The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition-Sept/Oct/Nov 2019

theconnectionsnj.com How a Broken Back and Surgery Has Helped 1000s Of People Get Out of Pain! Has Life Ever Given You Something You Didn’t Expect? By Leading Back Pain Expert, Dr. Justin Rabinowitz At 17 years old, I was on the football team at a local New Jersey high school. While playing in a game, I went to block the player in front of me. He ‘tried’ to jump over me, but caught his knee square into my lower back. There was immediate pain and a feeling of shock...so bad that I could barely lift my leg. I didn’t know exactly what I did, but I knew something was seriously wrong. I contin- ued to play until I collapsed in pain on the field. The result was a broken back and the pain was so severe that simply getting out of bed and walking just a few steps was excruciating and tormented me all day long. I was told by the doctors to simply rest for a few weeks and everything would be ‘fine.’ Little did I know, it would only get worse from that point. After years of mismanagement and the wrong care, I finally needed to have back sur- gery. The real problem was that I didn’t know where or how to get the right help. Have you ever felt that way? It wasn’t that I didn’t try to get help. I went through DOZENS of physical therapists, chiro- practors and specialized doctors, thinking one of them would have an answer and solution. I went into every treatment room, trusting that… one of them had the answers but in the end, they only gave me empty promises and a larger financial burden. The burden didn’t just shift on me but to my family as well. No one we went to could explain exactly how to get out of pain without surgery. Surgery was the last thing I wanted. Looking back, the shame is that surgery could have been avoided. I went through years of hopeless- ness and fear that I would never be able to be ac- tive again or even work in my chosen profession due to pain and injury. As I was going through my ordeal, I FINALLY started to take control of my situation. The ironic part was that after I had surgery, my surgeon didn’t even MENTION any post-operative rehabilitation. Luckily, I was studying in chiropractic school at the time and also studying physical rehabilitation. Guess who my first patient was? ME! As I learned more about the human body, I realized that my ONLY long term solution was going to take the bull by the horns and rehabilitate myself! I educated myself on how to move properly so that I wouldn't reinjure myself again and I could keep any more low back injuries and pain away. Ulti- mately, I rehabbed myself and am proud to say I have been practicing chiropractic, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. Pain and injury haven’t stopped me. Additionally, I am as active as ever with golf, tennis, skiing, and multiple weight lifting workouts per week. More than that, breaking my back and eventually having surgery gave me something more than just the knowledge, it gave me a passion for helping people. I’ve been committed for the past decade to finding out the root of people’s pain and acquiring the tools I need to help people the right way, the best way- the first time around so that no matter who walked in I knew what I could do for them and be honest and authentic about what my own limita- tions were. My own experience with pain and the process of finding genuine and quality care brought me to the point we are at now; a gen- uinely unique approach to care. Our clinic is based on the long-term solutions, by giving accurate in- formation to people about their pain, the treat- ment that will get them out of it, and the education that will keep them from it. We want everyone we see to have their set of tools to maintain their progress and a community full of quality care and genuine people that they can trust with their best interest in mind. We’re empowering people to get out of pain, gain strength, and maintain consistency in a program so they can get back to doing what they love! If you or a loved one has struggled with chronic pain, short term results, wasted time and money and are looking to get your life back, contact us for a free Discovery Session to see how we can help you! Committed to your long-term health and recovery, P.S. If you’d like to talk or find out more infor- mation contact us at: 908-547-0729 or email me directly drjustin@ strive2move.com If you would like to read one of our 50+ Google Reviews just type ‘strive2move’ into your search bar. Like our Facebook page facebook.com/strive2move to watch videos and find out more tips and advice! strive2move.com At the time of my back injury At my wedding, 15 years later, PAIN FREE Primary care Adult, Children & Seniors We participate with all insurance plans. Certified Medical home. Urgent care • Lacerations • Sprains • All Illnesses The latest Lab and Radiology technology. ESTD. 1981 MEDEMERGE.COM MEDEMERGE ESTD. 1981 Holidays 8 am to 9 pm (Memorial Day, July 4 th , Labor Day, New Years Day) *Thanksgiving and Christmas 8 am to 3 pm For more info see us at: Immediate results for most exams . John Pilla, M.D. Carol Sgambelluri, M.D. David Carrieri, D.O. Paul Popeck, D.O. Syed Fahim Ahmed, M.D. Yoram Sharon, D.O. Lyalya Strumkovsky, M.D. Deepika Garg, M.D. Jennifer Neumann, M.D. • Cold and Flu • Abdominal Pain • Back Pain • Physicals • Diabetes • Cholesterol • Preventative Care • Hypertension • Immunizations 1005 N. Washington Ave Green Brook, NJ 08812 (732) 968-8900 Immigration Physicals* * Check website for requirements Workers comp and DOT Physicals Open at 8 am daily . l Il PAGE 68 Health & Wellness