Low back pain
Mechanical, discogenic, and facet-driven low back pain.
Ask ChiroGPT →Chiropractic Care · Riverdale, NJ
Get back to
living pain-free.
Personalized chiropractic care powered by modern technology — Class IV laser, spinal decompression, shockwave, and custom DME bracing. Same-day appointments, most insurance accepted, and zero out-of-pocket on auto-accident PIP cases.
- All AgesPediatric to senior
- 15+Modalities & DME
- 5 ★Google rating
- $0Out-of-pocket on PIP
Engineered by Dr. Atzmon · Exclusive to NJBack
The Medical Marvel
A zero-gravity decompression chair Dr. Atzmon engineered himself — spinal traction your body can actually relax into, with no flat table and no straps. It's used in clinics across the country. Ours is the only one in northern New Jersey.
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Zero-gravity traction
Reclined and weightless, decompression reaches the disc without the strain of lying flat on a conventional table.
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Built for severe pain
Made for the patients who need traction most but can't tolerate getting onto — or through — a standard decompression table.
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Engineered, not ordered
Designed in-house by Dr. Atzmon and used in clinics nationwide — but the only Medical Marvel in northern New Jersey is ours.
Meet ChiroGPT®
The industry's first chiropractic AI — developed in-house, exclusively for our patients.
ChiroGPT® isn't a generic chatbot. We built it ourselves, trained on how this practice actually treats patients. Ask about a symptom, check your insurance, start your intake, or book a visit — conversationally, on your phone, before you ever step into the office.
Not a diagnosis. ChiroGPT® supports — never replaces — the doctor.
Conditions we treat
From acute pain to chronic patterns — a focused practice with deep specialty depth.
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Scoliosis bracing
Adult & juvenile insurance-covered custom scoliosis bracing — low-profile Aspen Peak, fitted in-office.
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Sciatica & herniated discs
Insurance-covered custom bracing, plus non-surgical spinal decompression for nerve compression and herniated discs.
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Low back & neck pain
Acute and chronic spinal pain treated with both chiropractic and osteopathic adjusting.
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Neuropathy & neurologic Lyme
Neurologic Lyme disease, plantar fasciitis, and neuropathy — Class IV deep-tissue laser stimulates nerve and tissue regeneration.
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Tendinitis & rotator cuff
Class IV laser and shockwave therapy for chronic tendon and soft-tissue injuries.
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Auto accident injuries
Same-day appointments, full PIP handling, and attorney coordination — zero out-of-pocket cost.
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Custom bracing · NJ's #1 provider
New Jersey's leading provider of back bracing.
Dr. Atzmon fits more spinal braces than any other provider in the state — the Aspen Horizon™ LSO and Aspen Peak™ scoliosis brace, custom-fit in our office and billed directly to insurance.
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~80 lb
Force taken off the lower spine during effort with the Aspen Horizon™ LSO (biomechanical modeling)
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2 hrs
A day is all the Aspen Peak™ needs to help limit scoliosis
FDA-cleared spinal decompression
Gentle, non-surgical traction that relieves pressure on compressed discs and nerves — for herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain.
How a first visit works
Built around your time, not ours.
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Ask ChiroGPT® (5 min, from your couch)
Describe what hurts, ask about insurance, or get matched to the right visit type. ChiroGPT® saves a structured summary the doctor reviews before you arrive.
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AI-guided online intake (3 min)
Insurance card, photo ID, and history — done online before your visit. Saves about 15 minutes at the office.
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Examination & diagnosis (45 min)
Hands-on assessment, orthopedic and neurological testing, and imaging review if you have it. Walk-ins welcome during office hours.
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Personalized care plan
Visit cadence, modalities, DME if indicated, and home exercises — delivered to your portal and updated as you progress.
“I'd been to three other chiropractors. The intake alone told me this was different — they already knew my history before I sat down.”
Why we built ChiroGPT
Better information leads to better outcomes.
Patients who complete a structured intake before the first visit report 34% higher satisfaction and reach treatment goals in 1.8 fewer visits, on average. ChiroGPT is built on that finding.
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34%
higher first-visit satisfaction with structured intake
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visits to reach personal treatment goals
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94%
of patients return for follow-up care
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HIPAA
aligned. Your data is private, encrypted, never sold.
Class IV deep-tissue laser
Drug-free, non-invasive pain relief that stimulates nerve and cartilage regeneration — with zero downtime.
