Bergen County Chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, recommends light strengthening and stretching exercises to help relieve lower back pain. According to Dr. Ferraro, muscles that are exercised often can utilize oxygen more efficiently, which helps them become stronger and healthier overtime.

With specific focus on the back, strengthening the muscles that support the spine, the stomach, back and leg muscles, can reduce pressure on spinal discs and prevent disc injury. In addition to strengthening exercises, those with lower back pain can also benefit from aerobic exercises such as walking or swimming. Aerobic exercise helps muscles use oxygen more efficiently. Muscles that frequently receive oxygen-rich blood stay healthier.

Dr. Ferraro is quoted, “Most low back pain can get better if patients stay active. Patients whose low back pain prevents them from being active need to seek professional treatment.”

Dr Ferraro’s Bergen County Chiropractic office offers a variety of treatment programs which can combine chiropractic care and physical therapy to help strengthen and alleviate low back pain so that patients can resume most normal activities. Patients that avoid treatment or activity because of pain can be causing much more serious harm to their back. Too little activity can lead to loss of flexibility, strength, and endurance, and then eventually to more pain.

Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with chronic back pain with many different treatment options. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com.

About Dr. Ferraro

NJ Chiropractor Dr. Ferraro, D.C. specializes in the multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions. His practices throughout New Jersey provide patients in Bergen and Monmouth County with comprehensive care for back, neck, leg, arm, and nerve conditions.

Dr. Ferraro, D.C. has over 14 years of experience in the chiropractic field and has become nationally recognized for his extensive work using non-surgical decompression technology along with being certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA).

Dr. Ferraro’s blog: http://spinaldecompression-nj.com

Non surgical relief of herniated or ‘slipped disc’ injuries are available at the office of Bergen County chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro.  The Saddle Brook, NJ office offers non-invasive and non-surgical treatment options to treat pain associated with herniated discs.

A disc herniation is a displaced portion of the center part or nucleus of the disc that is pushed through a tear in the outer layer or annulus of the disc.  Pain results when irritating substances are released from this tear and also if the fragment touches or compresses a nearby nerve.  Disc herniation has some similarities to degenerative disc disease and discs that herniate are often in an early stage of degeneration.  Herniated discs are common in the low back or lumbar spine.

Two non-surgical treatment options available for NJ patients include spinal decompression therapy and PRP injections.

Spinal Decompression Therapy

With a very high success rate, Spinal Decompression Therapy helps keep patients out of the operating room and back on their feet without weeks of downtime. Published literature has shown a 92% success rate in treating disc injuries with decompression therapies, and Dr. Ferraro says that the vast majority of his patients have made a full recovery after decompression therapy.

During Spinal Decompression Therapy, patients are placed in a harness that keeps them in a stable position while a computer-controlled series of stretches targets specific areas of the spine.  The duration of the therapy session is approximately 25 minutes, with patients receiving a series of 20-25 sessions over a period of 7-8 weeks.  Dr. Ferraro offers decompression therapy in conjunction with manual treatments and physical therapy for maximum effectiveness.

Platelet Rich Protein (PRP) Injections

Platelet Rich Protein (PRP) injections is a cutting-edge medical technique that uses the patient’s own blood to help them heal. Since the solution being injected into the patient comes from his or her own body, there is very low risk for transmissible infection or allergic reaction. Additionally, early research has shown such positive results that it may be a way to avoid surgery and a lengthy recovery. Affiliated medical doctors at Dr Ferraro’s office perform the treatment.

Platelet Rich Protein injections have shown success in treating a variety of ailments including chronic back pain, degenerative disc disease, nerve inflammation, bursitis, joint pain and more.

Dr Ferraro and the superb clinical staff of physical therapists and medical doctors can help treat mild to severe disc herniations where surgery is either not recommended or unwanted by the patient. These types of cases often require some form of non surgical therapy in conjunction with Chiropractic care, hands on physical therapy, and pain management as needed.

For more information, please call the office of Dr Ferraro at 973-478-2212.

There is exciting news regarding lower back pain.  In many recent studies, acupuncture proved to be just as effective in treating lower back pain as conventional treatments.  That’s why we are thrilled to offer acupuncture therapy at our Bergen County office.  So many patients have experienced dramatic results using acupuncture therapy and in some instances we have combined acupuncture with rehabilitation and chiropractic care to provide patients with immediate relief from back pain.

