At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine where our experienced doctors have an excellent record of relieving the debilitating pain and immobility of joint damage, we treat a great many patients who are coping with elbow pain. The vast majority of these patients, almost all of whom benefit greatly from our elbow injury treatments, are dealing…
Read MoreAcupuncture is a healthcare practice that dates back thousands of years to ancient China. For millennia it has been used in many parts of Asia for a variety of medical purposes but has only become accepted by the Western world relatively recently. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists, who specialize in pain relief…
Read MoreAs the weather gets milder and the days are longer, many of us are spurred on to really “clean house,” i.e. rid ourselves of items we haven’t used in years, wash surfaces under and above our usual range of vision, and put everything in order, basements, attics, and garages included. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation…
Read MoreSmartphones, though we may wonder how we ever survived without them, often result in physical problems we could all happily do without. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we diagnose and treat many patients who are suffering from musculoskeletal injuries directly related to their frequent use of these devices. If you are troubled by neck,…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors focus on non-invasive methods of elbow pain relief and increased mobility. We have diagnosed and had success in many cases of tennis elbow injury treatment. If you are suffering the discomfort and restriction of this condition, make an appointment at one of our convenient offices for a comprehensive evaluation by…
Read MoreWhen you suffer an accidental injury or are troubled by musculoskeletal pain caused by a disease condition, knowing the medical terms that define your pain can give you a sense of control. This blog is designed to give you some familiarity with words that you may know, but can’t pinpoint the meaning of. We know…
Read MoreIt is well known that we experience more aches and pains as we get older. Much of this is attributable to arthritis, a process of deterioration that affects the joints, but a great deal of the pain older individuals experience comes from aging muscles as well. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we treat musculoskeletal…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where we specialize in problems of the back and joints, we see a fair number of cases of elbow bursitis. This condition occurs in the fluid-filled sac at the bony tip of the elbow, known as the olecranon bursa. Our doctors are physiatrists, focused on relieving pain and restoring…
Read MoreCartilage is our primary connective tissue, serving a variety of structural and functional purposes throughout the body. Where cartilage covers the ends of our bones, it reduces friction, protecting our joints from the stress of weight-bearing movements. Damage to cartilage can be painful and restrict movement. Types of Cartilage and What They Do There are…
Read MoreSince the advent of computers, the term “carpal tunnel” has come into much more common usage. Though there has been some debate over whether carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is actually caused by frequent computer use, wrists are certainly at risk for pain and dysfunction in the modern world. It is, however, a mistake to self-diagnose…
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