Conditions
Back and Neck Pain treatment in Hazlet, NJ
- Evidence-based care
- Most insurance accepted
- In-house digital X-ray
- Same-week appointments
Is this you?
If any of these sound familiar, you are in the right place.
- Pain that has lasted more than a couple of weeks and is not settling on its own
- Pain that travels into your shoulder, arm, hip or leg
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in a hand or foot
- Stiffness in the morning, or pain that worsens as the day goes on
- Pain that flares when you sit at a desk or drive for long periods
- Sleep interrupted because you cannot find a comfortable position
- You have been managing it with medication rather than treating it
- You have been told surgery is the next step and want another option first
Back and neck pain episodes are often short-lived — but they can be severe, debilitating, and in some cases become chronic. An examination tells you which one you are dealing with.
Understanding the condition
What causes back and neck pain
Over 80% of people experience back or neck pain at some point in their life. It is the second leading cause of disability in the United States. The costs associated with back and neck pain is estimated to be greater than $100 billion annually. Although, back and neck pain episodes are often short-lived, however, can be severe, debilitating, and in some cases, become chronic. Common causes of back and neck pain include herniated discs, radiculopathy (pinched nerve), degenerative disc disease (internal disc disruption), and facet joint arthritis.
Why symptom-only treatment falls short
Traditional treatments are aimed at just reducing symptoms. These treatments are often band-aids, masking the symptoms and not addressing the underlying condition. If patients do not get the relief they are looking for from these traditional treatments they may opt for an invasive surgical procedure or dangerous pain medications. This may possibly lead to chronic pain, advanced degeneration of adjacent segments of the spine, and eventual additional surgery.
Common Causes
Which of these is driving your pain changes the treatment entirely — that is what the first visit is for.
Our approach
We approach health through multiple modalities
These treatments contribute to the healing of the injured structure and restoring health and function, rather than just providing short term relief of the symptoms.
Chiropractic Care Services
Pain relief and complete wellness without the use of medications or surgery, including Chiropractic BioPhysics and non-surgical spinal decompression.
Physical Therapy Services
The preservation, improvement and restoration of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and the associated body joints.
Interventional Pain Management
In-office, non-surgical procedures including spinal epidural, facet joint and trigger point injections.
Advanced Regenerative Medicine
Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell (Wharton’s Jelly), Amniotic Fluid Allograft, Prolotherapy and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma).
Low Level Laser Therapy & Cryo-Fos
All natural restorative therapies that provide long-lasting relief without medication or downtime.
Acupuncture Services
Used to prevent, diagnose and treat disease, as well as improve overall general health, alongside your other care.
What to expect
Your first visit for back or neck pain
Plan on 45 to 60 minutes. Imaging, if it is needed, happens in the same building on the same day.
Consultation
We listen to your history: what started it, what makes it worse, and what you have already tried.
Physical examination
Orthopedic and neurological testing to locate the structure that is actually producing the pain.
Imaging if indicated
In-house digital X-ray, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound or electrodiagnostic testing, same day.
Your treatment plan
A personalized plan that addresses the cause, reviewed with you before anything begins.
Technology & diagnostics
Diagnosed here, not somewhere else.
In-House
Digital X-Ray
Structural imaging of the spine, taken and read in the office during your visit.
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Real-time imaging of soft tissue, used to assess tendons, ligaments and joints.
Electrodiagnostic Testing (NCV/EMG)
Nerve conduction and muscle testing, performed by clinicians certified in electrodiagnostic studies.
Who you will see
Dr. Jason M. Brooks D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic · Founder
With over 10 years experience, Dr. Jason M. Brooks strives to recommend the highest level of care possible by offering each and every patient a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan that is anything but “cookie cutter” in approach. He has undergone extensive post graduate training in Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), Scoliosis Rehabilitation and Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, and is certified to perform ElectroDiagnostic Studies (NCV/EMG).
Insurance & affordability
FREE Benefits Check
The Staff at Airport Plaza Spine & Wellness will work with you to help reduce the stress of working with insurance companies. We accept many insurance providers to make sure as much of the cost as possible doesn’t come out of your pocket! In the event we don’t accept your insurance we will make every effort to work with you financially to get the treatment you need by offering accommodating and affordable cash plans as well.
Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Patients treated for back and neck pain
“Airport plaza spine and wellness has helped me with my back pain issues that has allowed me to have a quality of life again. My progress has made leaps and bounds compared to where I was when I first walked in their door. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and always has the patients best interest in mind when working with you. If your in pain go see Dr. Brooks, Dr Grace, Dr. Andrew and the rest of the staff, you will not be disappointed!”
“Everyone is so nice from the minute I walked into the door I was treated with respect and had several procedures done after I had my spine X-rayed in the office. I honestly can say that I haven’t felt this good in years and through the X-ray Dr. Brooks was able to find out what is causing my pain and we are now working to correct it.”
No. You can request an appointment directly online or by calling (732) 264-2233. If your plan requires a referral for a specific service, our staff will tell you when they verify your benefits.
Only if the examination indicates they are needed. Digital X-ray is in-house, so imaging happens during the same visit rather than at a separate facility on another day.
Our approach is built around non-surgical, drug-free care. Your clinician explains each step before it happens and adjusts the plan to what you can tolerate.
Medication reduces symptoms without addressing the underlying condition. Our treatments contribute to the healing of the injured structure and restoring health and function, rather than just providing short term relief of the symptoms.
Many patients come to us looking for a non-surgical option first. We evaluate the condition independently and tell you honestly whether our treatments are appropriate for it.
Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans. Complete the free benefits check and our staff will confirm your coverage before you arrive.
In the event we don’t accept your insurance we will make every effort to work with you financially to get the treatment you need by offering accommodating and affordable cash plans as well.
Related conditions
Joint and Limb Pain
Shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, hand and foot pain that limits how freely you move.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back, often causing leg pain when you walk.
Neuropathy
Tingling, numbness and burning nerve pain in the hands or feet.
Discover the Freedom of a Pain-Free Life!
(732) 264-2233
also 732-END-PAIN
Business hours
- Monday — 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Tuesday — Closed
- Wednesday — 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Thursday — 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday — 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday — Closed