Dr. Dr. Robert S MacBarb, DC, Chiropractor
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Dr. Dr. Robert S MacBarb, DC

Chiropractor

1414 Montauk Hwy Water Mill NY, 11976

About

Dr. Robert MacBarb is a Chiropractor practicing in Water Mill, NY. Dr. MacBarb 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. MacBarb seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.

Education and Training

New York Chiropractic College 1982

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Dr. Dr. Robert S MacBarb, DC
Dr. Dr. Robert S MacBarb, DC's Expert Contributions
  • My back

    There are many reasons for back pain and if it is continuing 2 years after giving birth you will need to have an in depth examination to determine the true pain generator. I don’t have enough information to aid you further, find a good spinal Doctor who can take a full history and do a full examination as once the cause of pain is determined, proper treatment can begin. READ MORE

  • Can a shoulder impingement be fixed?

    You will need to find a Doctor to examine your shoulder, and most likely it can be fixed. READ MORE

  • How do you loosen tight muscles in your legs?

    In our seated work a day worlds our leg muscles shorten and contract, to correct for tight leg muscles start a stretching program with a Chiropractor or a PT. It’s also helpful to stand up and walk around frequently during the day. READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractor help with a dislocated shoulder?

    A dislocated shoulder is handled by the orthopedic community. READ MORE

  • Physical neck/head/shoulders

    Well your question is very interesting, you should consult with a good neurologist if stretching your neck produces a headache 2 years post trauma. Once you are cleared by neurology a Doctor of Chiropractic should be able to help with the chronic tension you describe. READ MORE

  • Lower right back pain

    If your pain has persisted this long you should consider having your condition evaluated by a doctor well versed in musculoskeletal issues. If there is pain radiating into the leg, or if pain increases with a cough , sneeze , and bearing down for a bowel movement , please do not wait. Seek professional care.. READ MORE

  • PCP refusing to listen?

    Your problem needs a proper history and examination to understand the mechanism of injury, then and only then a course of treatment can be developed. A Chiropractor, an orthopedist, or a DPT is well versed to find the cause of your pain and find a cure. READ MORE

  • Can a chiropractic adjustment help me sleep better?

    Chiropractic adjustments reduce stress on the body frame and nervous system, if the body is in a relaxed state, sleep all other things being equal will be easier and deeper. READ MORE

  • How long should you rest after chiropractor?

    In most cases light easy movement after a Chiropractic adjustment is helpful to reduce soft tissue swelling that can accompany an injury READ MORE

  • How should I sleep to fix rounded shoulders?

    Sleeping on your back or chest will help, but by itself will not fully correct the problem. READ MORE

  • How do chiropractors adjust ankles?

    Most Doctors of Chiropractic do extremity adjustments. READ MORE

Treatments

  • Diversified
  • Applied Kinesiology
  • Logan Basic
  • Manual Adjusting

Dr. Dr. Robert S MacBarb, DC's Practice location

1414 Montauk Hwy -
Water Mill, NY 11976
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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Robert S. Macbarb, who serves patients in Water Hill, New York.

Helping individuals with the power of medical manipulation, Dr. Macbarb is a licensed chiropractor in private practice in Water Hill, New York. 

From direct chiropractic care to more specific pain management strategies, some of his areas of specialization include scoliosis, pinched nerves, whiplash from automobile crashes, slipped and injured discs, and injury from occupational stresses. He has helped thousands of patients find relief from their scoliosis-related dysfunction, often completely correcting the defect without the need for surgery.

Academically, Dr. Macbarb earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Stony Brook University. He then went on to graduate with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in 1982.

Through customized care and compassionate assistance, he has over four decades of experience in helping patients discover relief. He also has many ties to the local community, and can help individuals find the appropriate referral to help manage their specific ailment.

On a professional level, Dr. Macbarb is a member of the New York State Chiropractic Association, leading the way toward the future of chiropractic.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo and a long list of other ailments and conditions. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally, without the use of medication or surgery.

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