There are three primary types of herniated discs, named for their region in the spine: lumbar, thoracic or cervical. Each region shares the load of your body weight and allows for range of motion; intervertebral discs are the shock absorbers, a central component to the essential functioning of your body. A structure subject to as…

A herniated disc is a serious sounding injury: indeed, the pain caused by a herniated disc leads many people to seek out surgery as an option for correcting the problem. Most commonly, however, the disc will naturally heal itself in a matter of weeks to months. For some lucky people, they may not experience even…

We frequently treat patients who complain of back pain with no discernible cause. Chronic low back pain is annoying at the very least, and if it is impacting your quality of life negatively, it should be addressed. When people are suffering from non-specific low back pain, we aim to improve pain by establishing and maintaining…

In the immediate aftermath of an automobile accident, the extent of damage to your body can be hard to determine alone. Adrenaline, the hormone responsible for preparing your body for high-stress situations, has a numbing effect on pain that will wear off in the days following the accident. Symptoms of underlying damage may not manifest…

Migraines: debilitating, unpredictable and unruly. Their intensity is well known and they can last for days with associated symptoms that include nausea and light sensitivity, dizziness and lack of appetite, leaving you feeling physically exhausted. The causes of migraines are as varied and elusive as their cures, but researches know that migraine headaches are related…

At Associates in Chiropractic, we are experts in treating headaches derived from musculoskeletal causes. This includes cervicogenic headaches, which are caused by abnormalities of the neck joints and misalignment of the cervical vertebrae. People will live for years with what they consider “normal headaches,” never understanding that their head pain is related to their neck.…

There is no secret: demanding jobs and lifestyles take their toll on the body and mind. Though some people may be more resistant than others, tension builds up over time in anyone leading a high-pressure life. A common sign of stress is the tension headache. Muscles in the neck, back and shoulders react to stress…

At Associates In Chiropractic, we are motivated to help people who have suffered injuries on the job in the Clifton area. We constantly witness the debilitating effects of jobs that require sitting and standing for long hours every day. You may be experiencing pain in the back, neck or head and not know the cause.…

At Associates in Chiropractic, we specialize in treating injuries sustained from automobile accidents. If you have recently been in a car accident, you can be faced with an overwhelming amount of fallout: insurance claims, police reports, monetary considerations, a hurricane of phone calls and paperwork. It is easy to see why some people neglect the…

The spine is constantly in movement throughout the day, causing general wear and tear to the soft tissues. These tissues include any material that is not bone: ligaments, tendons, and muscles become worn and torn and benefit greatly from regular attention. At Associates in Chiropractic we have a range of methods that treat the soft tissues. Percussive massage is…