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Stay Young by Running

For people who run regularly, you may be extending your disability-free, higher quality of life. When senior author, James Fries, began research on vigorous exercise in 1984, many scientists expected the results would do more harm than good. Some experts believed the long-term effect of serious running would be an onslaught of orthopedic injuries, with older runners suffering from chronic injury. But Fries believed it would improve quality of life and reduce the period at the end of a person's life where they couldn't carry out daily tasks on their own.



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A Natural Solution to Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

As a result of intensive research, treatments for osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease continue to emerge. Osteoarthritis is a common ailment that affects millions of Americans, with the knee being the most likely joint to be afflicted. As the disease progresses, the cartilage that normally cushions and lubricates the joint begins to degenerate. This leads to joint friction, inflammation, pain, stiffness, and eventually deformity.

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Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise

Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images designed to get the attention of smokers. The study is published in the journal Addiction.


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Protect Yourself From a Cold With Exercise

In the cold days of winter, seasonal cold infections continue to make their rounds, causing general distress and discomfort. However, there are ways to be proactive about your health - making exercise a daily part of your life can reduce the incidence of colds, according to an expert from the American College of Sports Medicine.


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Radical Cooling May Minimize Spinal Cord Damage

When a person breaks his or her neck, the delicate and vital nerve tissue of the spinal cord can be torn, setting in motion a cascade of dying nerves up and down the spine.

But a new technique that runs icy cold brine into the veins of spine injury victims to reduce their body temperature to 92 degrees for two days appears to hold promise to protect them from the cascading nerve damage and offer them hope to move and feel again.

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Chiropractic Helped U.S. Olympic Medal Count

A chiropractor who also was coach of the U.S. Olympic men's water polo team helped the group to win the silver medal in Beijing, in a match against Hungary, by providing members with daily chiropractic adjustments. "I can honestly say that without chiropractic, many Olympic athletes would not be able to perform to their potential," said Merrill Moses, the team's goalkeeper. "We take such a pounding on our bodies, especially in water polo, because it's a contact sport. I like to get a chiropractic adjustment every day just to keep my body healthy."



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Even a Little Exercise Confers Benefits

Your life can be changed - and extended - by just a little regular exercise, according to a report by a blue-ribbon U.S. panel. A commission empaneled by the federal Department of Health and Human Services says your most important exercise paraphernalia are your legs. The panel declares that a moderately paced half-hour walk five days a week will lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and many other disorders. And the benefit will be conferred even if you're overweight or obese - and regardless of your age, race or gender.



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One Simple Solution to Neck Pain: Good Posture

Treating and preventing chronic neck pain can often be successfully accomplished by something as simple as adopting correct posture while waking and sleeping. While the pain sufferer can treat the symptoms of frequent neck "cricks" with neck stretch exercises, painkillers or ice applications, the symptoms' root causes must be dealt with differently. These root causes often involve some kind of poor posture, says Dr. Brian Bruel, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation on the one hand, and anesthesiology and pain management on the other, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Posture violators might crouch over a desk all day long, slouch on a sofa while watching TV, or contort themselves while reading.



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High Impact Means High Bone Density for Children

High impact activities like jumping and skipping has been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents. A ten minute school based intervention, provided twice a week for eight months, greatly improved bone and muscle strength in healthy teenagers when compared to regular warmups. Physiotherapist Ben Weeks said the warm-up, which included high intensity jumps and lunges of gradually increasing complexity and repetition, was specifically designed to stimulate skeletal growth. By the end of the study, students worked up to about 300 jumps per session.



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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise. It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities. It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being.



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Herniated Disc and Bulging Disc Treatment Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

One of the main causes of pain and disease in the human body can be traced to an improper alignment of the vertebrae in your spinal column. This is called subluxation. Chiropractic medicine can relieve the pressure and irritation of the nerves and restore joint mobility through carefully applied pressure, massage and manual manipulation techniques. One of the most common diagnoses of chiropractic patients is a herniated and or bulging disc, so it is natural that chiropractors have cultivated an expertise in this area. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC of the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in Westchester, NY is a chiropractor applying such proven practices to the Westchester community.


