FBRC Health Updates

Electronic Device Use Places Added Pressure On The Cervical Joints Past research has shown that looking downward at screens and electronic devices places added stress on the posterior neck and shoulder muscles, increasing the risk for neck pain. In this study, investigators looked at the effects of neck flexion on the cervical joints of eight…

A Brisk Walk Is Better Than a Slower Walk Fanwood chiropractor Eric Chludzinski explains why a brisk walk is better than a slower walk.

Is This Why Osteoarthritis Is More CommonIn The Knees and Hips? Is This Why Osteoarthritis Is More Common in the Knees and Hips? It is generally accepted that cartilage can’t repair itself from injury and wear-and-tear because it lacks its own blood supply. However, a new study has found evidence that human cartilage can, to…

Facial Pain Caused By The Neck? Dysfunction in the neck is known to either cause or contribute to headaches and jaw pain. Now a recent case study finds that facial pain can have a cervical origin. In the study, a patient reported persistent facial pain that developed in conjunction with muscle stiffness in the upper…

Manual Therapy Benefits Patients With Shoulder Pain in Fanwood Subacromial impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become inflamed or irritated as they pass through the subacromial space, which can lead to pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder. In a study involving 26 patients with acute subacromial impingement syndrome, researchers…

Onions and Garlic May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk In a new study, researchers found that women between the ages of 30 and 79 who ate higher amounts of alliums, such as onion and garlic, had a 67% lower risk for breast cancer than participants who seldom or never ate these foods. The research team notes…