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Dr. Marc Menkowitz and Dr. Steve Paragioudakis are board-certified orthopedic surgeons who are well-known for their expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect your spine. Practicing at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine (CFRS), with three loca...
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The term “neuromuscular disease” (NMD) encompasses a broad category of disorders that develop when nerves controlling muscle movement and sensation fail due to an illness or injury. This can lead to weakness, pain, and decreased mobility in the regions served by the f...
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Your spine is an intricate network of bones, joints, ligaments, and other tissue structures that work together to provide the support and flexibility you need to move through your day. It also protects the spinal cord containing the nerves that transmit signals to and from your b...
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Our expert team at The Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine focuses on diagnosing and treating all types of spinal issues, including those related to injury, congenital issues, and aging. Led by top-level spinal specialists Steve Paragioudakis, MD, and Marc Menkowit...
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Doctors Marc Menkowitz and Steve Paragioudakis are board-certified orthopedic surgeons who lead our team at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine in Shrewsbury, Toms River, and Edison, New Jersey. These award-winning specialists are known for providing the most a...
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The team at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal disorders that can cause varying degrees of pain, interfere with your mobility, and reduce your overall quality of life. Led by board-certified orthopedists Steve Parag...
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About 80% of Americans should expect to experience at least one episode of back pain in their life according to numerous studies available from the US National Library of Medicine. For many individuals, however, back pain becomes a frequent or chronic issue that can have debilita...
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Your spine is a vital part of your body's physical movement. Without it, you would not be able to stand, bend, or twist your upper body. Scoliosis creates a sideways curve (in a C or S shape) in your spine, causing problems for basic physical activity in severe cases. Sadly...
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Everybody needs exercise — it helps you maintain a healthy weight, keeps your muscles and bones in shape, and, with a proper diet, can prevent diseases. Sports are a great way to stay physically active. Unfortunately, most sports also carry the risk of injury. In college sp...
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In the US, back pain is very common. With around 80% of people experiencing some form of back pain over their lifetime, and 15-20% of people dealing with it every year, it's also a leading cause of disability. Chronic back pain is the kind that lasts three to six mont...
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