Milcarek

A Chiropractor Can Help with Knee Pain

When you hear chiropractor, you often think of back or neck pain. But a chiropractor can also help with knee pain. Understanding where your knee pain is coming from and what it means for your overall health are important steps in finding relief from it. Knee pain can have a serious impact on your quality of life.

What causes knee pain and where it comes from; what can a chiropractor do to help?

Read More
A Common Treatment for Knee Pain Might be Making it Worse
Erica Milcarek Erica Milcarek

A Common Treatment for Knee Pain Might be Making it Worse

A common treatment for some arthritis pain might actually be making the condition worse, according to two new studies. Hyaluronic acid may slow down the progression of knee osteoarthritis and alleviate long-term effects while offering symptomatic relief.

Read More
Secret: Flip Flops are Bad for your Body
Erica Milcarek Erica Milcarek

Secret: Flip Flops are Bad for your Body

Flip-flops (and many sandals) are bad for your feet, back, knees, and posture. And as your chiropractor, I need to remind you of the hidden dangers of flip-flops.

Here are five reasons to avoid flip flops…

Read More
So, you are bone on bone and need surgery… Now What?
Robert Olivieri Robert Olivieri

So, you are bone on bone and need surgery… Now What?

Have you recently been diagnosed with arthritis of the knee, or been told that you are “bone-on-bone”?

When patients are first diagnosed with osteoarthritis, it may feel overwhelming, You may be unsure of the best options to manage the painand to prevent further joint damage. And, while many are told that total knee replacement surgery is their only option for relief, there are alternatives that are important to explore before making the commitment to invasive and risky surgery.

So, does bone on bone mean eventual knee surgery? Not necessarily.

Read More