If you suffer from lower back pain, you know how debilitating it can be.  It can be hard to stand or sit for long periods of time without experiencing pain.

At our Bergen County Chiropractic office, our NJ Certified Acupuncturist Jill Choriazzo, can effectively treat lower back pain with acupuncture therapy.

Using Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain at our Bergen County Office

When you come to our Bergen County office, our certified acupuncturist, Jill, will ask you a few questions and assess your condition thoroughly.  Your acupuncture therapy will consist of using hair-like needles that are inserted along the pathway of the pain.  Other points in the body may also be used depending on the severity of your pain and your pain triggers.

Acupuncture can put an end to the vicious cycle of spasms and pain experienced by many patients.

Many of our NJ patients have already experienced the benefits of using acupuncture to treat lower back pain.  Additionally, acupuncture has a long clinical history of effectively treating pain.  In 1997, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) officially recognized acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for pain.

Learn more about acupuncture for lower back pain.

If you suffer from sciatica pain, you know how debilitating it can be.  At our Bergen County Chiropractic office, our NJ Certified Acupuncturist Jill Choriazzo, can effectively treat sciatic pain with acupuncture therapy.

Sciatica is pain in the lower extremity (back, glutes and legs) resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain of sciatica is typically felt from the low back (lumbar area) to behind the thigh and radiating down below the knee. Sciatic pain can be relieved with acupuncture therapy.

Using Acupuncture for Sciatic Pain at our NJ Office

When you come to our Bergen County office, our certified acupuncturist, Jill, will ask you a few questions and assess your condition thoroughly.  Your acupuncture therapy will consist of using hair-like needles that are inserted along the pathway of the pain.  Other points in the body may also be used depending on the severity of your pain and your pain triggers.

Acupuncture, which strengthens connective tissue and facilitates muscular relaxation, is utilized to strategically treat the deeper muscles of the lower extremity as well as the tendinomuscular aspects of the spine.   It can put an end to the vicious cycle of spasms and pain experienced by many patients.

Many of our NJ patients have already experienced the benefits of using Acupuncture to treat Sciatica.  Additionally, acupuncture has a long clinical history of effectively treating sciatic like pain.  In 1997, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) officially recognized acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for pain and sciatica.

Learn more about our acupuncture services on our website: StopBackandNeckPain.com

Prominent Bergen County chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, is pleased to expand the scope of his chiropractic care center to include a comprehensive offering of traditional and alternative back pain treatments.  Dr. Ferraro welcomes Jill Chiorazzo, a licensed acupuncturist, to his Saddle Brook, NJ office.

Acupuncture has proved to be a highly effective therapy for back pain. Several published studies have found that acupuncture can help reduce chronic back pain and greatly improve daily function and many of Dr Ferraro’s NJ patients already know this to be true.  Dr. Ferraro often recommends acupuncture therapy as an adjunct treatment to maximize pain relief.    Dr Ferraro offers a full range of back pain treatments including spinal decompression therapy, trigger point therapy, physical therapy and more.

Acupuncture Offers Quick Relief from Back Pain

According to Dr Ferraro, Acupuncture continues to gain popularity because it is an effective treatment of acute and chronic backache. “Acute pain can often be cleared up in a few sessions. More treatments may be needed if there is an underlying deficiency, or reoccurring problem, however most patients report feeling some relief within the first few visits,” says Dr Ferraro.

To learn more about acupuncture for back pain or to schedule an appointment with Jill at Dr Ferraro’s Bergen County office, call 973-478-2212.

Bergen County spinal disc doctor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, explains the term “slipped disc”, as well as how to detect and treat this condition also known as herniated disc. NJ patients with spinal disc injuries should know that discs don’t, in fact, actually “slip.” They either become herniated or bulge out between the vertebrae. A herniation is actually displaced gelatinous fluid that migrates from the center part of the disc through a tear in the outer layers of the disc.

Pain is caused from irritating chemical substances being released from the tear in the outer layer of the disc as well as mechanical compression of  a nearby nerve root. Herniated discs are very common in the low back and neck or lumbar and cervical spine. Degenerative disc disease can also cause many of the same symptoms.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, known for treating spinal disc injuries in NJ, explains that there are many factors that cause discs to herniate. Lifestyle choices are a very common factor; smoking, lack of regular exercise and inadequate nutrition/hydration can all contribute to poor disc health. Poor posture, daily wear and tear, injury or trauma, and incorrect lifting or twisting can also contribute to spinal disc injuries. If the disc is already weak, a simple strain such as coughing or bending can cause it to herniate.

