As our young athletes in the Upper Keys community transition from childhood to adolescence, they embark on a journey marked by growth spurts, physical changes, and the pursuit of sporting excellence. However, amidst the excitement of athletic endeavors, it's vital to address a crucial aspect of youth sports: navigating the "growth spurt" phase safely. This pivotal period, characterized by rapid growth and musculoskeletal development, presents unique challenges for young athletes, increasing their susceptibility to sports injuries. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of youth sports safety ..read more

Meet Sarah*, a loving mother of two young children residing in the picturesque Upper Keys. Like many active moms in Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada, Sarah's days are filled with the joys and challenges of motherhood. However, amidst the laughter and chaos, Sarah has been quietly struggling with a nagging discomfort – the dreaded "mommy shoulder." *Name changed for anonymity What is Mommy Shoulder, you ask? It's a term used to describe shoulder impingement commonly experienced by new mothers or moms of young children. The repetitive motions of breastfeeding or bottle-feeding positions, r ..read more

As we launch our new business in the Florida Keys, I've decided to repurpose some of the content from our old website in New Jersey. While the topics may not be specific to the Keys, I hope you'll find the information helpful and informative. Should you be seeing a Chiropractor while you’re pregnant?  Whether you’re a mom, a mom-to-be, or somebody who is essential in the birthing process such as an OBGYN, a nurse, or a doula; odds are that you’ve heard somebody suggest seeing a Chiropractor during pregnancy. I’m also willing to bet that you’ve never got a straight answer to where Chiropra ..read more

As we launch our new business in the Florida Keys, I've decided to repurpose some of the content from our old website in New Jersey. While the topics may not be specific to the Keys, I hope you'll find the information helpful and informative. Today we're going to talk about muscle pulls or muscle strains. If you're an athlete, odds are you've dealt with some sort of muscle pull, but also non-athletes and just your everyday desk jockey can deal with some sort of muscle strain as well. So the muscle's like a giant rubber band. It should rest in a nice relaxed state. So when we contract our muscl ..read more

As we launch our new business in the Florida Keys, I've decided to repurpose some of the content from our old website in New Jersey. While the topics may not be specific to the Keys, I hope you'll find the information helpful and informative. Here at Island Sports Chiropractic & Joint Center, we treat many patients suffering from lower back pain. I see this a lot in my police officers who carry a gun on the right side or patients who just tend to favor one side, maybe you tend to hike one hip more than the other? I'm going to show you a quick test you could do at home to see if this video ..read more

As we launch our new business in the Florida Keys, I've decided to repurpose some of the content from our old website in New Jersey. While the topics may not be specific to the Keys, I hope you'll find the information helpful and informative. At Island Sports Chiropractic & Joint Center one of the most common concerns that we see from our patients who suffer back pain is their core stability. Many people think they have a weak core, or that their core is not doing the job that it is supposed to do. Today we are going to discuss one of the preliminary findings that we look for when a patien ..read more

In the vibrant Upper Keys community, knee pain is a prevalent concern among our active residents, including those in Key Largo and Islamorada. This discomfort often finds its root cause in a condition known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. A lesser-known but significant contributor to this syndrome is the tightness in structures like the IT band and quadriceps. The IT band, a taut band of connective tissue running down the outer thigh, attaches to the lateral aspect of the kneecap. When excessively tight, it can exert force, pulling the kneecap out of its natural groove, and leading to mechani ..read more

Dysfunction in the lateral hip stability system (aka Gluteus Medius Syndrome) can trigger a chain of issues, especially among endurance athletes favoring front-to-back and rotational movements over side-to-side motion. This instability resonates across the body, resulting in low back pain, SI joint discomfort, IT band tightness/pain, and often even knee pain. This recurring pattern emphasizes the need to address lateral hip stability for musculoskeletal health, especially among the active populations in Key Largo and the Upper Keys. As a dedicated chiropractor in the Upper Keys, I've witnessed ..read more

The hip flexors play a pivotal role as one of the most frequent indirect sources of low back pain observed in our Key Largo office and across the Upper Keys. Their significance stems from their anatomical location—originating at the anterior of the lumbar spine, coursing through the pelvis, and securing themselves at the frontal hip joint. Often, their tightness triggers a notable outcome: pulling the spine into extension. This seemingly small shift can result in an unintended outcome—compression of the posterior spinal joints. As a chiropractor in the Upper Keys, I've witnessed firsthand how ..read more

As we launch our new business in the Florida Keys, I've decided to repurpose some of the content from our old website in New Jersey. While the topics may not be specific to the Keys, I hope you'll find the information helpful and informative. Understanding Shin Splints by Dr. Jesse Suess You lace up your shoes for a nice morning jog to clear your mind. You turn the corner, hit the main drag, pick up your pace and there it is again! It’s like somebody is stabbing you in the front of your leg like with an ice pick. As a runner, you’re at an increased risk of developing these types of repetitive ..read more