Disc herniation is one of the common causes of back pain that brings patients to the spine specialists at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine. Because we are widely known for our non-surgical approaches to relieving back pain, patients come to us seeking treatments that will increase their comfort and mobility without surgery. Our disc herniation…
Read MoreAlthough we generally think of jobs that require physical strength and exertion — such as construction work, firefighting, and roofing — as hard on the back, many of us know all too well that desk jobs can, over time, be equally taxing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 16 percent of American employees…
Read MoreAs physiatrists at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we specialize in relieving neuromusculoskeletal pain through non-surgical methods. Therefore, one of our common focuses is alleviating the troubling symptoms of pinched nerves. If you are having pain you suspect may be caused by a pinched nerve or if you have had this problem in the past,…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we are acutely aware that most people suffer back and neck pain during their lifetimes. Our doctors, physiatrists specializing in pain alleviation and restoration of function, also understand how pain and immobility issues significantly diminish one’s quality of life. For years, we have been providing effective, nonsurgical treatments like…
Read MoreAmong the patients who come to Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, ankle pain is a common complaint. Fortunately, our doctors are well-prepared to diagnose and treat the vast majority of ankle pain ailments without surgery. Physiatrists who specialize in relieving pain and restoring function, we are compassionate as well as highly competent. Most of our…
Read MoreIf you suffer from chronic back pain, you are by no means alone. According to the NIH, 8.2 percent of Americans suffer from severe chronic back pain. In this blog, we will investigate the multiple causes of this problem and how modern medicine can now address it with a number of nonsurgical means. At Long Island…
Read MoreIf you are suffering from sciatic nerve pain, you have a lot of company. It is estimated that 40 percent of the population is affected by this condition at some point in their lives. This troubling disorder has many potential causes. Fortunately, at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine we have many effective nonsurgical treatments for…
Read MoreUnfortunately, for a great many people, the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome interferes with daily life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we see patients for whom this problem makes household chores, work tasks, sports, and routine activities like driving or writing, difficult or even impossible, to manage. If you are troubled by the symptoms…
Read MoreThere is good pain and bad pain, and in most cases, your body knows the difference. While it is normal to feel some tightness and soreness after exercise, especially if you’re just beginning a new regimen or exercising a new part of your body, severe or lasting pain is always a warning that something is…
Read MoreConstruction sites are dangerous places. In spite of all the safety measures taken by companies, supervisors, and workers, accidents resulting in injuries are common among those who do construction work. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where healing spinal and musculoskeletal injuries is our forte, our doctors have a great deal of experience treating construction…
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