Sciatica Bronx, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

A painful back can prevent you from enjoying and doing the things you once loved. If your back pain tends to be severe, accompanied by numbness, muscular weakness, and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg, you might be suffering from a series of symptoms known as sciatica. Generally, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body and can vary from shooting pain to intense burning sensations. When back pain becomes unbearable, many turn to risky surgery as a last resort. However, surgery doesn’t have to be your only option.  At the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is certified to treat and diagnose painful back and neck problems such as sciatica with advanced non-surgical spinal decompression. With an office located near the Bronx, New York area, Dr. Donath is specialized and board certified to use these innovative procedures and techniques to ensure you safe and effective results.


Golfer's Elbow White Plains, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Golfer's elbow or tennis elbow can happen to anyone who performs repeated bending arm movements. If you're feeling discomfort around the elbow joint that is keeping you away from your favorite activities it's time to get treatment. At Joint Effort Chiropractic, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC has extensive experience treating golfer's elbow and many other joint, muscle and tendon related injuries. For those in the White Plains, NY area relief is only a phone call away.


Spinal Decompression Dutchess County, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Have you or a loved one struggled with back or neck pain? Tired of finding your self relying on over-the-counter medications just to get through the day? Are you even considering surgery because no other treatment methods are effective? The team at Westchester Spinal Decompression Center wants you to know that there's a better way to treat chronic pain conditions. With the best non-invasive treatment techniques at his disposal, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC offers the families of Dutchess County, New York real hope to live a pain free life. Ready to end the subscription to chemical pharmaceuticals? Contact Dr. Donath today.


Chiropractor Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

If you are experiencing back pain, every movement can be extremely difficult. When getting out of bed hurts, or when you feel like your back pain is preventing you from enjoying life the way you used to, it is time for you to consider seeing a chiropractor. Only proper treatment can effectively take the pain away and prevent the pain from worsening. At Joint Effort Chiropractic, located in Westchester NY, near Greenburg, Dr. Jonathan Donath is committed to and specializes in treating back injuries. As a chiropractor, Dr. Jonathan Donath uses top of the line spinal decompression technology to help you put an end to chronic back pain.


Spinal Decompression Eastchester, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Does back pain get in the way of your daily activities? There is treatment available that can relieve your symptoms, without having to resort to an invasive surgical procedure. Spinal decompression therapy has proven its effectiveness in the countless New Yorkers who today live back-pain free. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Eastchester, NY, provides this non-surgical spinal decompression procedure. Dr. Donath's experience allows him to cater the procedure to meet the needs of each of his clients, bringing them the best possible results.


Back Pain Westchester

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Over eighty percent of Americans will experience Back Pain at some point in their lives. Although less than ten percent of this pain will become chronic, it is very important that you seek help for a reputed professional due to the intricate nature of the spinal system. If you live in or around Westchester, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC has years of professional experience in administering safe and effective nature care at their state of the art medical facility, Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. Both Dr. Donath and his team of experts will work with you every step of the way to ease your pain while increasing your functionality.


Spinal Decompression Mamaroneck, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

For back pain sufferers, a simple activity, like walking, can seem like a daunting task. There are a number of causes for back pain, therefore it is important to work with a doctor who is able to bring relief by addressing the root of the pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester has extensive experience in the field and is therefore able to offer the latest spinal decompression technology for his clients. Spinal decompression is an effective form of therapy in that it brings lasting relief in a non-surgical and minimally invasive way. Dr. Donath serves clients in the Mamaroneck, Westchester, NY area.


Custom Orthotics White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Custom orthotics is designed to keep your feet moving in the proper position, relieving pressure from your knees, hips, and back. Dr. Jonathan Donath in White Plains, New York is able to mold orthotic inserts to your feet to provide the very best possible support. Get your orthotics from the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center, not off the shelf at a generic shoe store.


Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565

Call: 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.


Injury Rehabilitation Exercise Program White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Have you been trying to lose that excess weight, but you just cannot get motivated? Let Dr. Jonathan Donath design an exercise program especially for you and watch the pounds melt away. With a tailored exercise plan from the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains, New York, you can be sure a plan will fit your specific needs.


