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Medicare Benefits Explained
By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Insurance

Medicare Benefits Explained for 2025

Every January I cover the topic of Medicare benefits. Insurance plans restart and we get a new influx of patients who are confused or misinformed about their benefits. There are also frequently patients who are using Medicare for the first time and are unaware about how their new benefits work. Here I present to you, an explanation of your chiropractic Medicare benefits for 2025. The Basics First of all, you must understand that Medicare coverage for chiropractic is unique compared…

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A table containing cooking oil, coffee, bread, and water
By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Nutrition

4 Popular Nutrition Myths

Every day, we encounter health advice from various scientific fields, reflecting our desire to live longer and enjoy more healthy years. This advice spans topics like nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, stress management, happiness, and intelligence. However, I've noticed a troubling trend in nutrition: the rise of junk science and poor advice. While I could speculate on the reasons—such as our daily need to eat or the control we have over our diets—that's not the focus of today's article. If you’ve followed…

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Myths
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

5 Myths About Chiropractic

Sometimes, I'll hear a comment or question from a patient, or even another doctor, that makes me scratch my head. "Where did you hear that?" I wonder. Over the years I've heard some pretty interesting and outlandish claims regarding chiropractic. Some are bizarre, but many just come from a lack of knowledge about the profession. Today, in this article I am going to discuss some of the most common myths I hear about chiropractic. Some of these may even be…

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Man walking on beach grabbing injured Achilles tendon
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

Tendon Repair Takes Time

When a patient gets injured, one of the first things they ask is "how long is this going to take to heal?" We are anxious to get out of pain and return to our normal function as soon as possible. The answer to that question depends on a lot of factors, many of which are out of our control. These factors include our age, what type of body tissue was injured, the extent of the damage, and blood supply to…

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Parents holding an infant
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

The Posture Guide for New Parents

I often get patients who recently became new parents, and there's a constellation of symptoms that frequently appear. As I prepare to become a new parent myself, I now have to consider these factors in my own life. Therefore, you get the benefit of me writing about the most common symptoms that I see. There are a lot of new physical demands that come with caring for a new baby. Lifting, bending, carrying, and other repetitive motions can cause strain…

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Woman holding her jaw
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

Can Chiropractic Help TMJ Pain?

TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint. What a mouthful! The TMJ is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. This joint is crucial for movement in your jaw, allowing you to talk, chew, and yawn. When someone has TMJ disorder, they might experience symptoms like: Jaw pain: This can be a dull ache or sharp pain, often around the joint area. Clicking or popping sounds: These noises might occur when opening or closing the mouth. Difficulty moving the…

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By Alex Wasserman DC Exercises, Therapy

Easy Daily Stretching Routine

This topic was chosen by popular request from you, our patients! There's so much information available these days that it's hard to narrow down the essentials. So, when trying to create a daily stretching routine, how do you know which exercises to include? Take it from an expert of the musculoskeletal system, me, Dr. Wasserman! Allow me to show you 5 exercises to make a part of your easy daily stretching routine. 1. Levator Stretch Let's face it, a majority…

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Why Some Patients Fail Care
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

Why Some Patients Fail Care

Picture doctors as the medical maestros, orchestrating the symphony of healing with a blend of expertise and precision tools. In the good ol' days, specialized knowledge was a treasure found in textbooks and studies vetted by experts and carefully researched. But now, the internet and social media is a digital fire hose of information. Amidst the chaos, beware of self-styled authorities—whether it's the fitness guru on your Instagram feed or the mom blogger with a penchant for nutrition—who dole out…

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Stop stretching your sciatica
By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Exercises

Sciatica? Stop Stretching!

Have you ever felt a sudden onset of pain in the butt, hamstring or down the calf? Maybe it even felt like burning or tingling? Your back may hurt too, and getting up from sitting feels brutal. Your first instinct to to try to stretch your legs, and it actually feels worse! Unfortunately, you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is one of the most common conditions we treat in our clinic, so don't worry, we're here to help! What is…

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Dr. Wasserman catching an Atlantic Sailfish
By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Sports

Bulletproof Your Body for Paddling

Those of you who know me and have been to our office probably know that one of my favorite hobbies is kayaking. I specifically enjoy offshore kayak fishing. This involves paddling my kayak out into the ocean approximately 3 miles off the beach. Total paddling distance can be up to 18 miles in a day and last 6-8 hours. While this is an extreme version of paddle sports not suitable for everyone, endurance and proper form are critical aspects to…

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