Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth motion of the head, much like the cracking of a whip. It most often happens in rear-end car accidents, but it can also result from sports collisions, falls, or other sudden impacts. The rapid jolt can strain and overstretch the muscles, ligaments, and joints […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Waking up at night to shake out a numb, tingling hand is a familiar story for many people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The condition causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm, and for New Yorkers who type, scroll, and grip their way through long days, it can steadily interfere with work and […]

TMJ and Jaw Pain

A jaw that aches, clicks, or feels tight can affect everything from eating to talking to a good night’s sleep. These troubles often fall under the umbrella of temporomandibular disorders, commonly shortened to TMJ. At Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic, we help New Yorkers ease jaw tension and the headaches and neck tightness that frequently […]

Herniated Disc

A herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc, is a common cause of back and neck pain, and it sounds far more alarming than it usually is. Between each of the bones in your spine sits a small cushion with a soft center and a tougher outer ring. When part of that soft […]

Rotator Cuff Injury

Reaching into a high cabinet, throwing a ball, or simply rolling onto your shoulder at night can become painful when the rotator cuff is injured. It is one of the most common sources of shoulder pain in adults, and it can quietly chip away at everyday function. At Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic, we help […]

Frozen Shoulder

When your shoulder slowly stiffens to the point where reaching for a seatbelt or fastening a bra strap becomes a struggle, you may be dealing with frozen shoulder. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, it causes pain and a gradual loss of motion that can make everyday tasks surprisingly hard. The good news is that frozen […]

Migraine

A migraine is far more than an ordinary headache. It is an ongoing neurological condition that can take over a full day or more, bringing throbbing pain, nausea, and a heightened sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. For many people in New York City, a single attack can mean missed work, canceled plans, and hours […]

Sciatica

If a pain starts in your lower back or buttock and shoots down the back of one leg, you may be dealing with sciatica. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, electric jolt, and while it often improves with the right care, it should not be ignored. At Apex Health Acupuncture and […]

Neck Pain

Neck pain is one of the most common everyday complaints, and modern life does not help. Hours spent looking down at phones, leaning toward screens, and sleeping in awkward positions all load the delicate joints and muscles of the neck. The result can be a stiff, achy neck, a sharp twinge when you turn your […]

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we see, and it is something most adults experience at least once in their lives. The lumbar spine carries much of your body’s weight and is involved in nearly every movement, from getting out of bed to lifting a bag of groceries. That heavy workload […]