Posture is not only important when you are standing or sitting, it is essential while running. Good running ergonomics reduces tension and strain, which helps prevent muscle fatigue. An important element of your running form, good posture allows you to move more efficiently, which not only increases performance, but also...

If you ever had a shooting pain down the back of your leg, you immediately think sciatica! But are you suffering from sciatica or piriformis syndrome? Either can be debilitating for a runner and very difficult to continue training through. Most athletes stop running for a long period to rest...

         It is an honor to be serving the community of Syosset, the Greater Long Island Running Club, USATF and athletes from all sporting worlds for the past 6 years. As many of you have seen me out and about at events and races @runglirc@eventpower@raceawesome@runnersedge_farmingdale , I was providing care...

One of the best ways to stay healthy and prevent running injuries is to get stronger. Any weakness in your kinetic chain can compromise your form, leading to gait changes that increase your risk of injury. Getting stronger through weight training has so many benefits. Strong muscles absorb more of...

Whether you’re new to running and feel more comfortable in the gym, or bad weather has you running indoors, treadmill running is not the same as road running. The treadmill is easier than running outdoors because the surface has more give, creating less impact, and the moving belt assists leg...

If you ever had a shooting pain down the back of your leg, you immediately think ​sciatica! But are you suffering from sciatica or piriformis syndrome? Either can be debilitating for a runner and very difficult to continue training through. Most athletes stop running for a long period to rest...

Have you ever felt great starting out for a run, only to have knee pain a mile or two in? It could be Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). The classic symptoms of ITBS are pain along the outside of the knee joint, sometimes accompanied by a popping or clicking sensation. The...

NormaTec is the leader in rapid recovery—their systems give a competitive edge to the world’s elite athletes, coaches, and trainers. At Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care our goal is to establish recovery as an integral part of every athlete’s training, and we feel NormaTec systems assist our clients in accomplishing...

Back Injuries In Kids Is More Common Than You Think By Dr. Jon DeGorter, DC As we get older most of us have experienced lower back pain. But back pain in young athletes is surprisingly common and back injury occurs more often than concussions. Low back pain is associated with...

Check out this great story about how the professional tennis players use chiropractors on staff   http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/page/Buzz09022018/how-does-john-isner-6-10-now-33-stay-court-adjustments-literally   Credit to ESPN D'Arcy MaineESPNW Writer