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Dr. Jay H. Schwartz, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Jay Schwartz is a Chiropractor practicing in Pomona, NY. Dr. Schwartz specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Schwartz seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
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Dr. Jay H. Schwartz, DC
  • Brandenton, FL
  • New York Chiropractic College
  • Accepting new patients

What position should you sleep in if you have lower back pain?

Best position is on your side in the semi fetal position. 2nd best is on your back with a small pillow under your back and under your knees. This isnt a third position. Never sleep READ MORE
Best position is on your side in the semi fetal position. 2nd best is on your back with a small pillow under your back and under your knees. This isnt a third position. Never sleep on your stomach. Now that I said that, if you are in a lot of pain and you cant sleep, try any position that makes you comfortable until you can sleep in the other two positions. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

How do I relieve neck pain with exercises?

Sorry no can do. Ive never seen exercise relieve pain. If the pain generator is because of a muscle strain, exercise will make it worse. Of the pain is due to an irritated or inflamed READ MORE
Sorry no can do. Ive never seen exercise relieve pain. If the pain generator is because of a muscle strain, exercise will make it worse. Of the pain is due to an irritated or inflamed nerve or disc, Ill ask you. How can exercise relieve in those situations? You have to address those problems. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Can a chiropractor drain ear fluid?

No. Not in most if not all states. I suggest you check with your PCP. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Can chiropractic help with food allergies?

Yes BUT only if the allergy is caused by a neurological issue. Sometimes food allergies are not really allergies. The digestive system is not controlled properly by the neurological READ MORE
Yes BUT only if the allergy is caused by a neurological issue. Sometimes food allergies are not really allergies. The digestive system is not controlled properly by the neurological system. Other times the immune system does not recognize or cant handle a particular ingredient. Hope this helps. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

What is the best thing to do after a chiropractic adjustment?

There are no special restrictions if you are on maintenance care. If you have an acute problem, speak to your doctor. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Should I go to a chiropractor or a physical therapist for bad posture?

You will probably end up seeing both. The problem is complex. Muscular, neurological and structural along with subconscious. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Should you go to the chiropractor before or after a massage?

You should go immediately after the massage when you are most relaxed.

Can a chiropractor help with drop foot?

There are many causes of drop foot and it can be debilitating because it severely affects gait. Drop foot most commonly arises due to nerve irritation as the nerve root exits from READ MORE
There are many causes of drop foot and it can be debilitating because it severely affects gait. Drop foot most commonly arises due to nerve irritation as the nerve root exits from the spine typically the L4 or L5 spinal nerve, or the peripheral nerve that is in the lower extremity. If the problem is peripheral, then the deep perineal nerve is t typically the one affected. So the cause and the involved nerve must be determined and corrected. If the nerve is irritated in the spine or in the extremity, a chiropractor, better yet a chiropractic neurologist can usually help. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

How can I realign my lower back at home?

Unfortunately you cant. A neurological/orthopedic examination is necessary to determine if nerves are irritated, discs are affected and if the vertebrae are out of position, called READ MORE
Unfortunately you cant. A neurological/orthopedic examination is necessary to determine if nerves are irritated, discs are affected and if the vertebrae are out of position, called subluxations. If they are present then it takes specific procedures to move the vertebrae into their normal positions. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Can you help with hip arthritis pain?

It really depends on the type and extent of the degeneration. Chiropractic has been very successful with mild to moderate cases of hip arthritis but if there is bone on bone due READ MORE
It really depends on the type and extent of the degeneration. Chiropractic has been very successful with mild to moderate cases of hip arthritis but if there is bone on bone due to deterioration of the cartilage, these usually require a hip replacement. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

How many hours a day should you wear a posture corrector?

You first build up to wearing it most of the day. As your posture improves you slowly reduce it to the point where you wear it 1-2 hours. Hope this helps. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, READ MORE
You first build up to wearing it most of the day. As your posture improves you slowly reduce it to the point where you wear it 1-2 hours. Hope this helps. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

How long does it take for a pinched nerve in the neck to heal?

Good question. It depends on the cause of the irritation to the nerve. Usually it is due to physical pressure on the nerve and once the cause is determined and corrected, healing READ MORE
Good question. It depends on the cause of the irritation to the nerve. Usually it is due to physical pressure on the nerve and once the cause is determined and corrected, healing can take place. Every case is different but you will start feeling better during the process. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Lumbar injections

Sorry. I can’t really respond because I don’t know your history, diagnosis, location of injection, type, symptoms before and now. I would speak to your doctor. Jay H Schwartz, READ MORE
Sorry. I can’t really respond because I don’t know your history, diagnosis, location of injection, type, symptoms before and now. I would speak to your doctor.

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Lumbar injections

Sorry but you are not giving me much information. What is the cause of your pain? What type of injections? Have you spoken to your pain management doctor? Jay H Schwartz, DC, READ MORE
Sorry but you are not giving me much information. What is the cause of your pain? What type of injections? Have you spoken to your pain management doctor?

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

How should you lay with a slipped disc?

You should lie on your side with a pillow between your legs. Otherwise on your back with a rolled up towel or small pillow under the small of your back. Never lie on your stomach. Jay READ MORE
You should lie on your side with a pillow between your legs. Otherwise on your back with a rolled up towel or small pillow under the small of your back. Never lie on your stomach.

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

How long does fatigue last after chiropractic adjustment?

Most people do not experience fatigue after adjustments, however there is a small minority who do. It is short lived and only for a few visits. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE READ MORE
Most people do not experience fatigue after adjustments, however there is a small minority who do. It is short lived and only for a few visits.

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

What is the fastest home remedy for back pain?

Ice! But it is not a remedy. It helps with the pain but there is a cause that needs to be addressed

Is heat or ice better for a pulled back muscle?

Thanks for the question. Ice is definitely better than heat for the first couple of weeks to be followed by moist heat thereafter.

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Why do I get headaches after chiropractic care?

If you are getting headaches after each treatment, there is something wrong. I would discuss with your doctor.

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

Does lying on the floor help back pain?

In most cases lying on the floor makes the back pain worse or if you don’t have back pain, can eventually cause it. There is not enough support of the lower spine when lying on READ MORE
In most cases lying on the floor makes the back pain worse or if you don’t have back pain, can eventually cause it. There is not enough support of the lower spine when lying on such a hard surface.

Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE