Acupuncture and Cupping to Treat Low Back Pain

Posted by Elite Spine on June 2, 2017

Acupuncture and Cupping to Treat Low Back Pain

Acupuncture and cupping are therapies used to treat chronic low back pain. Low back pain causes great discomfort and difficulty to those plagued by it. Any relief makes getting through the day easier. While exercise and strengthening is helpful there are other options. Chiropractic care can be a great idea. In addition acupuncture is a sought after technique for easing low back pain. Totowa acupuncturists at Elite Spine and Sports Care implement both acupuncture and cupping to treat chronic low back pain.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an Chinese traditional medicinal method that uses needles to channel energy in the body. This form of medicine is considered non-traditional and dates back more than 2,000 years. Chinese medicine believes in energy patterns in the body. This energy is called qi (“chee”) and keeping it flowing properly is the premise of acupuncture. While non-traditional, this form of medicine has gained in both popularity and acceptance in recent decades. As a result, acupuncture is now a proven solution to addressing lower back pain in many people with many conditions. At Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa, our trained acupuncturists are knowledgeable about energy within the body. As a result, their goal is to alleviate lower back pain through their acupuncture treatments.

What is cupping?

Cupping is a method of Chinese medicine used for the treatment of chronic, pain related conditions. Cupping involves placing cups or jars on the skin. These cups and jars are typically made of glass, bamboo, and plastic. The purpose of the cups is to create a vacuum on the skin by sucking out the air. The effect of this is the pulling of tissue into the cup. Furthermore this suctioning promotes circulation. Because of this the end result is pain relief. Cupping removes “heat” from an area in the body by pulling the toxins out that are present in the body tissue in the area of the cupping.

If you suffer from lower back pain you should enlist the services of Passaic County physical therapists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists at Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa. Our educated, experienced, and knowledgeable staff can utilize their skills to address the cause of your chronic low back pain while providing treatment options that will address the pain at the same time.

Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa NJ offers an approach based on the functional model and the dynamic use of manual medicine into physical therapy and rehabilitation. We believe that optimal health and performance can be attained through proper stability by enabling correct function via mobility of joints and corresponding muscles.

TMJ Disorder Leads to Other Issues

Posted by Elite Spine on May 24, 2017

TMJ Disorder Can Lead to Other Issues

TMJ disorder therapy — Elite Spine & Sports Care of Totowa, physical therapy specialists

TMJ Disorder can lead to major issues and severe pains. These issues include neck pain, ear pain, and headaches. Other side effects include locked jaw, difficulty opening a jaw, biting issues, and clicking/popping sounds when you bite. Treating TMJ is essential to avoid developing these issues or further problems. Your NJ physical therapist will be instrumental in evaluating your TMJ and addressing it head-on.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is in the jaw, offering a complex movement that includes both a hinge and a slide. The bones connected to the joint have cartilage and a shock absorbing disc between them. The cartilage and the disc are what keep the movement of the TMJ operating smoothly. When the cartilage or the disc are worn or out of place there can be issues. Likewise if the joint has received a blow, the TMJ can be out of whack or damaged. Regardless of what the damage is, when there is damage to the TMJ it can be annoying at best and extremely painful at worst.

Treatment for TMJ

TMJ Disorder can be treated with medicine to deal with the pain but addressing the pain and trying to get rid of it is a better plan of action. In extreme cases surgery is the answer. Before trying surgery, however, it is always best to try physical therapy. Physical therapy for TMJ can start with something as simple as heat and ice. Ultrasound is another productive form of physical therapy. Our Passaic County physical therapists will also offer exercises to stretch and strengthen jaw muscles.

Passaic County Physical Therapy

The experienced Totowa NJ physical therapists at Elite Spine and Sports Care employ the latest techniques to help with your TMJ pain. We will treat the TMJ pain outside the face to release specific muscles. TMJ pain has a deep connection with facial and neck muscles. As result the overuse of muscles compensating can cause referral pain and headaches. Totowa NJ physical therapy can be instrumental in determining the root cause of your TMJ Disorder and the treatment and physical therapy that will address it.

Massage Therapy

Posted by Elite Spine on February 23, 2017

Massage Therapy | Elite Spine & Sports Care Of Totowa Physical Therapy

Massage therapy is a fantastic tool for both treatment and prevention of injuries. Massage relaxes muscles, strengthens muscles, and improves circulation. That is why we make massage therapy an integral part of Passaic County physical therapy services. Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa has experienced massage therapists that can help your body recover by focusing on areas of concern.

