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: 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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Baseball Injuries
Baseball is a sure sign of spring, invigorating athletes, amateur players, fans, and little leaguers alike. The all-American game brings excitement and joy to a wide range of people, but, unfortunately, it also results in a fair number of injuries. If you have already suffered a baseball injury early in the season, you are not…
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Do External Factors Make My Chronic Joint Pain Worsen?
You may have noticed that your joint pain waxes and wanes, whether its source is an accidental injury, a congenital abnormality, or a disease condition, even if internal factors like your mood, your weight, and your lifestyle remain constant. This fluctuation in your pain level is explicable. Pain is subject to variations due to several…
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