SOMA Living December 2023

FROM THE DOCTOR Why do we get headaches? There are 129 classifications, but the one that matters is yours. You know the symptoms: throbbing pain, blurred vision, and pressure behind the eyes. Whether it’s the creeping tightness above your temples or stiffness at the base of your skull, headaches can be debilitating. Did you know that 50 million Americans suffer from regular headaches? Twelve million experience daily headaches, and 28 million suffer from migraines. Even children aren’t spared, with 20% experiencing headaches. These conditions result in 157 million days of work missed, costing U.S. employers a staggering 25 billion dollars. Various lifestyle and environmental factors can trigger headaches, including muscle contractions in the neck, stress, certain foods, eyestrain, alcohol, dry eyes, fatigue, smoking, colds or flu, sinus infections, poor posture, emotional stress, and environmental stimuli like noise, lights, and scents. While over-the-counter (OTC) medications may provide temporary relief, they should be a last resort due to potential side effects, including Medication Overuse Headaches (MOH) with prolonged use. Chiropractors can offer effective relief for headaches. Studies have shown that cervicogenic headaches, originating from misalignments in the neck, are the most common and easily treated type. Subluxations, misalignments of vertebrae in the neck, can irritate nerves and contribute to headaches. Professional chiropractic adjustments addressing these subluxations can provide relief. At South Orange Chiropractic, our team utilizes traditional methods, clinical evaluations, imaging, and thermal imaging to detect misalignments and irritated nerves. Treatment options include traditional adjustments or computerized instrumentation for gentle adjustments without manipulation. If you’re seeking relief from headaches, consider consulting with our chiropractic team for personalized care. CAUSES AND CHIROPRACTIC RELIEF

Meet the Natural Pain Relievers at South Orange Chiropractic Center Moving people from pain to wellness. Dr. Stephen Levine • Dr. Mark Roczey • Dr. Michael Chapman 60 First Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 973-761-0022 Go to SouthOrangeChiropractic.com to download our FREE E-book on Health and Wellness

We are excited to announce the merger of the CPA firms of Couto DeFranco, CPAs and Marco DeLuca, CPA.

Nelson Couto, CPA, CFP ® and Anthony DeFranco, CPA, CFP ® , MS (Taxation) — Partners; Couto DeFranco, P.A.

Marco DeLuca, CPA

Stephen Levine D.C. South Orange Chiropractic Center SouthOrangeChiropractic.com Phone: 973.761.0022

Offices in West Orange & Maplewood

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