Chiropractor in Middletown, NJ

Cox Technic is the cornerstone of our chiropractic practice. It's a hands-on, table-assisted spinal decompression technique that has been clinically proven effective for treating disc injuries, degenerative disc disease, and a range of conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Unlike forceful manipulation, Cox Technic uses gentle, segmental traction to reduce intradiscal pressure, restore normal spinal motion, and create the conditions in which a herniated or degenerated disc can begin to heal.

We use the latest Cox Technic tables at our Middletown office, and our chiropractors are specifically trained in the protocol. Patients with conditions like facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain/strain injuries, scoliosis, transitional vertebrae, sacroiliac restrictions, and certain types of spinal stenosis often respond exceptionally well to this approach — particularly when other interventions have failed. Treatment is typically delivered over a course of weeks rather than a single session, because lasting structural change takes time.

Athletes — from weekend warriors to collegiate competitors to professional players — present with a specific category of musculoskeletal demand. Repetitive motion, asymmetric loading, sudden directional changes, and the cumulative wear of training all create patterns of dysfunction that general chiropractic care isn't always equipped to handle.

Dr. Proodian leads the sports chiropractic department at NHC. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and he treats athletes of all ages and ability levels at our Middletown location. Sports chiropractic at NHC focuses on identifying the underlying biomechanical imbalance — not just the painful symptom — and correcting it through a combination of adjustments, soft-tissue work, kinesio taping, and progressive rehabilitation. Common patients include high school athletes from Middletown, Mater Dei (when it was still open), Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, and the local club sports community, as well as marathon runners training along the Bayshore and Sandy Hook routes.

Functional neurology is one of the most clinically interesting fields in modern chiropractic, and it is one of the things that genuinely sets our practice apart. Chiropractic neurology applies the principles of nervous system function to a wide range of conditions that traditional care often struggles with — concussion, post-concussion syndrome, vertigo, balance disorders, certain movement disorders, post-stroke rehabilitation, ADD/ADHD, peripheral neuropathies, and more.

Dr. Hostnik is a board-certified Chiropractic Neurologist and heads this department for our practice. The work involves structured, targeted protocols designed to optimize how the brain and nervous system communicate with the rest of the body. For patients in Middletown and Monmouth County who have suffered a concussion (sports-related or otherwise), are dealing with persistent dizziness, or have neurologic symptoms that haven't been adequately addressed elsewhere, this is often the right place to start.

Kinesio Taping is a soft-tissue support technique used adjunctively with chiropractic and rehabilitation. The tape is applied over specific muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, support overused tissue, and provide proprioceptive feedback during movement — all without restricting circulation or range of motion. We use it routinely for conditions like rotator cuff strain, hamstring injuries, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, knee tracking problems, and post-surgical edema. It is also valuable for athletes who need support during competition.

Pregnancy creates significant physiological and biomechanical change. Hormonal shifts loosen ligaments, the growing uterus alters spinal loading, and pelvic alignment becomes critical for both maternal comfort and optimal fetal positioning. Our chiropractors are trained to provide gentle, pregnancy-appropriate care that establishes pelvic balance and supports the body through every stage of pregnancy. Patients commonly report reduced back, hip, and round-ligament pain; relief from sciatica; better sleep; reduced symptoms of nausea; and shorter, less complicated labor.

Myofascial release is a soft-tissue technique that addresses adhesions and restrictions in the fascia — the connective tissue that surrounds and interpenetrates every muscle, organ, and structure in the body. Unlike massage, which is broadly relaxing, myofascial release uses specific protocols to identify and release adhesions that are restricting motion or creating pain. Our chiropractors are trained to integrate this work into adjustment sessions when soft tissue is contributing to a structural problem.