Rotator cuff injuries can disrupt your daily life, making simple activities like lifting your arm or reaching for objects painful and frustrating. Whether caused by overuse, trauma, or wear and tear, these injuries can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. For those looking for alternatives to surgery, prolotherapy is an innovative, non-surgical treatment…
Read MoreRotator cuff injuries to the shoulder vary a great deal in severity. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we are often able to help patients with rotator cuff injuries heal by using one or more of our many nonsurgical treatment options. Our doctors are physiatrists, that is MDs with well-honed skills in pain relief and…
Read MoreWhat causes rotator cuff injuries? In the United States alone, rotator cuff tears have become so common that 2 million people visit their doctor for this issue every year. If you have ever been unfortunate enough to have sustained this painful injury, just watching the pitchers in the World Series wind up to get ready…
Read MoreTendon and ligament injuries can significantly impact your ability to move comfortably, whether you’re an athlete sidelined by an injury or struggling with daily activities due to persistent pain. Traditional treatments like rest, physical therapy, or anti-inflammatory medications might not always bring the relief you need. This is where Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy offers an…
Read MoreFall sports, such as football, soccer, cross country, and tennis, are physically demanding and involve a risk of injuries. Athletes participating in these sports often suffer from injuries to their tendons and ligaments, which can have lengthy recovery periods. Traditional methods of healing these injuries include rest, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. However, platelet-rich plasma…
Read MoreAt LI Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating sports injuries using nonsurgical methods. Because we want to reduce your pain and restore function as quickly as possible so you can get back into the game, we use a combination of both complementary and traditional treatments. One therapy we have found to…
Read MoreSummer brings the irresistible allure of outdoor activities and sports. Whether you prefer a relaxing game of golf, a competitive tennis match, or a refreshing swim, engaging in these activities is not only enjoyable but beneficial for physical health. Nonetheless, with increased activity comes an increased risk of musculoskeletal and spinal injuries. At Long Island…
Read MoreWhether you are an amateur or professional athlete, it is impossible to avoid occasional sports injuries. There are, however, sensible ways to make sports injuries less frequent and/or less severe. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where we concentrate on pain management and restoration of function using nonsurgical methods, we treat all sorts of sports…
Read MorePickleball has become a very popular sport on Long Island and, like other sports, as its popularity has increased so has the number of pickleball injuries. As a matter of fact, a recent Forbes article notes that “Pickleball could be a major culprit in injuries leading to an increase in people using healthcare services,” especially…
Read MoreSports injuries that draw the most attention are those that are sudden and dramatic, resulting in a player being assisted or carried off the field or court. Nonetheless, sports-related repetitive stress injuries are also common and often temporarily disabling. If you are suffering a repetitive sports injury or a sports injury of unknown cause, Long…
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