Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine Warmly Welcomes Dr. Chator to Our Esteemed Team!

We 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…

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Home Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Unfortunately, for a great many people, the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome interferes with daily life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we see patients for whom this problem makes household chores, work tasks, sports, and routine activities like driving or writing, difficult or even impossible, to manage. If you are troubled by the symptoms…

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Helpful Exercises and Stretches for Adults with Scoliosis

Since two to three percent of the U.S. population has scoliosis, the condition affects millions of people. While some who have the disorder are symptom-free, some are dealing with pain and limitations, and some are considerably disabled. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, we find that most of our patients with varying degrees of scoliosis…

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Can a Ruptured ACL Be Healed Without Surgery? Study Says Yes

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where we are committed to healing spinal and musculoskeletal injuries with nonsurgical treatment, we are elated to see that a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that some ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries show better patient-reported outcomes for those who received exercise rehabilitation…

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The Rise of Pickleball Injuries & How to Avoid Them

Pickleball 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…

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Common Gardening Injuries

For 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…

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Why Do I Wake Up With Musculoskeletal Pain

Even in the absence of having suffered a traumatic injury or being ill, many people wake up with disturbing symptoms, including joint pain, muscle aches, numbness, tingling, or restricted mobility. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our doctors know that such symptoms may result from a number of causes, but are usually caused by sleeping…

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How to Make Exercise a Habit

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists are firm believers in the benefits of exercise. We encourage all of our patients to keep active within the parameters of their age, previous injuries, and pre-existing conditions. We know that increasing activity is best done gradually, especially as you get older, but everyone can benefit from…

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repetitive stress injuries

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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When Spring Cleaning Results in Pain

As 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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