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Diabetes and Chronic Pain: Understanding the Link and Managing Symptoms

Diabetes is one of the most common underlying causes of chronic pain, affecting the muscles, joints, and nerves and causing …

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Management

Chronic pain impacts millions of Americans every year. More than just an inconvenience, chronic pain can make it difficult t…

Staying Safe on the Field: Common Football Injuries and Prevention Tips

Football season is upon us and anyone who has ever played even the most casual of games knows how high-contact the sport can…

Chiropractic Care for Spine Pain: A Holistic Approach

Spinal pain in the lower back and neck can occur for many reasons, such as bulging discs, sciatica, and arthritis. Chiroprac…

Non-Surgical Treatments for Neck Pain: What Are Your Options?

If you're dealing with neck pain, you might be worried that surgery is the only option for relief. Fortunately, there are ma…

Understanding Cervicogenic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Imagine a persistent headache that begins in your neck and spreads to your head, making everyday tasks a challenge. This is …

The Mind-Body Connection: The Relationship Between Pain and Mental Health

Chronic pain and mental health are often intertwined. Here’s what you need to know about the relationship between pain and m…

Navigating Spine Pain: Your Non-Surgical Roadmap

Dealing with spine pain, whether it's in your lower back or neck, can really hinder your day-to-day life. While reaching for…

Understanding Nerve Blocks in Interventional Pain Management

Navigating pain, whether chronic or acute, can significantly impact your daily life. If you're exploring options for managin…

Spotlight on Chiropractic Care at The Spine & Sports Health Center

A chiropractor can alleviate disruptive pain and discomfort for many people, often in just one session. The ultimate goal of…

Common Causes and Treatment Options for Back Pain

Are you tired of grappling with persistent back pain? While some back pain may improve on its own, it's crucial to know when…

Holiday Season Survival Guide: Don't Let Pain Ruin Your Holidays

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality time with loved ones. However, if you suffer from ch…

Facet Joint Syndrome: Diagnosis and Interventional Pain Solutions

Facet joint syndrome, also known as facet joint osteoarthritis, is a condition that adversely impacts the joints in the spin…

Dr. Mike Acanfora To Join The Spine & Sports Health Center As Chiropractic Director

The Spine & Sports Health Center is proud to announce that Dr. Mike Acanfora, a noted Hudson County chiropractor, has jo…

How Can Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Help with Your Pain Management?

Physical therapy and rehabilitation are often an essential part of acute or chronic pain management recovery from injuries o…

Recovering from Car Accident Injuries: Interventional Pain Management Strategies

Car accident injuries commonly impact a person’s physical well-being. If you were injured in a car accident, you may experie…

Radiofrequency Ablation: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Pain Relief

Is unrelieved chronic pain negatively impacting your quality of life? You may be interested to learn about an advanced non-s…

From Vertebrae to Discs: Understanding the Anatomy Behind Back Pain

Spinal anatomy is complex, as it’s responsible for not only essential structure and support but also the spinal cord’s prote…

Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Chronic Pain

As a neurological response, pain serves as a crucial protective mechanism by alerting you to physical harm or potential inju…

What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation: Is it Right For You?

Injuries, accidents, and diseases can cause long-term or severe pain and disrupt your quality of life. When non-surgical pai…

3 Common Types of Neck Injuries

The neck is one of the most important parts of the body, as it's responsible for supporting the weight of the head and is in…

5 Reasons Why Physical Therapy Is Important For Pain Relief and Rehabilitation

Physical therapy, also called physiotherapy, is a non-surgical, rehabilitative healthcare specialty. Licensed and trained, p…

How to Support Medical Pain Relief at Home

If you’re undergoing physical therapy or a pain management program, you do your best to follow your recovery plan, whether y…

5 Ways to Keep Spinal Arthritis Pain Under Control

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that can impact your spine. It can affect all connective tissue in your …

How Your Shoes May Be Causing Your Back Pain

When most people go shoe shopping, they tend to focus mostly on color, style, function, and comfort. While we definitely thi…

Common Reasons to See A Chiropractor

Quick quiz: Which of the following is a reason for you to visit a chiropractor? A. Neck or back pain B. Discomfort or pain d…

Common Causes of Spine Pain

Running from the base of the skull down to the lower back, the spine is one of the most important structures in the entire h…

Interventional Pain Management for Chronic Pain

Anyone who has ever experienced chronic pain knows firsthand how hard it can be to live with. Pain affects so much more than…

What Patients Should Know About Pain

When we feel pain, it tends to be a visceral experience that can be hard to describe. All you know is that something is hurt…

Why You Should See A Pain Management Specialist

Pain is often seen as an unavoidable part of life, whether you have a physically demanding job, participate in athletic acti…

March 11th: Welcome our Newest Physician Assistant, Falon O'Neil, PA

We are delighted to announce the addition of our newest staff member, Falon O'Neil, PA, who will be joining us as a Physicia…

August 19th: Welcome our Newest Chiropractor, James Redondo, DC!

We are very happy to announce a new addition to our team! James Redondo, DC joins us as a chiropractor in our Hoboken offic…

April 20th: Welcome our Newest Physical Therapist, Bernardo Garcia, DPT!

