Your spine is composed of several individual vertebras that are separated by spinal discs. These discs are rubbery cushions that are often described as jelly donuts due to their round shape and soft nucleus center. Unfortunately, when a disc is ruptured, herniated or slipped, it can cause a compression or pinch in the nearby nerves.… Read more
It isn’t difficult to see the obvious strain that our smart phones are placing on our spine. One glance around a public space will reveal numerous slumped shoulders and bended necks of people who are fixated on their cell phones, tablets or laptops. The statistics of how many minutes and hours a day that people… Read more
When it comes to exercising, it is common to focus on the foods that will fuel our bodies before the workout. While this is certainly true, it is important to also consider the role that nutrition plays in sports recovery. Whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, what you eat and drink after… Read more
How many times did your mother tell you to “stop slouching” when you were growing up? While sitting up straight may be a sign of a well-mannered kid, good posture is also important towards your overall health. In fact, bad posture like slouching is a leading reason for chronic back pain in many adults. The… Read more
Like tennis elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is usually the result of demanding, repetitive movement. Hand pain and wrist pain are very often caused by work or leisure activities. Such as activities that need duplicated fine motor movements (typing, hammering, sewing, or painting). Impingement of the median nerve is what causes the pain and numbness… Read more
While computers are great for completing more (if not all) daily activities, they, unfortunately, can lead to some health issues. One of those being, Mouse Shoulder. And no, that doesn’t mean you have Disney’s Mickey on your shoulder. You may be wondering, how do I know if I have it? Below are some common questions… Read more
One of the most common injuries we see in baseball is a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). This occurs when a pitcher throws the ball, then grabs his elbow. In most cases, these players choose to have Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the UCL. WHAT IS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY? ORIGIN Tommy John Surgery is named… Read more
When choosing between Chiropractic or Physical Therapy, it can be hard to tell which is best for you. Many of their treatments and approaches overlap, but when applied in the right situations, they are one and the same. Historically, chiropractors are known for their hands-on approach to loosen and limber the body, while physical therapists… Read more
Most people think Sciatica is a medical condition, when it’s actually a term used to describe a feeling. What causes the sciatic pain or numbness could come from many different places in the body. To clear it all up for you, here are some key points you should know about Sciatica. DEFINITION Sciatica (pronounced sai-a-tuh-kuh)… Read more
Just 1 month after an ankle sprain, NY Giants player Saquon Barkley (#26) returns to the playing field. Micheal Berg from Muscle & Fitness questions Dr. Rolland Miro on the details of Barkley’s ankle injury and remarkable recovery time. A high ankle sprain, Dr. Rolland says, is caused by a twist or tear in the… Read more
Having performed surgery for decades my neck And back have been damaged. I can honestly say that Rachel has kept me functioning at a high level. Nobody else was. Despite being a surgical candidate which is refused to have she managed to overcome all of my problems. The office is also immaculately clean ( I am a germaphobe). Chiro in the past was hit or miss. Sometimes it helped and sometimes it actually made things worse. This has never happened with Rachel. I always feel better. Guaranteed. She will bend over backwards to accommodate my schedule. She is a rising star.
The entire staff is very helpful, kind, and extremely efficient. If it wasn't for Dr. Rolland Miro I strongly feel the bursitis in my shoulder would still be in major pain. If you have shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, or bursitis don't hesitate, RUN to see this man! I came to Manhattan Sports Therapy skeptical because I had already visited two other physical therapist who were not getting me better. I had pain for 9 months until visiting MST. Miro was patient with my healing process and was always transparent when telling me what stages I was in my recovery. Now I am fully recovered back to pumping iron and putting on a backpack without pain. Thank you to everyone in that office for making my experience great from start to finish.
I was having severe inner hip and lower back pain for months. Every step I took was painful. I couldn't run, bike, swim or even attempt a workout. I started seeing a PT twice a week for a month and nothing happened, in fact, my pain increased. So, I decided to try another Physician and I found Manhattan Sports Therapy and Dr. Rolland Miro. After my first appointment, I knew I made the right choice. I started seeing Dr. Rolland twice a week. After my first week, I could already feel a HUGE difference. After week three, the pain in my hip was completely gone. It's now been two months and as I continue my treatment, I'm feeling better and better. I ran five miles for the first time in over a year last week! I highly highly recommend Dr. Rolland. He's the best at what he does and he's very knowledgable when it comes to health and fitness all around.
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