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The chiropractor Brooklyn Blog at Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture located in Park Slope, Brooklyn 11215, was started to let you know how we apply both Eastern and Western medical theory to establish a diagnosis and treatment plan designed specifically for each patient.

Furthermore, our goal is to help our patients enjoy an optimal quality of life with improved physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of spiritual tranquility.

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Take a look at some of our health tips below in our chiropractor Brooklyn blog for information about improving your life.

Nourishing Your Body and Mind: The Importance of Healthy Eating and Chiropractic Care in Winter

By Karen

Introduction: As the winter chill sets in, it’s crucial to pay extra attention to our health and well-being. The colder months bring with them unique challenges that can impact our physical and mental health. One effective way to navigate this seasonal shift is by adopting a wholesome and nutritious diet, complemented by chiropractic care. In this article, we’ll explore the symbiotic relationship between winter nutrition and chiropractic adjustments, shedding light on why they are essential for maintaining overall health during the colder months. The Winter Wellness Connection: 1. **Boosting Immunity:**…

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Cores to the Fore

By Karen

Core strength is so much more than just the middle of your body. The core is a network of muscles that have an influence or contribute to almost every movement we make. The core’s basic functions include: commencing movement, limiting and stabilizing movement, and transferring forces across the body. We focus on the importance of the second function: stability. For people looking to improve their suffering from back pain, or to prevent pain from occurring in the first place, a healthy knowledge of the core’s role is essential. We will…

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Whiplash: no good for the neck

By Karen

Whiplash, a term almost onomatopoeic in nature, evokes the visceral image of a cracking whip, vividly capturing the abrupt and forceful impact experienced by the neck during an unforeseen automobile collision. In the blink of an eye, the neck undergoes a rapid jarring, oscillating between forward-and-backward or side-to-side movements, resulting in damaged tissues and misaligned vertebrae. Even at seemingly modest speeds of impact, the aftermath can be profound, manifesting as severe pain, dizziness, headaches, and blurred vision. In the aftermath of such an incident, the immediate concern often transcends the…

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Walking

By Karen

Muscles tensed and back stiff; intervertebral discs absorbing fluid and tightening; lack of circulation: this is your body on a sedentary lifestyle. So, take a hike! And no, this is not intended to be rude. At our office, we are seeing the toll that the 21st century is taking on human spines. Once upon a time, you might have had to walk to the market to get your food, or push a lawn mower to mow the lawn, or use your brain to parallel park your car. But the way…

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Embrace a Healthy Winter Lifestyle

By Karen

Winter is a season that offers numerous opportunities to modify your eating habits, promoting both warmth and wellness. Say goodbye to processed fats and sugars and venture to your local winter market, where you will discover an abundance of nourishing foods: rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and healthy sugars and fats that can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whole foods over processed: Choose whole foods over their processed counterparts. Winter is the perfect time to savor the natural flavors and nutrients in seasonal produce. Opt for hearty soups,…

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Don’t Go Too Crazy

By Karen

Optimal Spine Health During the Holiday Season The holiday season, a time of merriment and indulgence, often involves a plethora of delectable but inflammation-triggering foods. While it might not be the most festive topic to discuss around the holiday table, it’s crucial to be aware of how these culinary choices can affect your well-being, especially if you suffer from back pain. With a dash of awareness, you can savor the festivities while taking care of your spine’s health. After all, a little vigilance regarding inflammatory foods can reap countless benefits…

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Rehabilitating Herniated Discs

By Karen

In the pursuit of rehabilitating your herniated disc, we emphasize a straightforward and practical approach. Our primary objective is to assist you in managing your condition, with a primary focus on alleviating pain. While an initial period of rest may be advisable, it’s crucial to recognize that your muscles require consistent conditioning to facilitate a proper recovery. Exercise plays a pivotal role in complementing chiropractic care as we work together to restore your full health. In our care, you can expect chiropractic adjustments aimed at restoring joint mobility and hands-on…

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When Running

By Karen

If you have been swept off your feet and into the running revolution, we hope you will pay attention to your form as you go. Proper posture while running is one of the easiest ways to prevent injury to your spinal joints.  Our number one tip is to vary your running surfaces: running on concrete is incredibly hard on the shock-absorbing structures of the body, and it will cause them to degrade very quickly as opposed to running on softer surfaces.  Focus on posture: fight the urge to let your head…

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Vitamin D: Free for a Limited Time

By Karen

Vitamin D: one of the most important nutrients in the human diet. From the chiropractor’s perspective, vitamin D is essential because of its contribution to bone density and nervous system regulation. In the summer, it is abundant and free of charge: the sun is our most significant source of vitamin D. We simply need to sit outside and our body will naturally produce it when exposed to direct sunlight.  Some quick benefits of vitamin D Recommended intake: 10 minutes of pre-sunscreen exposure to the sun per day.  Intake by food:  Vitamin…

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Hydrating for Joint Health

By Karen

I have demonstrated the importance of staying hydrated for overall well-being. Now let’s look at hydration from the point of view of someone suffering from joint pain. There are hundreds of proffered remedies on the web, in medical journals, at the doctor’s office, or in the health food store. But one that all experts should universally agree upon is the importance of hydration for joint health. However, it is often overlooked as a part of a health plan to deal with joint pain and stiffness.  Joint supplements often contain a…

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Moreover, at Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture we are committed to providing individualized and compassionate patient care.

Dr. Karen Thomas founded the practice over 30 years ago with the express purpose of providing leading-edge healthcare to the Park Slope community.

As a result, the practice has grown considerably since then, and moved from its original location at Lincoln Place and Sixth Avenue to Eighth Avenue at Union Street, to its present location at 182 8th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11215

We want you to know that we are prepared for you.

Furthermore, for the protection of our customers and our employees, we’ve followed the guidance of the W.H.O. and the I.C.C. and their directions to business owners.

Additionally, we have disinfected all surfaces and implemented recommended strategies to keep safe distances between all customers and employees to prevent any transmission.

In conclusion, our team is on top of the most current information available to businesses.

We are open for business.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about your health at 718-398-3100

We all speak English and...

Dr. Gabe is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese

Dr. Thomas speaks some Spanish but is not fluent

Yolanda, our office manager is fluent in Spanish

Steve, our front office assistant speaks some Chinese but is not fluent

Sofia, our medical biller is fluent in Russian