At Long Island Rehabilitation Medicine, our accomplished physiatrists make excellent use of ultrasound-guided injections in treating various kinds of musculoskeletal conditions. In our quest to provide our patients with pain relief and improved physical function, we have found ultrasound guidance extremely effective. Ultrasound images help us to pinpoint locations where injecting medications will reduce inflammation…
Read MoreSesamoid pain is a discomfort that affects the small, delicate sesamoid bones embedded in the tendons of the balls of the feet. While this condition can be debilitating, the good news is that effective treatments are available. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists specialize in nonsurgical pain relief and the restoration of function…
Read MoreAmong 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…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Chator to the Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine family! Dr. Chator’s impressive background and dedication to providing optimal care make him an expert in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Chator’s academic journey began at Johns Hopkins University where he graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of…
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 MoreAlthough 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…
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…
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