At 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 MoreThe SI (sacroiliac) joint, which plays a pivotal role in connecting the spine to the pelvis, can unfortunately be a source of chronic pain. Over the years, SI joint pain has been notoriously misdiagnosed as a spinal problem, so consulting with specialists in pain diagnosis and treatment is critical. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine,…
Read MoreIf you are now suffering the pain of a bone spur, you know how much such a small protrusion can interfere with your life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we have a fine track record of relieving the pain of bone spurs and other musculoskeletal abnormalities with corticosteroid injections. What Is a Bone Spur?…
Read MoreAt Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where our doctors focus on relieving pain and restoring function, corticosteroid injections are an important tool in our treatment regimens since they help to reduce inflammation, a major cause of pain. Corticosteroids mimic the effects of hormones your body naturally produces in your adrenal glands to reduce swelling and…
Read MoreOsteoarthritis is a big problem in the U.S., growing as the population ages. According to the CDC, over 50 percent of adults over 65 have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we treat a diverse group of patients with this disorder. As skilled physiatrists, we are committed to relieving their pain…
Read MoreCorticosteroids (steroids) are an anti-inflammatory medication for conditions ranging from asthma to Crohn’s Disease. A synthetic version of hormones produced by the adrenal glands, corticosteroids reduce pain and inflammation. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors use corticosteroids to treat spinal and musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. As holistic healthcare providers whose primary focus 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…
Read MoreAt the five offices of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we treat musculoskeletal injuries in the back and neck, and throughout the body. As physiatrists, we focus on nonsurgically relieving pain and restoring function. Patients come to us with injuries that result from everyday activities, occupational duties, sports, hobbies and recreation, traffic accidents, and slip…
Read MoreFor many people, spending time working in the garden is relaxing and satisfying, a pleasant way to spend a spring morning or afternoon. Nonetheless, at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we see a fair number of patients who have suffered painful injuries while planting, weeding, and otherwise beautifying their yards and flower beds. Fortunately, our…
Read MoreScoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine, though most often diagnosed in early adolescence, is also a problem for adults we treat at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine. Because our practice is nonsurgical, our physiatrists offer conservative therapies that are extremely effective and minimally invasive. For victims suffering from adult scoliosis, our holistic treatments can…
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