A large proportion of the population spends most of the work day at computers. Even though these workers are not generally lifting heavy objects, climbing great heights, or using dangerous devices, many kinds of musculoskeletal problems can develop as a result of office work. Ergonomic innovations have been designed to improve posture in order to…
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 MoreBack pain is a prevalent health issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide. At LI Pain Management, we understand the debilitating effects of back pain and the importance of effective treatment. Physical therapy (PT) offers a comprehensive approach to managing and alleviating back pain, emphasizing the body’s natural ability to heal and strengthen. The Advantages of…
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 MoreAlthough we generally assume that those in physically strenuous occupations, such as construction work, landscaping, nursing, and firefighting, are the workers most prone to physical injury, artists of all kinds are also at risk for work-related injuries. Creative work may seem more serene, but in fact painters, sculptors, musicians, writers, textile artists, actors, and photographers…
Read MoreGardening can be a healthy combination: a way of keeping your yard lovely, a form of physical exercise, and a rejuvenating period of meditative relaxation. However, unless you learn to maintain good posture while gardening, you can end up with aches and pains or even a serious injury. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our…
Read MoreIronically, at the same time that back pain is a leading cause of workplace absenteeism, a large number of back injuries are work-related. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nearly 70 percent of workers in various occupations report at least one episode of low back pain during the past year,…
Read MoreAs if everyone didn’t have enough to worry about during the COVID-19 pandemic, health facilities like Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine report seeing an uptick in back pain among their patients. If you are one of these patients, don’t suffer unnecessarily during this period of angst. Our highly skilled physiatrists are here to help. We…
Read MoreSwimmer’s shoulder, also called shoulder impingement, does not only occur in swimmers, but is common enough among those who swim a great deal to warrant its nickname. It is estimated that about 90 percent of the complaints swimmers bring to their healthcare providers are related to shoulder problems, and the most common of them is…
Read MoreWhile almost every employee has, at some point, referred to her/his job as “a pain,” in many cases there is a very real link between one’s occupation and one’s painful musculoskeletal disorders. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors often diagnose and treat patients who are suffering neck, back, joint or muscular pain as…
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