Massage is known to many as an opportunity to relax, a luxury of sorts, yet for others massage therapy is a necessary element to physical therapy and overall well-being. Passaic County massage therapists can address tired and overworked muscles that are acting up as a reaction to repetitive motion, poor posture, or excessive use. Regardless of how you look at massage therapy it should be acknowledged that it can be helpful for both healthy bodies and those facing rehabilitation. Rehabilitating an injury is a process and massage helps rehabilitation process by increasing a body’s flexibility and strength.

Passaic County massage therapists at Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa use their techniques to both exercise and stretch tight, weak, or atrophied muscles. In working to alleviate pain improvements can be made with range of motion. Massage has a great impact on promoting tissue regeneration, preparing bodies for athletic endeavors and offering a tool for recovery at the same time. Relaxation is a welcome side effect, as is the release of the endorphins and amino acids that serve as a body’s natural painkiller. Get in touch with Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa today and get your body on the road to muscular healing and injury prevention.

Contact Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa NJ offers an approach based on the functional model and the dynamic use of manual medicine into physical therapy and rehabilitation. We believe that optimal health and performance can be attained through proper stability by enabling correct function via mobility of joints and corresponding muscles.

Tennis Elbow Treatment, Active Release & Deep Tissue Laser Therapy

Posted by Elite Spine on September 27, 2016

Tennis Elbow Treatment | Passaic County NJ Physical Therapy

Tennis elbow treatment involving active release technique and/or deep tissue laser therapy can be extremely rewarding. Tennis Elbow, lateral epicondylitis as it is scientifically known, is a common injury and one which can be extremely disappointing and painful to athletes. While originally associated with tennis players, hence the common terminology, the pain can also stem from other activities like cross training for example. The ailment or injury is a degenerative one, caused by repetitive motion. Treating tennis elbow through active release technique and deep tissue laser therapy can offer great relief and address this painful condition head-on. Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa offers non-surgical therapy to ease the pain associated with tennis elbow.

The active release technique for Tennis Elbow Treatment works well addressing the tight and/or inflamed muscles and tendons in the forearm and elbow related to tennis elbow. This technique is a state of the art massage technique that focuses on the soft tissue system and its movement. Our Passaic County massage therapists are well-versed in active release technique and implement it as part of therapy for patients experiencing pain related to tennis elbow.

Deep tissue laser therapy is another great Tennis Elbow Treatment offering a drug-free and surgery-free relief for the pain. The goal of this technique used as a form of physical therapy is to get the blood flowing in the areas of irritation. Many people see a decrease in pain within one visit, a welcome relief to those suffering the pain caused by tennis elbow. Deep tissue therapy in Passaic County is available through the experienced physical therapists of Elite Spine and Sports of Totowa.

Tennis players who over-train are prone to tennis elbow which signifies the importance of giving the elbow a break. This is not always easy, however, and high level athletes need to consider an all-encompassing training regime. Taking care of yourself is an important part of being an athlete. Let our physical therapists help evaluate your posture and muscular system to ensure that you are doing your entire body the justice it deserves.

Physical therapy is a great way to treat issues caused by overuse or repetitive motions. Addressing issues in a non-surgical way can be fruitful, eliminating pain and also helping prevent future pain. Come talk to the specialists at Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa today to learn more about our practice and how we are helping athletes all over Passaic County eliminate pain and perform better.

Knee Pain Caused by Patellofemoral Dysfunction

Posted by Elite Spine on July 21, 2016

Knee Pain Treatment | Passaic County NJ Physical Therapy

Knee pain caused by patellofemoral dysfunction is irritating but the good news is that it can be treated. Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa knows how to help you deal with patellofemoral dysfunction with our expertise in knee pain treatment. If you have been feeling increasing pain descending stairs or when squatting your knee pain may improve with some alignment technique and some strength training.

Patellofemoral dysfunction is a fairly common injury dealing with the patella and the femur beneath it. The patella is the scientific name for the knee cap and it lies in front of the femur. When the patella is forced against the femur or tracks out of its groove there can be great pain. Luckily posturing and muscle development can help the patella return to its proper position and therefore eliminate or at least alleviate the pain and discomfort you have been experiencing.

Our Passaic County physical therapists are very knowledgeable with knee pain caused by patellofemoral dysfunction. The importance of strength training and having quad muscles functioning together and properly is the focus of the treatment. Given the proper alignment techniques and exercises to build your quad muscles you should be out doing everything you want to be doing to lead and active and healthy life.

Contact our team at Elite Spine and Sports Care of Totowa today to learn more about physical therapy in Passaic County New Jersey. We welcome the opportunity to help you face your knee pain, developing a strategy that will get you back to the activity level at which you wish to perform. Our goal is to help you with knee pain caused by patellofemoral dysfunction as well as with any other physical therapy needs you may have.

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