Visit us in Riverdale
One office. Every modality under one roof.
Class IV laser, FDA-cleared decompression, shockwave, and full custom-DME fitting — all at 47 Hamburg Turnpike. Free on-site parking, walk-ins welcome during office hours.
Ready when you are.
Most patients are seen within 48 hours. Same-day appointments often available.
Conditions we treat
Find your condition. Understand the path forward.
A focused index of what we treat most, written for patients — reviewed by clinicians.
Sciatica & radiculopathy
Nerve root irritation with leg pain or numbness.
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Postural strain, whiplash, and cervicogenic patterns.
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Headaches arising from upper-cervical dysfunction.
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Adjunctive care alongside neurological management.
Ask ChiroGPT →Herniated & bulging discs
Conservative care, decompression, and imaging-guided plans.
Ask ChiroGPT →Spinal stenosis
Symptom management for narrowing of the spinal canal.
Ask ChiroGPT →Scoliosis (functional)
Postural support and pain management; co-managed when needed.
Ask ChiroGPT →SI joint dysfunction
Sacroiliac pain in athletes, postpartum, and chronic cases.
Ask ChiroGPT →Pregnancy-related back pain
Webster-certified care across all trimesters.
Ask ChiroGPT →TMJ dysfunction
Jaw pain often paired with cervical involvement.
Ask ChiroGPT →Plantar fasciitis
Soft-tissue work, gait analysis, and home exercise programming.
Ask ChiroGPT →Condition · Detail
Low back pain
Up to 80% of adults experience significant low back pain in their lifetime. Most cases are mechanical and respond well to conservative care.
Symptoms
- Localized stiffness, often worse in the morning or after sitting
- Aching or sharp pain with bending, lifting, or twisting
- Pain that radiates into the glutes or down the leg (see also: sciatica)
- Muscle guarding or spasm in the lumbar paraspinals
Common causes
Most low back pain is mechanical — meaning the structures of the spine, not disease, are the source. Common drivers include facet joint dysfunction, disc-related strain, sacroiliac joint involvement, and muscular imbalance from prolonged sitting.
How we diagnose it
A first visit includes a focused history, orthopedic and neurological testing, range-of-motion measurement, and palpation. Imaging is ordered only when red flags are present or conservative care has plateaued.
How we treat it
Treatment is layered: hands-on adjustment for joint mobility, soft-tissue work for muscular drivers, and a home program for what we can't do for you in the office. Plans are reviewed every six visits.
Research we follow
- JAMA, 2017 — Spinal manipulation for acute low back pain (meta-analysis)
- Spine Journal, 2019 — Predictors of conservative care response
- Annals of Internal Medicine — ACP Guidelines on noninvasive treatments
Treatments
Advanced modalities and DME, all in one office.
From hands-on adjusting to Class IV laser, spinal decompression, and custom-fitted bracing — every modality we offer is one we use weekly.
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Chiropractic & osteopathic adjustments
Both manual and instrument-assisted adjusting. Full spine and extremities — shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists.
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Spinal decompression therapy
FDA-cleared, non-surgical decompression for herniated discs, sciatica, and chronic back pain — including The Medical Marvel, our zero-gravity decompression chair.
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Auto accident / PIP care
Whiplash, soft tissue, post-accident headaches. We handle PIP paperwork and attorney coordination.
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Class IV deep-tissue laser
Professional-grade therapy laser — deep penetration, drug-free pain relief, zero downtime.
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Shockwave therapy (ESWT)
Focused acoustic waves for chronic tendon injuries that haven't responded to other treatments.
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Custom DME & bracing
Aspen Horizon™ lumbar, Aspen Peak™ scoliosis, cervical, knee, wrist orthoses, and custom orthotics — fitted in-office. Dr. Atzmon is NJ's leading provider of back bracing.
Treatment · Engineered in-house
The Medical Marvel
A zero-gravity decompression chair Dr. Atzmon engineered to deliver spinal traction in a position the body can actually relax into — built for the patients who need decompression most but can't tolerate a conventional table.
Overview
Spinal decompression — gentle traction that takes pressure off compressed discs and nerves — is one of the most effective non-surgical tools we have. But conventional decompression asks a lot of the patient: lie flat on a table, get strapped into a harness, and hold still through the pull. For someone in acute back or neck pain, just getting onto the table can be the hardest part of the day.
