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3 Top Treatments for Pain Injuries
Dr. Glenn Sorrentino of NJ Spine & Joint is an expert at solving patients’ pain and injury problems. His unique protocols include the most advanced non-surgical healing treatments and technologies that help even the most difficult cases. Here’s a look at three of the highly effective treatments provided at the Cedar Grove multi-specialty practice.
Dr. Glenn Sorrentino Cold Laser Therapy
NormaTec Recovery System
The NormaTec recovery system uses air compression massage technology to increase circulation and accelerate recovery time. This innovative technology helps the rehabilitation process by reducing both inflammation and fluid accumulation.
“The leg system is good for any knee injury, as well as ankle, shin, calf, quadricep and hamstring problems,” explains Dr. Sorrentino. “The arm system facilitates range of motion and is great for shoulder injuries, forearms and elbows. Our athletes love this technology for the quick recovery it provides. But you certainly don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from it.”
MR4 Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser is a highly advanced technology that repairs damaged tissue by emitting targeted beams of light energy deep into the tissue to activate natural regeneration. The laser provides healing for a variety of conditions and injuries from head to toe.
“Our MR4 cold laser is a state-of-the-art treatment that is safe and painless with no side effects,” says Dr. Sorrentino. “The light reaches the mitochondria of each cell to stimulate the production of ATP, which is the body’s energy source. Our patients are testimonies to how extremely effective this technology is.”
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy
PRP therapy is a regenerative treatment that utilizes the healing power of a patient’s own blood to repair tissue that has been damaged due to age, injury or wear-and-tear. PRP is good for many areas of the body, such as shoulders, knees, hips and back.
“The patient’s blood is centrifuged to isolate the platelet-rich plasma, which contains high concentrations of proteins and growth factors,” he explains. “The platelet-rich plasma is then injected by our medical doctor into the injured area, which stimulates the body’s healing process.”
Complimentary Consultation. For a free consultation with Dr. Sorrentino, call 973-433-0889 to schedule an appointment. “We’ll get to the root of your problem and determine which treatments are best for you.”
NJ Spine & Joint
Canfield Office Park 870 Pompton Avenue, Suite A-1 Cedar Grove | 973-433-0889 www.njspinejoint.com
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Healthy, Beautiful Skin
As the body’s largest organ, skin plays an important role in overall well-being. From thorough cancer screenings to skin rejuvenation, the advanced treatments at Natural Image Skin Center keep skin both healthy and beautiful.
Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Stephen Nervi and Dr. Nicole Rocca lead the Natural Image Skin Center team, offering adult and pediatric care. On the medical side, the doctors, along with certified physician assistant Cristin Kelly, treat an array of skin problems and conditions, such as cancers, eczema, acne, rosacea and psoriasis.
On the cosmetic side, they provide anti-aging and youthenhancing treatments that undo damage caused by aging, smoking, gravity and the sun. The highly effective offerings include Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels and microdermabrasion, as well as their famed HydraFacial.
Combining cleansing, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection, the HydraFacial is good for all skin types, detoxifies the skin and optimizes skin health. Customized for individual concerns, the premier treatment provides long-lasting results that leave patients looking radiant. The center also performs CoolSculpting, which eliminates undesirable fat cells, and Emsculpt, which tones and strengthens muscles for a stronger, more sculpted body.
Dr. Rocca, who had previously practiced in Livingston along with Dr. Nervi, said it is “a great honor to be back in Livingston, caring for patients and families of Essex County.”
Natural Image Skin Center
201 S. Livingston Ave, Condo 1C, Livingston | 908-509-1938 www.naturalimageskincenter.com
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BEST Feet Forward
By Janis Hashe, photo by Dan Epstein
With being months into the pandemic, people really need to get back to their doctors for regular exams—including to their podiatrists, says Dr. Matthew Wachtler of Cedar Grove Foot & Ankle Specialists. Especially for patients who have underlying conditions that can potentially affect their feet, such as diabetes. “It’s time to get back on your regular schedule.”
Maintaining foot and ankle health is essential for overall well-being, and Dr. Wachtler recognizes that everyone’s time is valuable. If a patient comes in for an initial evaluation, whether for an ingrown toenail, a bunion, pain from plantar fasciitis, or one of the many other conditions his facility treats, it is often possible to start treatment immediately.
Relief from the heel or arch pain of plantar fasciitis might start with a cortisone shot. Then there are many options, including custom-made orthotics, which can aid in healing the irritated and inflamed ligament, and help prevent future injury. Dr. Wachtler explains. “Over-the-counter orthotics provide cushioning, he says, but custom orthotics are molded to an individual’s feet so that they also support the arches and absorb shock.”
Dr. Matthew Wachtler
Cedar Grove Foot & Ankle Specialists also specializes in “fall risk assessment,” and this is particularly important right now for seniors, because many are living without as much home support as they had pre-pandemic. As for the “weekend warriors,” who may be nursing a sprain at home, they shouldn’t put off treatment, either. “It can literally mean getting back on your feet,” he states.
Cedar Grove Foot & Ankle Specialists
886 Pompton Ave., Ste. A-1, Cedar Grove | 973-857-1184 cedargrovefoot.com