Do You Have A Herniated Disc Injury?

Detecting a herniated disc needs a well trained Physician who performs Orthopedic and Neurological testing as well as an MRI for true confirmation. Herniated discs are more commonly found to affect people between the ages of 30 and 40 but can truly affect anyone from the teen athlete to the Geriatric patient. A telltale symptom is pain in the area of the herniation that may radiate across the hips or into the buttocks as well as possibly into the arms and hands. Numbness or radiating pain to the upper or lower extremities can also be common symptoms.

The NJ spinal disc doctors at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation as well as the superb clinical staff of Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists can help treat mild to severe disc herniations where surgery is either not recommended or unwanted by the patient. These type of cases often require some form of spinal decompression therapy (offered by Dr. Ferraro, ) in conjunction with Chiropractic care, hands on Physical Therapy, Acupuncture and Pain Management as needed.

Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with spinal disc pain. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about spinal disc pain, herniated discs or treating any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212

Saddle Brook NJ Chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how sciatica is caused, and offers methods to treat the pain.

Sciatica is a term that refers to pain in the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in your body. The sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. Saddle Brook chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, explains that this nerve is responsible for controlling many of the muscles in your lower legs, as well as providing feeling in your thighs, legs and feet.

Many Saddle Brook chiropractic patients experience sciatica as a sign that there is an underlying problem putting pressure on a nerve in the lower back. Most commonly, the cause of this is a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. Piriformis syndrome is another common cause, the piriformis being the muscle that lies directly over the sciatic nerve. If this muscle is tight or has a spasm, it can cause sciatic pain. Very commonly, sitting on a wallet in the back pocket can cause this type of sciatic pain.

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A tell-tale sign of sciatica is a radiating pain from the lower (lumbar) spine down the buttock to the back of the legs. Other symptoms are numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. Saddle Brook chiropractic patients should be aware that this pain can come in a wide variety of feelings such as a sharp, burning sensation or a long, excruciating discomfort. It is also a pain that often starts gradually and increases with time.

Saddle Brook chiropractor Dr. Peter Ferraro can help with sciatic pain in a number of ways. It can be relieved through a combination of stretches, a deep tissue massage of the piriformis muscle and regular chiropractic care. If it is from chronic lower back pain, a trigger point injection can be beneficial as well. This is when a medical professional injects a small amount of anesthetic into the affected muscle to break the spasm cycle.

Dr. Ferraro can help effectively treat sciatic pain. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating sciatica by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com .

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Saddle Brook Chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how upper back and neck pain is caused, and how chiropractic care can effectively treat these conditions.

The neck is very susceptible to injury, given that it has to support a 14-16 pound head on a daily basis. It does not take much force to disrupt the delicate balance that the muscles, stabilizers and tendons have in relation to how they carry this weight. Any factors, such as an accident, poor posture, or stress can severely affect this area and cause upper back and neck pain.

Saddle Brook Chiropractor Helps Treat Whiplash

Saddle Brook chiropractic patients should know that the most common injury to the neck and upper back is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head and results in the damage of soft tissue and supporting muscles in the neck and upper back. It can happen during a car accident, sports injury, and are not always detectible right away as sometimes it takes weeks to develop. Chiropractic care is a great way to alleviate symptoms and help heal damage caused by whiplash.

Poor posture is a very common, every-day factor in upper back and neck pain. A simple movement such as reading in bed with your neck resting the wrong way can lead to pain, headaches, and even more extreme, serious problems in the long run.

A constant forward-head placement is common for upper back and neck pain found in Saddle Brook chiropractic patients, especially those who sit at a computer for a good part of the day. Dr. Peter Ferraro suggests keeping your head in a neutral position with your back supported, keep your knees slightly lower than your hips, and keeping your arms supported if possible.

Stress is yet another factor that can seriously affect upper back and neck muscles. ‘Muscle guarding’ is something that happens when a human is in defense mode, and since we are not exposed to such danger, stress causes the same effect. An increase in activity level and deep breathing exercises are things that your chiropractor can coach you on.

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Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with your upper back and neck pain to reduce long-term injury and strain on your muscles, tendons, and overall flexibility. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating upper back and neck pain or any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com.  You can also follow Dr Ferraro’s blog at: http://spinaldecompression-nj.com/