Herniated Disc New Jersey

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Dr. Ronald Spiaggia

Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Injury Center

459 Watchung Avenue
Watchung, NJ 07069

Call: 888-897-4870

Dr. Spiaggia and his team at Performance Rehabilitation want nothing more than to leave their clients feeling satisfied and fully capable of performing activities that once seemed beyond their ability due to their condition. In order to achieve this desired effect, Dr. Spiaggia has combined his expertise with that of a massage therapist and physical therapist, to make certain that their clients receive effective integrative care that encompasses every end of treatment. Patients can receive a multitude of treatments according to what would best treat their individual set of symptoms. Regardless of the degree of complexity of their case, Dr. Spiaggia make it their main objective to develop a treatment plan that would best suit the specific needs of each client.


Chiropractor Scarsdale, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Back pain can be mild or severe, chronic or occasional. The majority of Americans at some point in their life will experience a form of back pain. The causes of back pain can vary from sports related injuries to compression of the spine. When your back pain prevents you from living an active life style or stops you from doing the things you once loved, professional help from a chiropractor may do your spine wonders. Chiropractic care is typically safe when employed correctly and skillfully. At Joint Effort Chiropractic, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC has successfully treated complicated and simple back problems alike, giving his patients the relief they need to continue living a comfortable life style. Dr. Donath offers his specialized services to those in the Scarsdale, Westchester NY area who are in need of safe and effective spinal care and treatment.


Pinched Nerve Bronx, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

A pinched nerve can have painful side effects, including sharp or burning pain, muscle weakness, and numbness. A pinched nerve is usually the result of too much pressure being applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. Once the pressure is relieved however, nerve function returns back to normal. However, if pressure persists, chronic pain and permanent nerve damage can develop as a result. At Joint Effort Chiropractic, located near the Bronx, New York area, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is dedicated to helping you completely restore the health of your spine.


Physical Therapy, Bergen County, NJ

 MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C.

MedWell, L.L.C. Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432

Call: (888) 820-2250

If you cannot enjoy the things you used to because of throbbing, aching, or soreness that is brought on by chronic back pain, let MedWell, L.L.C. Pain Relief and Physical Therapy Center in Midland Park, Bergen County , New Jersey, and their expert team of licensed physical therapists make it their mission to provide you with the proper treatment and fast results.


Frozen Shoulder White Plains, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

No one knows exactly what causes frozen shoulder, but if you're experiencing the aching pain and lack of mobility that accompanies it, you need treatment. At Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC is an experienced Chiropractor who can offer treatment that can increase your range of and decrease your pain.


Pain in the Back White Plains, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Even getting out of bed in the morning can be a daunting task for those suffering from pain in the back. At Joint Effort Chiropractic in White Plains, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS offers a chiropractic treatment called spinal decompression which can relieve many types of back pain. He has helped innumerable patients to reclaim their lives.


Orthotics White Plains, New York

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Joint Effort Chiropractic

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Custom Made Orthotics has a history of successfully alleviating/reducing a wide range of painful disorders. For those living in or around White Plains, New York, the facility with a growing reputation for excellence in Orthotics exists at Joint Effort Chiropractic. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC, MS and his entire staff will give you top of the line individual care in customizing the foot aesthetics needed to give you the results that you desire.


Spinal Decompression Greenburgh, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Back pain should not be something that prevents you from leading an active lifestyle. If you are not interested in constantly taking pain relief medication or undergoing a surgical procedure, there is a solution out their for you. Spinal decompression therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that has relieved countless New Yorkers of their back pain. Dr. Jonathan Donath at the Spinal Decompression Center of Westchester in the area of Greenburgh, Westchester, NY, provides this non-surgical spinal decompression procedure. He is an experienced and highly qualified leader in this field, who can be trusted to bring you back pain relief.


Back Pain Harrison, Westchester, NY

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Dr. Jonathan Donath

Westchester Spinal Decompression Center

1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10605

Call: 914-908-5562

Don't live your life in Harrison, Westchester, NY suffering from Back Pain. It's time to get relief, and live your life to the fullest. Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC can help the residents of Harrison, Westchester, NY with their back pain out of the more than 31 million Americans that are experiencing back pain at any given time, according to the American Chiropractic Association.