Sports 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…
Read MoreWe usually think of bone breaks as dramatic events resulting from accidents, but stress fractures may occur without you being aware that your bone has been impacted. Stress fractures are very slender cracks in a bone, also referred to as hairline fractures. Causes of Stress Fractures Stress Fractures may be caused by repetitive actions, such…
Read MoreThe doctors of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine have been successfully treating patients with spinal fractures from all over Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area for years. Our outstanding physiatrists — physicians who specialize in pain management and rehabilitation — are broadly recognized as among the finest in New York State and…
Read MoreIf you suffer from chronic back pain, you are by no means alone. According to the NIH, 8.2 percent of Americans suffer from severe chronic back pain. In this blog, we will investigate the multiple causes of this problem and how modern medicine can now address it with a number of nonsurgical means. At Long Island…
Read MoreSports enthusiasts, whether amateur or professional, tend to push themselves to their limits, committed to excellence in competition and in reaching their personal goals. In this environment, injuries are to be expected. For the sports medicine professionals at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, the challenge lies in ensuring speedy and efficient recovery for patients who…
Read MoreThere is good pain and bad pain, and in most cases, your body knows the difference. While it is normal to feel some tightness and soreness after exercise, especially if you’re just beginning a new regimen or exercising a new part of your body, severe or lasting pain is always a warning that something is…
Read MoreEven when you are excited about moving your home or business to a new location, moving is a stressful process, not only emotionally, but physically. Unfortunately, this is true whether or not you use a professional moving service. Like other stressors, moving can take its toll on your spinal column and the musculature of your…
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 MoreWhile running can be a wonderful exercise that results in increased physical and mental health, there are times when too much running, running without stretching first, and running while wearing improper footwear, can cause pain and dysfunction. When that happens, you need the services of the talented physiatrists at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine. If…
Read MoreDancing is a sport as well as a form of artistic expression, and, like both of these activities, requires a combination of innate talent and intense practice. Like other athletes, dancers demonstrate amazing flexibility and grace but are also prone to injuries. Whatever your dance form — ballet, modern dance, step dancing, tap dancing, folk…
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