Health Tips

Throughout the past three decades, Dr. Ira Shapiro has provided safe, gentle and effective chiropractic care to tens of thousands of patients ranging from community members to professional athletes competing at the highest international levels.

This section of our website provides information beyond chiropractic care. Click on the articles below and you will find news about our practice as well as practical wellness information which you can incorporate into your lifestyle to improve the quality of your life. Dr. Shapiro writes about issues relating to aging, fighting fatigue and staying physically fit.

Positive Results with Nutritional Counseling

One of the positive results we see from nutritional counseling is an increase in a patient’s happiness. Patients feel good, they look good, they have improved self-confidence and some people even lose weight from changing their diet. Patients are happy…

Nutrition Tips

Find nutrition tips to get more energy, lose weight, lower blood pressure and cholesterol and more. The less ingredients in the foods we eat, the better. Always eat real fruits, vegetables, fish and lean meat as opposed to processed foods that…

Never Dismiss the Pain

By Dr. Ira Shapiro, Director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey Nearly 30 years ago, millions of Americans everywhere joined the physical fitness craze that was fueled by celebrities in tight fitting leotards selling their latest…

Stand Tall to Look and Feel Better

By Dr. Ira Shapiro, Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center, Old Bridge, New Jersey Many of us never listened despite the continued warnings. “Don’t slouch” and “stand up straight” were far more than overbearing directives. They were precautions for the bad things…

Aging Gracefully With Optimism, Reason and Challenge

By Dr. Ira Shapiro, Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center, Old Bridge, New Jersey Aging gracefully is the dream of many individuals. Unfortunately, it often seems like life has other plans. Stress, time limitations, illness, injury, heavy workloads, and other responsibilities commonly…

The Path to Fitter, Healthy Lives Often Starts with the Basics

by Dr. Ira Shapiro, Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center, Old Bridge, New Jersey Playing sports is an important part of many lives. In fact, the boomer generation is more involved in activities ranging from biking, golf and tennis to jogging, aerobics…

Combating Tiredness and Fatigue Should Be Part of Your Everyday Wellness Plan

For many of us, tiredness and fatigue are constantly at war with our desires to live fuller, healthier and more successful lives. Stress, pain, illness and a lack of exercise, sleep and rest are just a few of the culprits…

Dr. Ira A. Shapiro Attends to the Medical Needs of International Athletes Participating in The 2013 World Games in Cali, Columbia

Dr. Ira A. Shapiro, director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey, recently attended to the chiropractic needs of thousands of international athletes attending The 2013 World Games in Cali, Columbia. The event is held every four…

Dr. Shapiro Elected as Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors

Dr. Ira A. Shapiro, director of the Plaza Chiropractic Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey has been elected a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (FICC), during ceremonies held during the most recent meeting of the American Chiropractic Association…

Sit Straight & Firm Up

By Dr. Ira Shapiro, Director, Plaza Chiropractic Center, Old Bridge, NJ The weather has finally warmed and summer is now well underway. However, with more than 10 million sports-related injuries every year, adults of all ages, teens and children alike…

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