Types of Injuries We Treat

At 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…

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Repetitive Stress Injuries: Causes and Nonsurgical Treatments

Although most repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are not serious, they can interfere with work, chores, recreation, and quality of life. While the terms used to describe them are relatively new, repetitive injuries have a long history. They were written about and referred to in the 1700s as occurring in, among others: musicians, clerks, farmers, and…

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Repetitive Strain Injuries Can Result from Work or Play

Most repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are not serious and can be resolved with the help of the trained physiatrists of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine. Our physiatrists specialize in pain management and restoration of function through nonsurgical means, so, whether or not you know the cause of your discomfort, our medical team will help you…

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Occupational Back Pain and How to Avoid It

Back pain causes economic as well as physical distress. As the primary reason workers take sick days, back pain has a strong negative impact on both workers and employers. Government studies have shown that there are several important ways businesses and their employees can be proactive in addressing acute and chronic back pain. Taking these…

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Can Physical Therapy Help Recovery After a Broken Bone?

Recovering from a broken bone can be a challenge, requiring patience and targeted rehabilitation. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we understand the critical role of holistic, non-surgical treatments in healing and restoring function. Our talented physical therapy (PT) department, well-known across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, specializes in aiding patients through their recovery from bone…

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Ankle Pain

Among 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…

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Factors that Affect Your Chronic Joint Pain

Many of the patients who come to Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine are seeking help with chronic joint pain. Our doctors are physiatrists who specialize in alleviating pain and restoring function so we are experts when it comes to relieving chronic joint pain. If you are suffering from this problem, contact us soon so we…

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Gout

At the five offices of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists deal with a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, including gout. If you are troubled by pain of unknown origin, or if you have been diagnosed, our specialists can help you recover and assist you in avoiding a recurrence. Our approach is…

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Arthritis

It is not surprising that a great number of the patients who visit Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine are suffering from some form of arthritis since it is estimated that a quarter of the U.S. population is similarly afflicted. The pain and stiffness of arthritis too often interfere with work, mobility, and general enjoyment of…

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Swimmer’s Shoulder

Swimmer’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…

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