If you ever had a shooting pain down the back of your leg, you immediately think ​sciatica! But are you suffering from sciatica or piriformis syndrome? Either can be debilitating for a runner and very difficult to continue training through. Most athletes stop running for a long period to rest...

Have you ever felt great starting out for a run, only to have knee pain a mile or two in? It could be Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). The classic symptoms of ITBS are pain along the outside of the knee joint, sometimes accompanied by a popping or clicking sensation. The...

NormaTec is the leader in rapid recovery—their systems give a competitive edge to the world’s elite athletes, coaches, and trainers. At Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care our goal is to establish recovery as an integral part of every athlete’s training, and we feel NormaTec systems assist our clients in accomplishing...

Back Injuries In Kids Is More Common Than You Think By Dr. Jon DeGorter, DC As we get older most of us have experienced lower back pain. But back pain in young athletes is surprisingly common and back injury occurs more often than concussions. Low back pain is associated with...

Check out this great story about how the professional tennis players use chiropractors on staff   http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/page/Buzz09022018/how-does-john-isner-6-10-now-33-stay-court-adjustments-literally   Credit to ESPN D'Arcy MaineESPNW Writer

Congratulations are in order for our patient Trent Hampton (thank you for your permission in posting) who has qualified for the Team USA in the sport of Triathlon for the Special Olympics World Summer Games, to be held in Abu Dhabi March 5 to March 24, 2019. We look forward to keeping...

Please note we will be seeing our patients at our new office location 99 COLD SPRING RD Syosset NY 11791. We look forward to taking care of everyone at the new location!   See you there Dr. Jon DeGorter  

Access to top-notch healthcare is among the criteria that position our region as one of America’s best places to live. From the onset, Long Island’s physicians, hospitals and laboratories have paved the way for advancements in nearly every area of medicine. Pulse’s extensive database of medical professionals enables us to...

Increase Performance and Prevent Injury with Warm Ups and Cool Downs By Dr. Jon DeGorter, DC Incorporating a warm up and cool down before and after competitions and training sessions is a great way to maximize your overall performance. Pre and post workout exercises are important in preparing the body...

Shin Splints – Stress Fracture or Stress Reaction By Dr. Jon DeGorter, DC One of the most common lower leg conditions is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, also known as Shin Splints, characterized by a stress reaction on the inside of the shin bone. A stress reaction is the preceding stage...