Tues Evening Wellness Experience 6:30-7pm Come join us every Tues evening at Dr. Lester’s office (Drop-ins welcome) 7 Paradise Lane, New Paltz NY, 12561 Get Directions on Google Maps 6/28/11 – “NEUROLOGICAL FITNESS” Personalized, at-home exercise program designed to dramatically enhance the individual’s postural and neurological corrective and wellness goals. 7/5/11 – “DR. LESTER’S SECRETS” [...]
This weekend I attended my childhood friend Howies’ son Jessie’s’ Bar-Mitzvah. It was kind of poignant; I can still recall Howies’ Bar-Mitzvah. At one point of the service called “Ashrei” the Rabbi gave an explanation of the prayer. She explained that the word “Ashrei” is a form of the word that means “happy.” She told [...]
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is a distracting and often intense pain that begins in the lower back and extends down one or both legs. It typically worsens with periods of sitting or standing. The discs between the spinal bones of the lower back are often involved. Trauma and stress can cause one or more discs [...]
PMS Premenstrual Syndrome Estimates suggest that up to 90% of women suffer from some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with 10-20% experiencing severe or disabling symptoms. If you’re resolved not to give in to menstrual or premenstrual discomfort, and you want a natural solution that avoids drugs, many women turn to chiropractic. The Lumbar Spine [...]
Stress is a regular part of our life. Stress can motivate us and help us grow. However, when stress overwhelms us it affects all facets of our life, our health, relationships and our overall well-being and quality of life. Physical Stress Repetitive motions (painting the ceiling), postural distortions (falling asleep with your neck twisted) and [...]
Headaches Headaches are painfully common, but they don’t need to be a part of normal, day-to-day life. The vast majority of headaches—tension, migraine, or cluster—are associated with muscle tension in the neck. Headaches can also be related to premenstrual symptoms and asthma and allergies. Dr. Lester’s gentle, low force Drug Culture While convenient, drugs that [...]
Neck Pain Imagine balancing a 12 lb. bowling ball on the tips of your fingers all day long. That’s just one of many things your neck must do. Your neck and shoulders work hard. Even the smallest deviation in the relationships of the seven bones of your cervical spine (neck) can cause pain and reduced [...]
Studies Showing Chiropractic Boosting the Immune System One of the most important studies was performed by Dr. Ronald Pero, Ph.D., chief of cancer prevention research at New York’s Preventive Medicine Institute and professor medicine at New York University. It showed the positive effect that chiropractic care can have on the immune system and general health. [...]
Back Pain We help people with back pain everyday. Back pain is a sign something’s wrong. Some people silence the pain with drugs. But that would be like removing the battery to quiet a smoke detector! Two Common Causes The nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone are a common cause [...]
Allergies Chiropractic care doesn’t treat allergies. So, why do so many people with allergies mention that they get relief by receiving care in our office? It’s Not the Pollen There are many signs of an allergic reaction. Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, skin rash. More serious reactions can include constricted air passageways, vomiting and even [...]
"It wasn’t until I was 9 months pregnant that I experienced lower back pain again and went back to see Dr. Lester for an adjustment. Within two treatments I was pain free again."
