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.

Plantar Fasciitis is a common and often debilitating condition that create instense heel pain. There are many factors that can lead to this condition. But the great news is that plantar fasciitis is highly treatable with our insurance-covered treatment options.

Active Spine and Joint Institute is opening our third location this Fall in Marmora, New Jersey.

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…

Staying fit and healthy becomes more challenging as you get older. Joints begin to ache as a result of years of wear and tear, while reduced muscle mass can lead to balance problems. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help you address age-related aging changes and protect your health.

Did you know that 25% of your bones and muscles are located below the ankle?  With 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons, your feet are incredibly complex.

All parts of your body are linked together. And your feet are the foundation! Your feet are the foundation for your entire body. Your entire body is supported and balanced by your feet. They must be able to properly support your body; allow you to stand, walk, run, and jump; and absorb damaging shock that enters your body every time your heel hits the ground. 

That means, if you are having problems with your feet, your entire body will suffer.  You can experience pain in your knees, hips, and lower back when you have ongoing foot problems. Foot issues can also cause imbalance, poor posture, and more. Good foot health is essential for an active life.

Chances are, you came to our blog on your mobile device. And that means, you may also be suffering from tech neck.

The added pounds of pressure from the position we hold our heads in while scrolling through social media and our emails is creating pain in our neck, shoulders, back, giving us headaches, and creating misalignments in our entire spine.

Not all pain is caused by obvious injuries like broken bones or cuts. Some pain may stem from the myofascial tissues. These tough membranes are wrapped around your muscles to provide support and connect them to other parts of the body.

When myofascial tissue becomes stiff, it may restrict movement in both the muscles and joints. This can lead to joint and muscle pain. During myofascial release, your chiropractor will locate and release areas of myofascial tissue that are stiff and tight.

If walking around the grocery store is the most exercise you get in a week, you may be putting your health at risk. Inactivity is a factor in many health conditions, ranging from cancer to high blood pressure to osteoporosis. Fortunately, it's never too late to improve your health by becoming more active.

Adults should participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week, according to the recommendations.

The throbbing headaches that can cause eye and neck pain, blurred vision, nausea, and other debilitating pain for more than 37 million Americans. Migraines are often chronic, and the pain can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Anything from a bright screen, loud noises, or lack of food or water can all be triggers for migraines and tension headaches, or make them worse.

Many people believe that frequent migraines are normal. While common, they are not normal. If you experience migraines about 4 times a year due to stress or dehydration it’s not a reason for concern, but many people have much more frequent episodes.

It's Green Juice Day!

Benefits can include improved digestion, weight loss, reduced inflammation, and boosted immunity; as well as a creative way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.

You can now order your supplements through our website.

Read more about how to order online through Fullscript.

One of the most common questions we are asked is “Do you take insurance?” and the simple answer is YES. Our team at Active Spine and Joint is ready to review your insurance benefits with you and get you scheduled for our insurance-covered treatments.

The radiating pain that travels from your back down through your hip and into your leg is most likely sciatica. This pain impacts about four in ten people at some point. If you’re currently experiencing sciatica pain, these home sciatica exercises can help you to start feeling better today.

In this article, Jeff will demonstrate and explain three of the best sciatica exercises to do at home for pain relief. These sciatica exercises won’t take much time at all and they’ll provide you with instant pain relief.

As outside temperatures drop, your blood flow decreases, causing your muscles to tighten up. Not only does this increase stiffness in muscles and joints, but it also means more pain when you put pressure on sciatica-affected areas.

Since colder weather causes muscles to stiffen up, you are more prone to injury, and injuries can exacerbate an underlying condition, or increase inflammation which can make your sciatic pain worse.

Active Spine and Joint Institute is unlike any other clinic in the area. If you have not come in for a consultation for your chronic pain or neuropathy symptoms, here are 10 reasons why you should give us a call.

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.

Diabetes can damage your nerves over time, making it harder for the nerves to carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body. The nerve damage is called neuropathy. Those with diabetes may suffer from complications like nerve damage, which could prevent you from feeling the pain of an injury in your feet. The practitioners at Active Spine and Joint can help you take control of your neuropathy symptoms before they get worse.

With peripheral neuropathy, the cooler temperatures can make your symptoms worse. As with neuropathy, there is a lack of blood flow to the nerves in your hands and feet and this can be worsened with cold weather. When the temperature drops, your blood vessels will constrict and the result is less blood to your nerves, and less blood may mean more pain and numbness.

What can you do if the cold weather is making your neuropathy symptoms worse?