Yet another new team member to announce - please join us in welcoming Bernardo Garcia, DPT to our Jersey City office! Bernar…

April 16th: Welcome our New Practice Manager, Kay Familia!

Please join us in welcoming another new face to The Spine & Sports Health Center team! Kay Familia joins us as our Prac…

Nov 30th: COVID-19 Update for our Patients

Amongst spiking COVID-19 cases in our community and greater area, we wanted to provide another update for our patients and o…

Sept 28th: Welcome our Newest Physical Therapist, Kerri Lindo, DPT!

We are very pleased to announce the newest member of our team - Kerri Lindo, DPT - who joins us as a physical therapist in o…

Sept 18th: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at our New Jersey City Office

Our brand new office is officially open at 121 Newark Ave in Jersey City and we couldn’t be more excited about it! Thank you…

July 23rd: Another COVID-19 Update for Our Patients

To say that the global COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and challenging time, would be an understatement. The past fe…

July 15th: Our New Jersey City Office is now Open!

The last few months, with the global COVID-19 pandemic, have made many things uncertain, but it’s our pleasure to announce a…

Physical Therapy and Chiro are Back!

We’re baaaaack! Physical Therapy and Chiropractic have re-opened in our spacious Hoboken office! We’ve implemented new safet…

June 8th: Physical Therapy & Chiropractic to Reopen!

As we all continue to navigate this difficult time amongst the COVID-19 pandemic, The Spine & Sports Health Center has r…

Social Distancing in our Hoboken Office

Safety first! 😷 All of our offices are practicing safe social distancing. Rest assured that you won't be sitting in a crowde…

Thank you to our first responders!

Over the weekend, we baked and distributed dozens of individually-wrapped baked goods (and included hand-sanitizers!) to our…

May 8th: Another COVID-19 Update for Our Patients

As we continue to monitor the developments of COVID-19, we wanted to pass along some information about what our office has b…

April 9th: Another COVID-19 Update for Our Patients

As we continue to navigate this difficult time, The Spine & Sports Health Center remains committed to providing world-cl…

March 20th: COVID-19 Update: Letter to Our Patients

To our patients: This is a stressful time for everyone amongst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Our hearts are with all…

When Should I Go to the Doctor for my Knee Pain?

It’s an unfortunate reality that many people will experience knee pain at least once in their lives. It’s true whether you’r…

Why Is My Pain Worse in Cold Weather?

As cold temperatures continue to grip New Jersey and the surrounding area, many of us have noticed that our chronic pain is …

What is Radio Frequency Ablation?

If you’ve ever experienced back pain or neck pain, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly all Americans will experience back or n…

Treatment Options for Chronic Headaches

Headaches are among the most common medical issues that adults face today. Around the world, in fact, headaches are a consis…

Need Help Treating your Neck Pain?

Last month, we looked at the prevalence of back pain in many New Jersey residents. We examined the primary causes of back pa…

What is a Herniated Disc?

Pain, weakness, or numbness in your back? Sciatic discomfort in your rear or burning and tingling down your leg? You may hav…

Need Help Treating your Back Pain?

In a 2013 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it was found that approximately 29% of Americans, 18 and …

Back Pain May be Caused by Poor Posture

Back pain has unfortunately become an extremely common problem among so many Americans these days. With so many us working …

Neck Pain May be Caused by Phone Overuse

Think about the last time you checked your phone. Was it an hour ago? A few minutes ago? Are you reading this on your phone …

Pain Management Physicians & Orthopedic Surgeons

Many patients are confused about the difference between pain management physician and orthopedic surgeons. If you’ve been …

Chiropractic for Pregnancy Back Pain

Pregnancy back pain is characterized by a lumbar (lower back) pain ranging from dull to deep. Often, it is accompanied by an…

The Spine & Sports Health Center welcomes Basil Kurdali, M.D. to our team

We are so happy to welcome Basil Kurdali, M.D. to our practice! Dr. Kurdali is a double board-certified physician in both I…

What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a medical field that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders and injuries that …

Nerve Pain Management Explained

What Is Chronic Neuropathic Pain? Nearly 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and indeed, the standard symptom of…

Get the Facts on Sciatica

Sciatica is a common form of pain that is characterized by a mild or sharp ache in the lower back and leg. The pain usually …

Are Gel Injections for Chronic Knee Pain Right for Me?

The knee joint is one of the most common places to experience chronic pain, and it can hinder your ability to enjoy life. Ge…

What's a Facet Joint Injection and How Can It Provide Pain Relief?

Neck and back pain is unilaterally experienced among people of all types, and unfortunately, it is all too common. At The Sp…

The Benefits of Receiving Chiropractic Care at The Spine & Sports Health Center

If you’re looking for a chiropractor near Bayonne NJ, Jersey City NJ and Hoboken NJ look no further than the team here at Th…

How The Spine & Sports Health Center's Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Programs Can Help You Recover From a Sports Injury or Pain

Are you considering physical therapy or a sports rehabilitation program to help you overcome a sports injury or pain? As phy…

What’s an Epidural Steroid Injection and How Can It Help to Provide Pain Relief?