The Importance of SLEEP

Sleep is a big part of one’s daily life routine, as the average human spends a third of their life sleeping. Yet not enough people place enough emphasis on sleep or get the amount of sleep that they need in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The CDC classified insufficient sleep to be a public [...]

Golfer’s Elbow Treatment in Smithtown and Selden, NY

What is “Golfer’s elbow”? Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is the tendinopathy of the muscles that attach to the inside of the elbow. These muscles originate from the inside of the elbow, but actually span the entire forearm to work on the wrist joint. They are a group of muscles that flex, pronate, [...]

“Sciatica” pain in Smithtown and Selden, NY

Chiropractic and Physical Therapy care can help! What is sciatica? Sciatica is the term used to diagnose radiating pain down the back of the leg, initiating in the low back and ending as low as the foot. This is a very vague and often misused diagnosis and we are here to explain what “Sciatica” is [...]

Winter Sports Season

For many of us, winter is the perfect time to crawl under a blanket in our warm house and relax.  For others, the start of winter signifies the beginning of a new sports season. While the start of any sports season is filled with hope, an injury can derail your upcoming venture and inhibit you [...]

Bell’s Palsy

Neuropathy of Cranial Nerve VII (Facial Nerve) Overview of Facial Nerve: Cranial Nerve VII, otherwise known as Facial nerve, is responsible for motor function of most facial muscles, taste to the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue and controls secretions in the salivary and lacrimal glands. The end of the motor branches is responsible for muscles [...]

The Science of Pain

What is pain? Pain can be acute or chronic, mild or severe. Everybody knows what pain feels like but, what causes pain? Pain can be described as a survival mechanism whose purpose is to protect the body from harm. If you are feeling pain, your brain perceives a threat, and is sending a signal that [...]

Posture and Your Health!

Segment 1 of 5. I know what you’re thinking: posture is boring! We can all picture our parents yelling “stand up straight” or “your neck and back are going to hurt if you don’t hold your head up.” As much as your parents are correct, this blog post is going to focus on other areas [...]

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: HOW TO DO IT AND WHY

What is myofascia? As explained in a previous blog post, myofascia refers to the fibrous tissue that connects your head to your toe while protecting the muscles. It is best explained as the “white stuff on an orange” – where it acts as a protective barrier between the skin and the muscles. The fascia allows [...]

Running Training and/or Rehabilitation in Smithtown and Selden, NY

According to the Running USA data analysis in 2018, there were approximately 18.3 million runners that participated in races. The year before had 18.5 million runners – indicating that road races are thriving in the United States. They say nearly 60% of those participants are women, and the most popular event is the 5k (3.1 [...]

Postural Correction Using Denneroll in Smithtown and Selden, NY

If you’re a patient at Block Sports Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in either Smithtown or Selden, you have seen the Denneroll utilized to help us correct abnormal postures. Most people describe it as the scary block, but it isn’t all that traumatizing. It is a great tool in correcting postural dysfunctions, such as cervical loss [...]

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