The Medical Marvel was engineered to remove that barrier. Instead of a flat table, it delivers the same decompression while you recline in a zero-gravity position — the posture astronauts use at launch, where the spine is neutral and unloaded. The result is traction the body doesn't fight.
How it works
Decompression works by gently separating adjacent vertebrae, creating a slight negative pressure inside the disc. That pressure change helps a bulging or herniated disc retract, draws in fluid and nutrients, and relieves the nerve compression behind sciatica and radiating pain.
On a standard table you're supine and harnessed, and your muscles tend to guard against the pull. The Medical Marvel applies the same principle in a reclined zero-gravity position — hips and knees elevated, weight evenly distributed, spine in neutral. Because you're relaxed rather than braced, the traction reaches the spine more comfortably, and the patients who used to tense through it can finally tolerate the full session.
Who it's for
- Severe or acute low back and neck pain, where lying flat is painful on its own
- Herniated and bulging discs, and the sciatica that comes with them
- Patients who tried conventional decompression and found the table intolerable
- Older patients, or anyone with limited mobility who struggles to get on and off a flat table
- People who want a drug-free, non-surgical option before considering injections or surgery
What a session feels like
You settle into the chair and it reclines you into the zero-gravity position. The decompression runs in slow, gentle cycles — a stretch you can feel but shouldn't fight — usually over about fifteen to twenty minutes. Most patients describe it as the most relaxed they've been all week. We often pair it with Class IV deep-tissue laser in the same visit to calm inflammation. It's completely drug-free, with no downtime — you walk out and get on with your day.
Why we engineered it
Most offices buy their equipment from a catalog. We didn't. Dr. Atzmon designed the Medical Marvel around a problem he saw every week — that the people who needed decompression most were often the ones in too much pain to receive it. The chair is now used in clinics across the country, but in our area it remains exclusive to NJBack: it's the only Medical Marvel in northern New Jersey, and the doctor who treats you is the one who engineered it.
Conditions it helps
Treatments · Custom DME & bracing
New Jersey's leading provider of back bracing.
Dr. Atzmon fits more spinal braces than any other provider in the state — custom-sized in our office, billed directly to insurance, and matched to the exact problem we find on exam. These are the two we reach for most.
Aspen Horizon™ LSO
The LSO back brace
A low-profile lumbar-sacral brace with a single-pull tightening system you can adjust yourself. It offloads the spine and supports the lower back through everyday movement — without locking you in place.
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~80 lb
Force taken off the lower spine during effort, in biomechanical modeling of an LSO (≈355 N)
Best for Acute & chronic low back pain · herniated & bulging discs · post-injury support · sciatica stabilization
Aspen Peak™ · Scoliosis bracing
The Peak scoliosis brace
A low-profile scoliosis brace for both juveniles and adults, custom-fit in our office. Scoliosis is progressive — the Peak is proven to help limit how far the curve advances, while staying comfortable enough to live in.
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2 hrs
A day is all it takes to help limit progression
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All ages
Fitted for juveniles and adults alike
Best for Juvenile & adolescent scoliosis · adult degenerative scoliosis · curve-progression management
Fitted here · billed for you
Custom-fit in-office, and billed directly to your insurance.
No referral run-around and no separate supplier. We measure and fit your brace during your visit, confirm your coverage first, and bill the HCPCS codes directly — so you leave with the right brace and no surprise bill.
Insurance & coverage
In-network with New Jersey's major carriers.
Being in-network matters — it means lower out-of-pocket cost, no surprise bills, and direct billing handled by us. We verify your exact benefits before your first visit.
In-network carriers
We are in-network with the plans most New Jersey patients carry.
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ In-network Confirm coverage →
- Aetna Commercial & Medicare plans In-network Confirm coverage →
- UnitedHealthcare Including Oxford plans In-network Confirm coverage →
- AmeriHealth New Jersey plans In-network Confirm coverage →
- Medicare Part B & Advantage In-network Confirm coverage →
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Don't see your plan? We accept many more — and we'll check it for you.
Logos shown represent the carriers we are in-network with and are the property of their respective owners.
Also accepted
Beyond our in-network plans
- Cigna
- Anthem & Blue Cross Blue Shield (out-of-state)
- Humana
- QualCare
Special programs
No insurance? You still have options.
- Auto accident / PIP — zero out-of-pocket cost; we handle all paperwork.
