Dr. Anthony Pellegrino, DC

If you’re living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in South Jersey, you already know it’s not “just a sensitive stomach.”IBS affects how you eat, how you plan your day, how you travel, how you sleep, and how confident you feel in your own body. And for most adults, the experience sounds something like this: “My

If you’re living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in South Jersey — whether it’s Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis — chances are you’ve spent years trying to make sense of flare-ups, stress triggers, unpredictable symptoms, and the emotional toll of never knowing how your body is going to respond. Most adults we talk to say

When you’re living with Crohn’s disease in New Jersey, it can feel like your entire life revolves around flare cycles, stress triggers, and trying to predict what kind of day your body is going to give you. Most adults tell us the same thing: “Some days I can handle life. Other days… everything falls apart.”

If you’ve ever noticed that your jaw gets tighter during stressful weeks — or that your clenching and grinding flare up when life feels overwhelming — you’re not imagining it. Stress and TMJ problems are deeply connected.In fact, for many New Jersey patients, stress is the #1 trigger behind their jaw pain, clicking, headaches, and

If your jaw starts clicking, popping, or feeling tight every time life gets stressful, you’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone.We hear this from New Jersey patients all the time: “My jaw only clicks when I’m overwhelmed.”“It gets louder during work deadlines.”“Any time I’m stressed, I catch myself clenching.” Here’s the simple

Many people in Spring Lake start searching for “cervical and TMJ alignment” because they’ve noticed something other providers often overlook — their neck and jaw problems seem connected. And they’re right. Here’s what most people don’t get told: If the upper neck isn’t functioning well, the TMJ almost never moves the way it should. Once

Most people assume every jaw issue is “TMJ,” but that’s not always true.Sometimes it’s the joint.Sometimes it’s the muscles.And most of the time? It’s the nervous system driving both. If you’ve tried stretching, heat, night guards, massage, or dental work and still feel confused (or stuck), this article will help you understand what’s really going

If you’re in Sea Girt and struggling with jaw tightness, popping, headaches, or that deep “I just want my face to relax” kind of tension, you’re not alone.Many people come to us after trying night guards, stretching, heat, or medications — only to feel frustrated when the relief is temporary. Here’s the truth most people

If you’re a Belmar parent searching for help with your baby’s feeding challenges, latch issues, or possible tongue tie, you’re not alone. Tongue tie can make feeding exhausting for both babies and parents — and it’s often hard to know where to begin. Many families in the Belmar area reach out to us because they’re

If you’re searching for a “lip and tongue tie specialist near me,” you’re not alone. Many parents feel overwhelmed trying to figure out whether their baby needs a revision, bodywork, lactation support, or all of the above. Feeding challenges can make everything feel urgent — and when you’re tired, worried, or in pain from difficult