East Bay Chiropractic Wellness P.C.

Dr. Martin Marmorale

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

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It’s no secret that we’re more likely to experience back pain as we get older. The days of being able to fall asleep on a couch consequence free are gone, and even if we catch ourselves slipping on ice, it could take days, if not weeks, for the resulting pain in our backs to go away. However, some of the pain we end up experiencing could signify something more long-term.

There are a number of chronic back problems that we can develop over time, one of which is known as degenerative disc disease. So how serious is it?

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Does Cold Weather Cause Back Pain?

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It’s common for people to blame the weather on their aching joints, but is it really the weather to blame? There have been many studies conducted to try and understand the connection between the outdoor climate and people’s bodies, but nothing definitive has yet come of it. There is a definite connection between weather and back pain, though it is as yet unclear as to the specifics of that relationship.

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Winter Driving Tips

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It’s winter again on Long Island, which means many cold days ahead with sporadic snow storms and ice that can linger on the roads for days at a time. This can lead to some hazardous driving conditions that are sometimes hard to notice at first.

One of the biggest dangers is black ice, which can be difficult to see and quickly put you and those around you in jeopardy. Even if you avoid an accident, the sudden jerking motions, as a result, could cause back problems for the foreseeable future. In fact, more than 135,000 Americans suffer injuries related to icy roads every year.

Avoiding icy hazards on the road is a must every winter on Long Island. So, what are some winter driving tips to help keep you and those around you safe?

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Can The Graston Treatment Treat TMJ?

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The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is the pair of joints on the sides of your head that connect your jaw to your skull so your mouth can function properly. Unfortunately, like any part of your body, you can develop a disorder around your TMJ that causes pain, which is known as TMD for short. This could result from an injury, arthritis, bad habits like grinding your teeth, or even some diseases.

Now that we know some of the causes of a TMJ disorder, what can you do to experience relief from the jaw pain and discomfort?

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Do My Pillow and Mattress Affect My Back Health?

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We’ve all been there. You wake up in the morning, your back feels tight, or your neck seems stiff and a little “off.” You may shrug it off, saying, “I guess I slept funny,” but is that really the case? Did you accidentally twist yourself into an odd position in your sleep, or is the problem actually your pillow or mattress?

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Whiplash and the Graston Technique®

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Neck strain caused by a forceful, fast back-and-forth motion is called “whiplash” because the motion resembles the cracking of a whip. Whiplash injuries are most commonly associated with rear-end car accidents, but it can result from sports accidents, trauma, or other similar jolting injuries.

The Graston Technique® is a manual therapy classified as an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization treatment. The Graston treatment can be used to treat whiplash, along with other conditions.

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