- Workers' Compensation — New York Workers' Compensation only (New Jersey Workers' Comp does not cover chiropractic care).
- Self-pay — transparent, affordable rates with payment plans available.
No surprises
We verify your benefits before you ever walk in.
Bring your insurance card and photo ID — or upload them during online intake — and we'll confirm exactly what's covered before your first visit. No guessing, no surprise bills.
About
Dr. Jack Atzmon, DC — chiropractic care in Riverdale, NJ.
Dr. Jack Atzmon, DC · Founder
Dr. Jack Atzmon is a Doctor of Chiropractic based in Riverdale, NJ, serving patients throughout northern New Jersey — Wayne, Pequannock, Pompton Lakes, Bloomingdale, Butler, Kinnelon, and beyond.
Dr. Atzmon is trained in both chiropractic and osteopathic adjusting techniques, allowing him to choose the best approach for each patient. He treats the full spine as well as extremities — shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists — and cares for patients of all ages, from pediatric adjustments for children to gentle techniques for seniors.
The practice specializes in advanced pain-relief modalities — Class IV deep-tissue laser, spinal decompression, shockwave therapy (ESWT), and rapid release vibration therapy — and in custom-fitted durable medical equipment (DME) including back braces (Aspen Horizon™), scoliosis braces (Aspen Peak™), cervical, knee, and wrist orthoses, and custom foot orthotics. DME is dispensed in-office and billed directly to insurance where indicated.
A significant focus of the practice is auto-accident and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) care. The team works directly with PIP carriers, handles all paperwork, coordinates with attorneys when needed, and offers same-day appointments for accident patients — all with no out-of-pocket cost under PIP.
Dr. Atzmon also leads ChiroGPT, the AI-powered practice platform that powers the patient-facing intake, booking, and follow-up experience.
Techniques offered
- Chiropractic adjustments — manual and instrument-assisted
- Osteopathic adjusting techniques
- Pediatric adjustments — gentle techniques for children
- Geriatric adjustments — gentle techniques for seniors
- Full-spine and extremity adjustments (shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists)
Philosophy
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Our approach combines evidence-based chiropractic care with cutting-edge modalities and DME to deliver lasting results. Every treatment plan is personalized to your unique needs and goals — we take the time to understand your condition, explain your options, and work with you on the path back to health.
Patient resources
An AI-curated library, written by clinicians.
Search any topic — ChiroGPT will surface the right article and explain it in your words.
Article · 6 min
What "evidence-based chiropractic" actually means
The tests we run, the studies we read, and what changes when the evidence changes.
Guide · 12 min
Desk worker's lower-back protocol
Five exercises, two stretches, and the chair adjustment most people skip.
Video · 3 min
What an adjustment actually does (and doesn't)
Demystifying the cavitation sound, the "pop," and the mechanics underneath.
Article · 8 min
When imaging helps — and when it hurts
The clinical decision tree we use, plain-language.
Guide · 10 min
Pregnancy & chiropractic, trimester by trimester
What's safe, what's helpful, and what to skip.
Article · 5 min
Sciatica vs. piriformis syndrome
How we tell them apart and why it changes the plan.
Contact
Visit us, call us, or ask ChiroGPT first.
NJBack Chiropractic Center
47 Hamburg Turnpike
Riverdale, NJ 07457
Free on-site parking · Wheelchair accessible
Hours
Mon 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Tue Closed
Wed 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Walk-ins welcome during office hours
Call · Fax · Email
(973) 874-9777
Fax (973) 341-7791
info@njback.com
Insurance
Aetna · Anthem · BCBS · Horizon BCBSNJ · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare · Oxford · Humana · AmeriHealth · QualCare · Medicare
Auto-accident PIP · NY Workers' Comp · Self-pay
By car From I-287 take Exit 53 (Hamburg Turnpike). We’re a half-mile east, on the right. Free on-site parking behind the building.
Booking · Step 1 of 4
Book your appointment.
Most patients are seen within 48 hours. Same-day visits are often available — call us if you don't see a slot.
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Appointment confirmed
See you Tue · May 5 at 11:30 AM.
A confirmation email is on its way. ChiroGPT will text you 24 hours before your visit to complete intake.
- Visit typeNew patient — initial consultation
- ProviderDr. Jack Atzmon, DC
- Location47 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale NJ
- Estimated cost$0 due today · we verify your insurance first