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Dr. David Pollack, D.C.

Chiropractor

Dr. David Pollack is a Chiropractor practicing in Commack, NY. Dr. Pollack 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. Pollack seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. David Pollack, D.C.
  • Commack, NY
  • Accepting new patients

How long does it take to fix bad posture?

Hey great question. There are lots of reasons for bad posture. From the physical perspective, there can be an imbalance or weakness in & between the ventral and dorsal muscles READ MORE
Hey great question. There are lots of reasons for bad posture. From the physical perspective, there can be an imbalance or weakness in & between the ventral and dorsal muscles (your front and back). Sitting at a desk on a computer or over utilizing our phones can contribute greatly to this. So can of injuries. There are also non- physical reasons to create these issues. Chronic fatigue will result in a lack of energy to maintain posture. Problems like chronic Epstein Barr Virus can cause chronic fatigue. There are many other reasons, just trying to highlight a few. The best way to find out is to come in to have an evaluation to figure out your unique issue.

How should I sleep to fix rounded shoulders?

The direct answer would certainly be to sleep on your back on a relatively firm bed. However, there are many reasons to have rounded shoulders and most do not have to do with sleep READ MORE
The direct answer would certainly be to sleep on your back on a relatively firm bed. However, there are many reasons to have rounded shoulders and most do not have to do with sleep posture. I would always recommend to have an evaluation to uncover the root cause and then come up with a process to remedy the problem.